May 18, 2026 | Kate Cabral, PharmD, BCCP, FACC, FCCP
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Adding positive, healthy behaviors into your daily routine, alongside the medical recommendations and medications prescribed by your health care team, can help prevent and manage chronic conditions.

To help take your medications as prescribed, try these healthy routines:

Tie to an Existing Daily Routine

Put your pills or a note near your sneakers to ensure you take your meds before your morning walk.

Use a Pill Organizer

Fill it weekly so you know when to request refills.

Set Reminders

Use your phone, watch, or special apps.

Simplify Your Regimen

Talk to your provider about once daily or combination formulations.

Know Why You’re Taking Them

Regular reviews with your provider can help eliminate unnecessary prescriptions.

Speak Up!

If you have barriers to taking them, like side effects, the cost, or timing issues, let your provider know.

Learn more about Lifestyle Medicine and adding more life to your years.

Kate Cabral, PharmD, BCCP, FACC, FCCP

Kate is the Clinical Pharmacy & Director of Metabolic Services at Capital Cardiology Associates and an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

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