Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

Discover 8 tips to help you achieve your diabetes management cost reduction goals. Key Takeaways Diabetes affects about 37.3 million Americans (1 in 10 adults) At least 90% of diabetics in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes, which is primarily triggered by lifestyle factors Many diabetes patients...

Key Takeaways: Early prevention is key in reducing long-term anxiety disorders. Knowing what to look for can help adults spot anxiety in children and remedy it early. Reducing anxiety naturally can lower your chances of having related disorders in the future. Simple lifestyle changes can help...

Key Takeaways Most Americans support Medicare price reductions for prescription drugs Many Americans believe the government should be involved in setting price limits for prescription drugs Drug manufacturers and Big Pharma lobbyist groups have argued that lowering the prices of prescription...

Key Takeaways: BMI is the standard measure for ideal weight BMI fails to account for other factors that affect one’s ideal weight, such as ethnicity and age Scientists and researchers are turning to other tools, including DEXA, waist circumference measurements, and skinfold...

Key Takeaways: Anxiety and depression affect millions of people in diverse ways Having one or more chronic diseases can lead to anxiety and/or depression Depression and anxiety can manifest independently of chronic disease You can find more affordable prescriptions to manage your mental...

Key takeaways: High blood pressure and cancer claim millions of lives every year Chances of developing potentially fatal disease can be significantly reduced through a healthy diet Fruits and vegetables offer multiple benefits Fatty fish is the best meat for preventative care Some of the...

Key takeaways: Heart disease is America’s number-one killer for both men and women across ethnic and racial groups in the United States Imbalanced gut bacteria can trigger heart disease Artificial intelligence is instrumental in the diagnosis of severe heart disease ModRN Health...

Key takeaways: One in ten Americans are forced to skip doses of essential medication Rising prescription drug prices are a major contributor skipping doses Breaking a medication schedule can exacerbate existing conditions or lead to new health complications Maintaining a medication schedule...

It’s natural for pregnant mothers to worry about their safety and that of their unborn child, and this may be even more true for women living with chronic conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce risk. Key Takeaways Every pregnant woman wants a safe and healthy...

An apple a day isn’t quite enough to keep the doctor away. Read our guide to what real preventative care requires. Key Takeaways: Prioritizing preventative steps delivers multiple benefits. Increased personal awareness, better budgeting, and easier condition management become...

Balancing heart health and a prescription budget isn’t easy. Find out if there’s relief on the horizon and how to take the burden off your wallet now. Prescription drugs are costly, putting pressure (and financial strain) on more than 18 million Americans who struggle with heart...

There are a lot of benefits of exercise for diabetes, including that it can help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of complications. Physical activities play a significant role in maintaining overall body fitness and reduces your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

We can’t avoid aging, but we can avoid many risks associated with getting older so we can live longer lives. Here is how physical exercise can help us age healthy. We all age. Staying on top of the right habits will help you avoid many of the serious health issues that come with getting...

There’s a whole new world of better health waiting for you. Here’s how to take confident steps toward starting to exercise to stay healthy. Many view exercise as another unwanted stress, with concerns over associated financial costs, slow progress, and injury among many other factors...

Generic medications are just as effective as their brand name counterparts, and they cost 80% to 85% less. Learn more about the differences. One of your first considerations when you’re buying a prescription is likely how much it’s going to cost. You can save money by going with a...

Medication therapy management is an empowering process for patients and care providers. Here’s how both sides can benefit. Effectively managing a chronic condition such as high blood pressure or COPD can be a burden on many levels. The responsibility is compounded when someone suffers from...

Preventing expensive chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure significantly lowers healthcare costs for the industry and for patients. Chronic diseases continue to be one of the largest healthcare issues in the U.S., leading to negative outcomes from disability to death....

  Few prescriptions can be called cheap, but some drug expenses are stratospheric. Here are the nation’s most expensive drugs. Here’s a fact that’s hard to swallow: U.S. prescription drug prices are more than twice as expensive as those in other developed countries,...

Review the most up-to-date preventative measures to stay COVID-compliant from the classroom to the boardroom COVID-19 is still making its presence felt in America and around the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is trying to keep pace by regularly updating their...