Health and Wellness

Which Supplements Should You Take to Stay Fit?

The fitness supplement market is MASSIVE. How is one to know what they should and shouldn't take? There's so much crap out there, most of which is a total rip-off, that it's easy to get completely lost. Luckily for you, the true list of supplements worth purchasing is very small.

Health and Wellness

Mindful Running: Your Hidden Meditation

Whether you love or hate running, this post explains the therapeutic benefit of any type of exercise. Find how cardio can be your new active meditation!

Health and Wellness

How to Build Muscle: Hypertrophy Explained

Hypertrophy is what allows your muscles to grow in response to exercise. This growth comes from increasing the SIZE of muscle cells, not the number of muscle cells. That's all well and good, but what can you do as an individual to actually build muscle?

Health and Wellness

The Most Effective Bodyweight Exercises

We'll break this list up anatomically by push, pull, legs, core, and cardio. Each section will have options for beginners and those with more experience. At the end of the article, there are some simple full-body workouts for you to try!

Health and Wellness

Happy New Year's Eve! Daily Fitness Posts Inbound

We hope you have a great night and are able to enjoy the last day of the year. We'll see you bright and early tomorrow morning and hope that you're ready to kick off next year with a bang!

Health and Wellness

Live Longer and Accept Death: An Approach to Life

There is only one god, and his name is Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death: "Not today." - Syrio Forel, First Sword of Braavos

Day in the Life

Oncology Pharmacist: A Day in the Life

With so many career options available to pharmacists after graduation, the "Day in the Life" series is meant to provide you with insights into what it's like to be a pharmacist in various areas so that you can pursue what's right for you!

Health and Wellness

New Legislation and Lower Costs: What Is the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 & How Can It Affect the Patients We Serve?

This post is simply meant to inform readers on the changes to Medicare patients starting in 2023. Potential effects of the IRA on the pharmaceutical industry will be explored in later posts.

Clinical Pharmacy

The BCPS Exam - Inside Advice

You graduated pharmacy school, passed your NAPLEX and MPJE, and think "I never have to take another exam ever again!" Technically speaking, you are correct. You do not have to take another exam. That does not mean there are not any exams to be taken, however.

Health and Wellness

What's Best for You? Work from Home vs In-Person vs Hybrid

Deciding whether you want to be in the office every day, work from home, or take a hybrid approach can be a tough decision. There are pros and cons to each way of working. Today we're going to pull back the curtain and talk about what many employees keep to themselves!

Clinical Pharmacy

Prodrugs: The Masters of Disguise

Call it a costume or hidden identity, some drugs have more to offer outside of their original form. A prodrug is an active drug chemically linked to a pro-moiety. We discuss the what, how, and why of prodrugs in this week's article.

Health and Wellness

How Protein and Muscle Can Save Your Life

You consume 3 macronutrients throughout your day: fat, carbohydrates, and protein. All 3 play essential roles in the body, but protein is perhaps the most important for maintaining a long health span.

Clinical Pharmacy

Lessons Learned from the ACCOMPLISH and ALLHAT Trials

Today we will discuss the ACCOMPLISH Trial from 2008 and ALLHAT Trial from 2002. Yes, a trial from over 20 years ago. Why are we bringing these back to the limelight? I wanted to review these trials specifically to show you that not all first-line guideline-recommended therapies are the same.

Health and Wellness

To Sleep or Not to Sleep

Let's talk about the effects of sleep deprivation, why sleep is important, and some tips on how to get a better night's rest!

Clinical Pharmacy

What's the Sniff with C. diff?

Clostridioides difficile, or more commonly referred to as "C. diff," is a toxin-producing, spore-forming gram-positive anaerobic bacilli. C. diff infections are a growing concern for health care systems in 2022.

Health and Wellness

Why Spending Time Outdoors is Vital to Your Health

There are immense benefits associated with exposure to the outdoors. You need only speak to an avid surfer, hiker, or climber to understand the positive effects. Let's dive into the data and conventional wisdom around why being outdoors is so beneficial.

Health and Wellness

Building Trust: Character vs Competency

Let me start by asking you two questions: Have you ever wondered what it takes to influence someone or a group of people? How is it that the best leaders can have a positive impact on a group of people and influence them to achieve a certain task or goal? Answer: effective leadership requires trust.

Science

How Does Caffeine Work?

Have you ever wondered how that cup of coffee can reliably wake you up every morning? Let's discuss exactly what caffeine is doing in your brain.

Clinical Pharmacy

Always Check the Thyroid

An often overlooked organ, the thyroid can effect numerous metabolic processes and development pathways in the human body if not functioning properly. In this week's article, we are going to discuss the importance of checking the thyroid, and what to do when there is dysfunction present.

Students

Takeaways from the MPJE

When you started on your path toward becoming a licensed pharmacist, you likely already knew about the two exams you must pass to become officially licensed. One is the NAPLEX, and the other is the MPJE.

Clinical Pharmacy

DELIVER Trial

The New England Journal of Medicine published the DELIVER trial at the end of August 2022. This post is going to be a journal club breaking down the DELIVER trial and what change it may bring to our clinical practice.

Day in the Life

Academic Infectious Diseases Pharmacist: A Day in the Life

With so many career options available to pharmacists after graduation, the "Day in the Life" series is meant to provide you with insights into what it's like to be a pharmacist in various areas so that you can pursue what's right for you!

Students

Student Loan Relief Announcement

On Wednesday, August 24th 2022, college graduates across the US woke up to breaking news regarding student loan relief. The Biden administration and the US Department of Education officially announced that they will provide college debt cancellation.

Clinical Pharmacy

Spilling the Beans on Acute Kidney Injury

What does acute kidney injury mean when it comes to clinical practice? What does it mean for pharmacy medication management? This article will breakdown every definition and lab value to prepare you for managing AKI!

Health and Wellness

More Money, Fewer Problems? How Money Affects Happiness

According to The Notorious B.I.G., Mo Money comes with Mo Problems. Let's talk about how money affects happiness, whether or not there are diminishing returns, and why people have very different opinions about whether or not money can solve all of their problems.