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Could one simple physical measure -- grip strength -- provide meaningful insight into long-term health? See what our Dr. Proulx has to say about it in the latest Health Perch article.

https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/grip-strength-and-mortality-the-10-second-longevity-test

Grip Strength and Mortality: The 10‑Second Longevity Test - Health Perch Grip strength predicts mortality, disease, and biological aging, but improving overall fitness and lifestyle—not just grip—extends longevity.

Our Dr. Andrew Proulx explains what ChatGPT gets right and wrong when it comes to health and medical advice in our latest article.

https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/chatgpt-for-health-advice-what-it-gets-right-and-dangerously-wrong

ChatGPT for Health Advice — What It Gets Right and Dangerously Wrong - Health Perch ChatGPT explains medical terms well but misdiagnoses two-thirds of symptoms and undertriages half of emergencies—never rely on it alone.

Get the lowdown on the best laser skin treatments to fight wrinkles from our Dr. Andrew Proulx!

https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/best-laser-treatments-to-fight-wrinkles

Best Laser Treatments to Fight Wrinkles - Health Perch Discover how ablative, non-ablative, and fractional laser treatments effectively reduce wrinkles and restore youthful, firm and radiant skin.

Critical for your health! Our Dr. Proulx explains why you should have an annual physical exam by your doctor:

https://www.northwestpharmacy.com/healthperch/annual-physicals-why-it-is-a-good-idea-to-see-your-doctor-every-year

Annual Physicals: Why It’s a Good Idea to See Your Doctor Every Year - Health Perch Learn why annual doctor visits matter for preventive care, cancer screening, chronic disease management, and catching health problems before symptoms appear.