Pharmacist Proactive Health by Dave Krishna (NAPSA)—Taking a proactive approach to health can be a prescription for a longer, more fulfilling life—but that approach involves more than diet and exercise. Try these twotips: OTe A ( ‘ = Cr) Healthy Idea—At-home tests can help people monitor their health. Know Your Numbers People can use at-hometests to monitor important numbers such as cholesterol levels, blood pres- sure and, for diabetics, glucose levels. You can get the tests at drugstores. Just remember: They can’t substitute for doctor visits, but the tests can help you stay on top of health issues. Be Prepared Having emergency equipment on hand could help save a life. For instance, the Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is available at www.drugstore.com. In the event of a heart attack, the easy-to-use device can help keep a person’s heart beating until paramedics arrive. e Dave Krishna, R.Ph., is a clinical pharmacist for the drugstore.com™online pharmacy. For other Ask Your Pharmacist articles, visit www.drugstore.com / ayp.
