Sear's Pharmacy

02/06/2026

Today is , an annual event during American Heart Month that brings millions together to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. ❤️ Join the movement by wearing red and taking time to learn about the risk factors and ways to prevent heart disease.

02/05/2026

February is Black History Month!

Did you know James McCune Smith is credited with being the first African American to own and operate his own pharmacy? Born into slavery, Mr. Smith also earned his doctorate in medicine (and two other degrees!) at Glasgow University in Scotland. Mr. Smith died 19 days before the 13th amendment, abolishing slavery, was ratified.

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

February is American Heart Month! Here are three simple ways to manage your heart health this year. Looking for more guidance? Speak with our pharmacist to learn how we can support you and your goals.

01/30/2026

Feeling like stress is standing between you and your health goals? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Here are a few simple ways to lower stress levels and get back on track toward your wellness journey.

01/29/2026

With these arctic temperatures, your family may be spending very little time outside, and that impacts your body's production of Vitamin D.
Researchers recently found that patients with severe vitamin D deficiency had a 33% higher risk of being hospitalized for a respiratory tract infection. Additionally, scientists discovered that for every 10 nmol/L a participant’s vitamin D level increased, their respiratory tract infection hospitalization rate lowered by 4%.
Ask your Sear's Pharmacist about Vitamin D supplements, and enjoy salmon, sardines, tuna fish and beef liver!

01/27/2026

Antibiotics are amazing!
A recent study found that “for patients who received antibiotics for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, rates of recurrence and subsequent appendectomy at 10 years indicated that the strategy is a safe and feasible alternative to surgery.”
Just 44.3% of these patients needed an later appendectomy, with the majority of patients not requiring surgery.

01/26/2026

If weight loss is one of your goals this year, you should know that consuming enough protein is essential to help maintain your muscle mass. Bonus: Protein can also help make you feel fuller for longer!

01/23/2026

Do any of these signs and symptoms sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing stress. While stress is an unavoidable part of life, too much stress can impact your health. Take time for yourself and participate in activities like sleeping, exercising regularly, and connecting with others to help reduce your stress levels.

01/22/2026

Having a horrible time dealing with hot flashes, sleep disruption and other symptoms of menopause, but hesitating to start hormone replacement therapy?
A new study finds no link between HRT and the development of dementia:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to treat menopause symptoms does not increase dementia risk, according to a new study.

01/20/2026

For all you hippophiles out there - and you know who (and what) you are - today is the start of Hoof Care Week.