General Health/Wellness (non-insurance)

How to Transfer Your Prescriptions to a New Pharmacy (Without the Headache)   Changing neighborhoods, switching insurance plans, or looking for lower medication costs may lead you to consider moving your prescriptions to a new pharmacy. You might wonder: How do you transfer your prescriptions from one pharmacy to another? The process is usually simple.

USE THESE RESOURCES TO FIND FREE OR LOW-COST MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT Nearly 20% of adults in the United States seek treatment for mental health concerns, and about 9.5% receive counseling or psychotherapy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, the cost of therapy remains one of the biggest barriers to accessing

STRESS AND ANXIETY CAN CAUSE A RASH, BUT IT IS USUALLY NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but ongoing stress from events like the pandemic, global issues, and daily pressures has contributed to increased mental health concerns. According to the KFF/CNN Mental Health in America Survey, many U.S. adults believe

ANXIETY AND INSOMNIA CAN BE LINKED. LEARN WHICH MEDICATIONS WORK BEST FOR TREATING ANXIETY AND INSOMNIA. If you experience insomnia and anxiety, you’re not alone. Many adults struggle with sleep problems each year, and insomnia remains one of the most common sleep disorders in the United States, affecting around 30% to 40% of adults annually,

  SOME MEDICATIONS, SUPPLEMENTS, AND HIGH DOSES MAY RAISE THE RISK OF DEHYDRATION, GI ISSUES, OR KIDNEY STRESS WHEN PAIRED WITH CREATINE. As one of the most-studied supplements on the market, creatine is highly effective at improving muscle strength and athletic performance. Taking creatine has been shown to increase high-intensity exercise capacity by 10% to

NIGHTTIME DOSING MAY HELP IF REFLUX SYMPTOMS FLARE AFTER DARK, BUT EXPERTS SAY WHEN YOU TAKE IT MATTERS LESS THAN TAKING IT CONSISTENTLY BEFORE MEALS. Pantoprazole (brand name Protonix) is an FDA-approved medication for treating the gastrointestinal conditions Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (in adults) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children. It’s also used off-label for managing

IT’S A STIMULANT, SO MANY PEOPLE FEEL MORE ALERT AND FOCUSED. BUT THE EFFECTS VARY, AND FATIGUE IS MORE COMMON THAN YOU MIGHT EXPECT. Phentermine (brand name: Adipex-P) is a generic prescription weight-loss medication intended only for short-term use. It is classified as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and works by suppressing appetite. Because it is a

 MINOXIDIL IS WIDELY USED FOR HAIR REGROWTH IN MEN AND WOMEN, AND EXPERTS SAY IT’S GENERALLY SAFE LONG-TERM. Minoxidil is the generic name for Rogaine, a hair growth medication for men and women. Topical minoxidil is sold over the counter in 2% and 5% solutions or foams. There is also a prescription-strength oral minoxidil for people whose

The combo isn’t off-limits for most people, but timing, quantity, and your health history all matter Losartan (brand name: Cozaar) is one of the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications in the U.S. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), and it works by relaxing blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Since

Heart palpitations can be alarming, but they’re usually not cause for concern. Find out common causes of heart palpitations, plus ways to prevent them. Heart palpitations are something many people experience. They can feel like a flutter in your chest when you’re excited, a brief pause after receiving bad news, or a racing, sweaty sensation