Rocking is often associated with comforting babies to sleep or relaxing in a porch chair on a sunny afternoon. But this simple, rhythmic motion offers a wide range of physical and mental health benefits - for people of all ages. From reducing anxiety and easing chronic back pain to improving focus...

A holistic approach to maintaining overall wellness as you age. Key takeaways: Healthy aging is a holistic journey encompassing physical health, mental well-being, social connections, and financial security. Balancing these aspects is crucial for a fulfilling senior lifestyle. Regular physical...

May is Lupus Awareness Month, an excellent time to spread information about the disease and its causes, symptoms, treatment, and management. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissues. It can affect any...

Living with arthritis can be a debilitating experience where even the simplest activities seem impossible. Thankfully, there are many ways to alleviate symptoms.  Arthritis is an umbrella term encompassing over a hundred different types of rheumatic conditions that affect joints. More...

Preventing depression is possible by managing stress and applying lifestyle changes like exercising. Here’s how to avoid depression through preventive care. Depression is a serious, potentially debilitating condition. It dramatically impacts your emotional, social, mental, and physical...

Inflation directly affects the prices of prescription drugs in the U.S., but the Inflation Reduction Act can help combat the soaring prices and make them accessible to patients. According to a 2022 survey , one in three adults says they haven’t taken prescription medications due to the...

Prescription drug prices are on the rise, and patients will be forced to pay higher prices for the medications they need. Find out how you can navigate – and potentially avoid – cost inflation. Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic uptick in spending on prescription...

Arthritis pain can be crippling, making it difficult for those who suffer from this chronic disease to perform normal daily tasks. We’ve discovered a few simple, natural hacks to help you find relief. Understanding arthritis Arthritis is not generally thought of as a disability, but it is...

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...

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...

Struggling with Prescription Costs? Here's How to Save in 2024 Each year, the price of medications continues to rise, with more than 600 drug prices increasing by an average of 5% to 6% back in 2022. As Americans still face financial challenges, partly due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19...

Everyone has experienced physical pain at some point in their lives, sometimes severe or unbearable pain, yet with proper pain treatment and time, pain recedes in the majority of cases. However, as many as 100 million Americans suffer from persistent or chronic pain (pain which lasts several...

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has raised the price of more than 40 of its medications, including cholesterol-lowering medicine Lipitor (atorvastatin) and erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil). It is the second time the company has announced price increases this year, having raised the price...

The cold wintery weather can be the cause or trigger for a variety of health issues and problems. Everyday complaints such as the common cold and flu are more frequent, as are hospital acquired infections and viral infections such as norovirus. The cold months of the year also bring a higher risk...