Brent’s Pharmacy & Diabetes Care

08/22/2026

Have you ever looked outside and wondered, “Is it actually safe to breathe this air today?” With wildfires becoming more common, smoky air can affect your lungs and overall health even when the fire isn’t close by. Would you know what to do if wildfire smoke moved into your area? Read the article for simple ways to protect yourself and your loved ones when air quality takes a turn.

Wildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing with them major health threats.As bad air days become more and more common, it’s a good idea to learn new ways to keep your lungs and body systems healthy.Here's some advice to protect yourself and your loved ones ...

08/21/2026

Have you noticed your waistband feeling a little tighter lately or needing to loosen your belt a notch? A new study suggests that waist size may be a simple way to spot health risks linked to obesity, sometimes offering important clues beyond the number on the scale. Could your waistline be telling you more about your health than you realize? Read the article to find out what researchers discovered.

Are you worried that extra pounds might be harming your health?Check the notches on your belt, a new study suggests.Waist size might be one of the simplest and most effective measures to detect health risks associated with obesity, researchers reported recently in

08/21/2026

Healthy eyes are part of a healthy school year — and Brent’s is here to help.

When your child comes home with itchy, irritated, dry or red eyes, it isn’t always easy to know what they need. Our team at Brent’s Pharmacy & Diabetes Care can help you choose appropriate over-the-counter eye care products, answer medication questions, and let you know when it’s time to see an eye doctor.

August is Children’s Eye Health & Safety Month, making it a great time for parents to watch for signs of possible vision problems, too. Squinting, frequent headaches, rubbing their eyes, sitting unusually close to books or screens, or avoiding reading may mean it’s time for an eye exam.

At Brent’s, we’re here for more than prescriptions. We’re your hometown pharmacy — a place where you can stop in, ask a question, and get personal help from people who care about your family.

08/20/2026

Have you ever wondered if all that screen time is really as bad for your child’s brain as we’ve been told? A new study suggests that screen time may not always have negative effects and could even have some surprising benefits for children as they grow into adolescence. Discover what researchers found after following kids for eight years and why the conversation around screen time may be more complicated than we think!

More screen time isn’t always bad for kids' brains.It may even have some surprising benefits, according to a new study from Finland published in the journal Pediatric Exercise Science.

08/19/2026

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “People my age shouldn’t be acting like that”? A new study suggests that the way we judge how older adults should behave may actually affect how we experience our own aging including our memory. Could your expectations about aging be shaping more than you realize?

They say you’re as old as you feel, but you also might be as old as you expect other seniors to behave, a new study says.Older folks who have strong beliefs about “acting one’s age” tend to report more memory problems, researchers reported Aug. 10 in the

08/18/2026

Do You Qualify for Diabetic Shoes?

Living with diabetes means taking a little extra care of your feet — and the right shoes can be an important part of that care.

If you have Medicare and diabetes, you may qualify for therapeutic shoes and inserts. If you’re not sure where to start, come talk to us.

At Brent’s Pharmacy & Diabetes Care, we’ll help you understand the process, work with you on the paperwork, and take the time to make sure your shoes are fitted properly.

No big-box experience. No figuring it out on your own. Just local, personal care from a team right here in St. George.

Not sure if you qualify? Start with us.

Stop by or give Brent’s a call and ask about Diabetic Shoe Fittings.

08/18/2026

Have you ever noticed how much better you feel after spending time with friends or loved ones? New research suggests that staying socially active may do more than lift your mood, it could also help support healthy brain aging in older adults. Discover why activities like bingo, church gatherings, and movie outings may be more important for brain health than you think!

Imagine heading to a doctor’s office for memory problems and getting a prescription to hang out with friends.Prescriptions calling for “doses” of social engagement could help seniors’ brains age more gracefully, a new study says.Activities like bingo, church ...

08/17/2026

Happy National I Love My Feet Day!

Your feet carry you through a lot — workdays, errands, family time, and all the little moments in between. Today is a good reminder to take care of them, too.

For our neighbors living with diabetes, good foot care is especially important. Regular foot checks and properly fitted footwear can help protect your feet and keep you comfortably moving.

At Brent’s Pharmacy & Diabetes Care, taking care of our community means taking care of the whole person. We offer personalized Diabetic Shoe Fittings right here in St. George, with a local team that takes the time to help you find the right fit.

Because around here, you’re not just a prescription — you’re our neighbor.

Stop in or give us a call to learn more about Diabetic Shoe Fittings.

08/17/2026

Do you have a sweet tooth and find yourself reaching for the candy, chocolate, or dessert before you even think twice? New research suggests that a love of sweets may be linked to the way we make decisions, particularly when it comes to risk and rewards. Discover what researchers found about sweet cravings, impulsive choices, and what your dessert habits might reveal about you!

A taste for sweets — ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries — might provide a window into the way you make decisions, researchers say.People with a sweet tooth are more apt to make impulsive choices — but not necessarily because they are impatient, researchers reported re...

08/16/2026

Have you ever wondered how the FDA knows whether the chemicals added to the foods you eat are safe? The FDA is proposing new rules that would require food companies to notify the agency before adding new chemicals to the food supply. Discover what this proposed change could mean for the foods you buy and eat every day.

For decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide what food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products based on general government guidelines. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants more information first. A proposal announced Monday would r...