Many Americans are struggling to afford their daily medicines. In 2021, about 8% of U.S. adults skipped doses or delayed refills because of high costs. Another study by the RAND Corporation found that people in the U.S. pay nearly 2.8 times more for prescription drugs compared to those in other countries. These numbers show just […]
Having a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being and with February being heart health month, there’s no time like the present to tune up your ticker.
Here are ten heart health tips to help reduce your risk factors for developing heart disease.
Patients on the popular medication Eliquis have had questions. This article will show a pathway to buying the generic alternative to Eliquis. A way to lower a family’s healthcare expense, for those that are self paying for Eliquis (apixaban) or for those who have insurance but their copay (non-covered portion) is too high. The high […]
The high cost of the drug Aubagio (teriflunomide) can make it inaccessible to those who have multiple sclerosis. Aubagio is a specialty medication commonly prescribed for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS). What is MS? MS is a chronic, debilitating autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and the spinal cord. The […]
Your thyroid is an essential hormone-secreting gland that works to regulate your metabolic rate, temperature, development, and the function of your heart, muscles, and digestive system. The thyroid works with other glands in your body, such as the pituitary gland, to release certain amounts of thyroid hormones, T-3 and T-4 into the bloodstream. Sometimes, the […]
COPD is a leading cause of death across the world. Unlike other conditions such as heart disease, the incidences of COPD are still increasing. In the US, it accounts for 726,000 hospitalizations and 1.5 million Emergency Room visits every year. It’s not surprising, therefore, that there is an increasing demand for COPD education among people who […]
Most of us are guilty of putting our health on the back burner. If we feel like eating junk food and sugar, we do it. If we feel like being lazy and sitting in bed all day, we do it. It’s not until a health issue arises that we try to break bad habits. You […]
The hair on our head means more to us than we imagine. The minute we notice hair falling out more than usual, we panic and seek ways to correct it. Sometimes it may be temporary, but there are many cases it may progress and never regrow if you don’t correct it. Hair loss can occur […]
Health is an important topic right now. People are concerned about COVID-19 and the upcoming cold and flu season, but there’s another silent epidemic that’s harming countless people in North America: high cholesterol. Did you know that over 95 million Americans and 40% of Canadians have high cholesterol? Some people may wonder if they’re at risk […]
Erectile dysfunction affects around a third of men. The market for drugs to treat ED such as Viagra is huge, but are they missing the point? It’s easy to understand why you might panic and reach for the quick-fix at the first signs of ED. However, it’s important to take a holistic approach to ED and your […]
