Walnut Hill Pharmacy Inc.

Walnut Hill Pharmacy Inc. Petersburg's Hometown Pharmacy for Over 50 Years! Walnut Hill Pharmacy is more than just a pharmacy...it's a part of a community of great neighbors and people!

For years, the residents of the Tri-Cities and neighboring towns have trusted Walnut Hill Pharmacy with the care of their loved ones. The friendly and personable staff take time to answer questions, contact the physician, and make recommendations on items their customers rely on. The owners of Walnut Hill Pharmacy continue the tradition of a hometown pharmacy with a customer-focus by adding new pr

oducts and services to best serve the needs of our neighbors. Come see how we are growing with our community by stopping in today!

04/22/2026

Practice Gratitude

Recognizing and appreciating the good in your life may boost your mental and physical health. When it becomes a daily habit, practicing gratitude has been linked to lower blood pressure, better sleep and a stronger immune system. It also has been shown to reduce stress and to lessen depression and anxiety by fostering positive thoughts and emotions. Practicing gratitude creates a sense of contentment and joy and increases overall life satisfaction. One way to start cultivating a more grateful attitude is to keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things that you are thankful for each day, no matter how small.

04/14/2026

Preserve Your Memory

Certain lifestyle choices may help protect your memory as you age. Eat a healthier diet such as the MIND diet, which is similar to the DASH diet, but richer in olive oil, nuts, blueberries, leafy greens and fish. Try to do 150 minutes per week of exercise. Aim for a systolic blood pressure (top number) below 120. Don't smoke. Manage blood sugar levels and LDL cholesterol levels to keep them in a healthy range. Maintain a healthy weight. Try to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Engage in cognitive challenges such as crosswords, Sudoku, or learning a new language or musical instrument. Get out of your comfort zone; meet new people, join a book club, or volunteer.

04/07/2026

Keto Diet & Bipolar Disorder

A recent pilot study suggests a ketogenic (very low-carb, high-fat) diet may help improve symptoms of bipolar disorder (BD), a mental health condition marked by severe changes in mood, ranging from extreme highs (mania) to intense lows (depression). The study looked at 21 adults with bipolar disorder who were taking anti-psychotic medications. After 4 months on a ketogenic diet, 56% of those patients reported significant mood stabilization or symptom remission. The diet may help increase the ratio of inhibitory to excitatory neurotransmitters. Experts say the diet should only be implemented for BD with medical supervision and guidance.

03/31/2026

Tai Chi May Help Knee Pain

Tai chi incorporates slow, graceful, flowing movements paired with deep breathing. A recent study found that it may help improve function and reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. Researchers randomly assigned 170 people with knee osteoarthritis to one of two groups. The first group participated in a video-based tai chi program lasting 45 minutes three times a week, along with an app to remind them to do tai chi, and had access to a website about exercise and arthritis. The second group only had access to the website. After 3 months, the tai chi group recorded greater improvement in function and more pain reduction than the website-only group.

03/26/2026

Some Benefits Of Pomegranates

According to new research, drinking pomegranate juice may help keep your brain healthy. It contains a compound called urolithin A, which may help protect against dementia and Alzheimer's disease by clearing out damaged cells and allowing new cells to form. Pomegranate juice may also help lower blood pressure. A recent review found that drinking 10 oz. of pomegranate juice a day lowered systolic blood pressure by about 6 points. Researchers also found that pomegranate juice may help lower blood sugar levels and help the body use insulin more effectively.

03/12/2026

Flavanols & Heart Health

Prolonged sitting can temporarily impair the flexibility of blood vessels, increasing blood pressure. A new study suggests that consuming foods rich in flavanols may prevent blood vessel problems associated with too much sitting. Researchers recruited 40 healthy young men, 20 very fit and 20 who were less fit. They gave all the men either a flavanol-rich cup of cocoa or a low-flavanol cup of cocoa and then had them sit still for 2 hours. All those who drank low-flavanol cocoa had a drop in the flexibility of their leg and arm arteries, whether they were fit or not. All those who drank the high-flavanol cocoa did NOT have a drop in their vessel flexibility, regardless of how fit they were.

03/04/2026

Excess Sugar & Heart Health

Sugar may be worse for heart health than high cholesterol, according to a recent study. Participants who consumed 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were two times as likely to die from a heart-related condition than people who ate less than 10%. Researchers found that the risk was consistent regardless of s*x, age, weight, physical activity or cholesterol levels. The added sugar came primarily from sugar-sweetened drinks, including sodas and fruit juices. Other sources were desserts, candy and sweetened cereals. Experts say to limit sugar to 6 tsp. a day for women and 9 tsp. for men. One can of sweetened soda has 10 tsp.

02/27/2026

Health Benefits Of Pistachios

Pistachios are rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants. Eating them may help lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Some research says eating pistachios regularly may also help lower blood pressure. They have a low glycemic index and may help with blood sugar control. Their fiber, protein and healthy fats can help you feel fuller, so they may help with weight management, if eaten in moderation. The fiber they contain also acts as a prebiotic, feeding good bacteria in the gut and promoting gut health. They contain lutein and zeaxanthin, which can protect against age-related eye disease. Avoid pistachios if you have a tree nut allergy.

02/14/2026

Coffee & AFib Recurrence

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an irregular heartbeat in which the chambers of the heart don't work together as they should, which may cause the heart to beat faster. A recent study found that drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee a day reduces a person's risk of recurrent AFib episodes. In this study, 200 adults with persistent AFib, who were also coffee drinkers, were randomly selected either to drink 1 cup of caffeinated coffee a day or to abstain from caffeine for 6 months. At the end of the study, researchers found that the coffee group reduced their risk of AFib recurrence by 39%.

02/04/2026

Life’s Essential 8

The American Heart Association recommends a framework of eight factors toward improving your cardiovascular health. They call these “Life's Essential 8.” They are: eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, avoid smoking, get adequate sleep, maintain a healthy weight, manage blood pressure, control cholesterol, and maintain healthy blood sugar levels. These changes are inexpensive and are possible for most people.

01/30/2026

Walking & Alzheimer's Risk

Walking even just 3,000 steps a day may lower the risk of Alzheimer's in older adults, according to new research. This benefit was also seen in older adults who already had high levels of amyloid-beta, a protein that may play a large role in the disease’s development. Researchers found that among older participants with higher levels of amyloid-beta, those who walked fewer than 3,000 steps a day showed quicker cognitive decline than those who walked 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day. Overall, the study discovered that participants who walked 3,000 to 5,000 steps per day slowed cognitive decline by an average of 3 years. Those who did 5,000 to 7,500 steps a day delayed cognitive decline by about 7 years.

01/15/2026

Vitamin D3 May Slow Aging

Telomeres are the protective caps at the ends of our chromosomes. Telomeres get shorter with age, and their shortening is associated with age-related diseases. A recent study randomized participants, with half receiving 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 a day and the other half receiving a placebo. Results of the study found that telomere shortening in leukocytes (a type of white blood cell) was significantly less in the vitamin D3 group than in the placebo group. Researchers estimated that this effect might be equal to about a 3-year reduction in biological aging. More study is needed to see whether the benefit applies across all ethnicities.

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1950 S Sycamore Street
Petersburg, VA
23805

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18047337711

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