Super easy ways to save on your allergy medicine
Pollen. Pet dander. Mold. If you have allergies, you likely already know that these and other airborne triggers may leave you sneezing, coughing, stuff…
What’s left in my deductible? (And other common insurance questions)
Let’s just call it the “D” word. Deductibles can sometimes feel like an unspeakable burden. For one thing, they’re confusing and can also make or break…
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…
Coping with constipation? Help is here!
Constipation. It’s uncomfortable and inconvenient, and it can get in the way of everyday life. It’s also quite common. About a third of adults over age…
What to do when ringworm is in the house
Let’s get something straight from the very beginning: Ringworm (tinea corporis) is not, in fact, caused by worms. Instead, it’s a fungal infection of t…
5 surprising health benefits of folic acid
Folic acid is well-known for its role in preventing certain birth defects. But is that all it can do? Not by a long shot: This vitamin plays a signific…
6 common myths about cold sores
Call it what you will: cold sore, fever blister, pimple from hell. When you get one, you’re in very good company. “At any given time, between 20% and 4…
Have a safer, healthier allergy season when you’re 65 and beyond
Ever hear the myth that older folks are less prone to allergies? Don’t believe it. Mold, pollen and pet dander are equal-opportunity villains, and alle…
Is your asthma medicine working hard enough?
If you’re one of the nearly 20 million adults in the U.S. with asthma, you know that keeping symptoms from interfering with daily life is not an easy t…
Why you’re never too old for new allergies
You’ve sailed through life unbothered by those pesky allergies that leave other people complaining about their runny noses and itchy eyes. Now you’re o…
Allegra or Zyrtec? Xyzal or Claritin? Choose the right OTC allergy med
Your nose is running. Your eyes are itching. Allergy season has arrived, and you need relief. But at the drugstore, the shelves are stuffed with choice…