EpiPens are still really expensive. Here’s how to save on yours
Summer fun is coming, which means you might be looking forward to BBQs and campfires. But outdoor events such as these set the scene for serious anaphy…
Everything you ever wanted to know about therapy (including how to afford it)
Life can get heavy. Work and family stress can make anyone feel down. And coping can be even tougher if you’re dealing with anxiety, depression or some…
How to use Optum Perks at Walmart
Walmart is known for delivering low prices on everything from groceries to gardening tools.If you’re hunting for low prices on your prescription medica…
What to do when back spasms attack
A back spasm is a sudden tightness in your back muscles. The pain can come on quickly when you’re lifting something heavy. It can even happen after a p…
What does nighttime urination say about your prostate?
When was the last time you slept through the night without getting up to urinate? If you’re a man over the age of 50, it may have been a while. As you …
How to prevent medication overuse headaches
Do you have headaches that keep coming back? Have painkillers stopped doing the trick? Your suffering could be due to a condition called medication ove…
Allergies can cause hives, but you can calm the itch
If you’ve ever had hives, you know firsthand how horrible they can feel. They’re prickly and itchy. They can be red or white, and they appear as raised…
Do you have an ulcer or GERD? Here’s how to tell the difference
That nasty burning sensation in your stomach could be many things, but 2 common causes are peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Th…
How to take pride in your health when you’re LGBTQ
Health care has blind spots. Some of them leave LGBTQ people vulnerable. “Research shows that LGBTQ people have less access to health care and a higher…
10 tips that take the stress out of traveling with medications
Packing your bags? No matter the destination, from a week at the beach to a hike through the backcountry, we’re all eager to get out on the road again.…
Feeling drained? It could be an iron deficiency
Feeling tired or run-down could have any number of causes. But a common one is iron-deficiency anemia. It affects 25% of the world’s population, especi…