Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
Jan
How to Talk About Medication Side Effects Without Quitting Your Prescription
Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects without quitting your prescription. Discover practical tips, tracking methods, and communication strategies to stay on treatment and improve your health outcomes.
Jan
Why Insurers Prefer Generic Drug Lists: How Formularies Control Costs and Shape Your Prescriptions
Insurers use preferred generic lists to cut costs by steering patients toward cheaper, equally effective medications. Learn how formulary tiers work, why generics dominate, and how to save money on prescriptions.
Jan
Frailty and Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How to Reduce Medication Side Effects
Frailty and polypharmacy in older adults create a dangerous cycle of side effects and decline. Learn how to identify unnecessary medications, use proven deprescribing tools, and reduce harm - without risking health.
Jan
How to Use Secure Messaging to Ask Medication Questions
Learn how to use secure messaging to ask medication questions safely and effectively. Get step-by-step guidance on using platforms like MyChart, what to include in your message, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay responses.
Jan
Authorized Generics List: Which Drugs Offer This Option in 2026
Learn which prescription drugs offer authorized generics in 2026 - exact copies of brand-name meds at lower prices. Find out why they matter for thyroid, blood thinners, asthma, and more.
Jan
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Manage It
Learn the real symptoms, causes, and proven ways to manage type 2 diabetes. From lifestyle changes to new medications and remission, this guide gives you what actually works.
Jan
Cardiac Risk Calculators: Using ASCVD Scores to Make Better Heart Health Decisions
The ASCVD risk calculator helps determine your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke using key health factors. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how to interpret results for better heart health decisions.