Bubba's Medicine Shop

Bubba's Medicine Shop Bubba's Medicine Shop is just what the doctor ordered! We have real hometown service and help you get the most out of your health care dollar.

Bubba's Medicine Shop is local independent pharmacy that has been serving the Opelika, Auburn, and Lee County area since 1976. Bubba's offers free delivery, prescription compounding, immunization services, specialty medication packaging, durable medical equipment, and real customer service. Come let the medication experts at Bubba's Medicine Shop take care of you. We are just what the doctor ordered.

12/30/2025

Managing SAD

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that usually occurs during fall and winter, when shorter days means less sunlight. One treatment for SAD, light therapy, involves daily exposure to a special sunlight-mimicking lightbox, which triggers a brain response that may boost mood. Another treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy that helps identify and change negative behaviors and thought patterns. Medication is sometimes prescribed for more severe cases. Staying active, social interaction with family and friends, a healthy diet, getting outdoors, and enjoying favorite activities can make a big difference.

All Christmas gift items are now 40% off! Come get your last minute gifts!
12/22/2025

All Christmas gift items are now 40% off! Come get your last minute gifts!

12/18/2025

Music & Dementia Risk

Regularly listening to music after age 70 appears to be linked to significant reduction in dementia risk, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data on about 10,000 older adults and discovered people from this age range who consistently listened to music had a 39% reduced risk of developing dementia. The study looked at how both listening to and/or playing music was related to cognitive health. These people also had a 17% lower incidence of cognitive impairment, overall higher scores on cognitive tests and better episodic memory. Experts suggest music that's personally meaningful or favorite songs from your past.

12/13/2025

Tips To Dodge Diabetes

One of the best ways to prevent diabetes is to manage your weight; lose extra pounds. Eat healthier; cut carbohydrates to lower blood sugar, especially white flour, sweets, added sugars, juices and sweetened beverages. Replace unhealthy carbs with unsaturated fats, such as olive or avocado oil, nuts and fish. Eat non-starchy vegetables. Exercise regularly; aim for 30 to 60 minutes a day of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking. Exercise helps manage blood sugar levels. Know your blood pressure, A1c and cholesterol numbers. Manage stress; stress can increase blood sugar levels. Limit alcohol intake, and if you smoke, quit.

12/04/2025

Wake-Up Call For Parents

Limiting screen time for kids may protect their long-term heart and metabolic health. New research links excessive screen time to greater risk of cardiometabolic issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and insulin resistance in kids and teens. Experts tracked the health, sleep and tech data on adolescents who were followed from birth and analyzed their body composition at age 10 or 18. They were given risk scores based on waist circumference, systolic BP, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose. The study found that each extra hour spent on their phone or tablet or in front of the TV was linked with a significant increase in cardiometabolic risk.

11/28/2025

Lifestyle Impacts Brain Health

According to a new study, lifestyle changes can slow cognitive decline; however, a structured program can amplify the benefits. The 2,111 participants ages 60 to 79 were cognitively healthy, but completely sedentary and at higher risk for dementia because of health issues. Half the group had a very structured intervention including supervised exercise, dietary counseling following the MIND diet, cognitive and social engagement activities and regular health monitoring. The self-guided group had similar recommendations but with less structure. Both groups improved cognitively, but the structured one more so.

11/24/2025

All gifts and clothing items are 40% off this week!! Come shop with us!

11/22/2025

Safe Handling Of Turkey

Experts say not to wash the bird before cooking, because the cooking process kills any surface bacteria. Not washing it also prevents bacteria from being splashed around your kitchen. Thaw a frozen turkey in the refrigerator in a shallow baking pan to prevent juices from dripping onto other foods. Allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 5 lbs. of turkey. During preparation, wash your hands and kitchen surfaces often to avoid spreading bacteria. Cook the turkey until it reaches a temperature of 165 to 170 degrees in the breast and 180 degrees in the thickest part of the thigh. Cook stuffing separately.

11/17/2025

We have been informed by Opelika High School that all OHS/AHS playoff tickets are sold out. We won’t have any to sell this week. Sorry football fans!

11/13/2025

Exercise & Mood Disorders

A new review of data from 375 clinical trials involving about 38,000 kids ages 5 to 18 concluded that regular exercise can reduce mood disorders in children and teens. According to the analysis, it may even prove to be an alternative to medications. Depression symptoms showed the most improvement with moderate-intensity exercise that was a mix of aerobic and strength training routines. Anxiety improved through low-intensity resistance training such as lifting light weights. The workouts didn't need to be every day to see benefits; 1 to 3 times a week was enough.

11/04/2025

Benefits Of Black Tea

Most of the benefits of black tea come from theaflavins. These are antioxidants that protect against many chronic diseases. Drinking black tea promotes heart health. It may help lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk. Consuming black tea may also reduce the risk of stroke. The caffeine and L-theanine in it may improve focus. Drinking unsweetened black tea may lower blood glucose levels and improve blood sugar management. Drinking at least two cups of black tea a day reduces the risk of death from any cause by 13%. One study found that it reduces the risk of squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer.

10/27/2025

Movement Is Medicine

Walking more and at a quicker pace may reduce the risk of cardiac events, according to new research. Researchers studied 36,000 people with hypertension and found that beginning at 2,300 steps a day, each additional 1,000 steps was associated with a 17% reduced risk of major heart and blood vessel problems. There was also a 9% lower risk of heart attack, a 22% lower risk of heart failures and a 24% reduced risk of stroke. Also, walking briskly (about 100 steps per minute) was linked to a 30% drop in serious cardiovascular events. If you've been sedentary, ease into it and work up to your goal number of steps and pace.

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512 2nd Avenue
Opelika, AL
36801

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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