Quinapril for High Blood Pressure
What is Quinapril? Quinapril (accupril) is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the hea…
How to save on prescription drug prices
Saving money on prescription drug prices Many things have changed during the pandemic, but one thing has unhelpfully remained the same. Prescription d…
Prescription discount cards and insurance deductibles
Saving money with prescription discount cards Prescription drugs are expensive, and people continue to look for ways to save. Prescription discount ca…
Are saturated fats good? Pros and cons
Are Saturated Fats Good for You? While there are “good fats” that promote good health, there are also 2 types of fat that are potentially harmful: tra…
Causes and risks of high blood pressure
What is blood pressure? To understand blood pressure, it's helpful to remember a bit about the circulatory system. With every beat, the heart transpor…
Stopping a seizure: first aid guide and when to get help
How to Respond to a Seizure A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled burst of activity between neurons (brain cells), which causes an electrical disturbanc…
Heartburn and ear pain: causes and treatment
Can Heartburn Cause Ear Pain? Ear pain is most often caused by infections. However, heartburn can also occasionally lead to pain and discomfort in you…
Defining mental health
What is mental health? Mental health is a key aspect of physical health, though not usually treated as such. The stigma surrounding mental health can …
Are Prozac and Adderall safe to take together?
Before taking multiple medications, it’s important to understand any potential drug interactions. Adderall is a prescription stimulant that contain…
Which type of Nitroglycerin is best for angina?
What is nitroglycerin? For people with coronary artery disease whose arteries are clogged and narrowed by plaque, physical exertion can cause intense …
Cold and flu update: the good and the bad
What are your symptoms? With focus centered on the coronavirus pandemic this year, we haven’t heard much about how we’re in the middle of cold and flu…