Categories: Medications

Are Big Brand Medications Really Worth It? Many people are fine with paying a little more for a brand name product over a generic knock off. When we’re talking about comfort items like toilet paper or toothpaste, the difference may be more than just perception. However, when it comes to medication, you might want to think twice about whether or not it is really worth it to go with the brand name option. There is [Read More...]

Categories: Enrich Your Health

The amount of rest you get plays a big role in determining your overall health and performance. While you cannot control all of the factors that affect your sleep, using the following tips will greatly improve your chances of falling asleep faster and staying asleep through the night. 1. Set the scene Your sleep problems could be solved with a simple bedroom makeover. You need three things to be comfortable: cool temperatures, quiet, and darkness. [Read More...]

Categories: Health Insurance

Hospital systems around the country have started slashing charity care and financial help for lower and middle-income people who don’t have health insurance. Their assumptions appear to be that these families can afford the health insurance plans offered on the State exchanges but have somehow decided for forego the insurance investment. Although the number of systems that are taking this approach seems limited so far, many hospitals and health systems are considering a “get tough” [Read More...]

Categories: Enrich Your Health Tags: Heart Disease

A large part of staying healthy is completely under your control. Take charge of your health by following these tips: Eat reasonable-sized portions of a variety of foods, including yellow and green vegetables, foods with a low glycemic index (such as whole grains, oatmeal, soy, and nuts). Avoid fad diets. Avoid transfats. Follow your doctor’s recommendations for immunizations, both for your children and for yourself. Get recommended screenings for silent but treatable conditions that could [Read More...]

Categories: News & Events, Press Release

Easy Drug Card is excited to celebrate the launch of our new website as well as the beginning of our new Healthy Living Tips blog. We are certain you’ll find this new website easier to navigate and easier to find the information you need. Be sure to check out our handy pharmacy locater, which also gives you information on drug pricing. And if you have questions about the card, you’ll want to check out our [Read More...]