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Courtney Elder

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Courtney Elder has loved to write since age 6, yet she didn’t turn it into a career until many years after that. She graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Communications, and when she’s not creating content for SingleCare, she’s exploring Portland, Oregon, with her kids.
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Balloons in the shape of 40 represent over 40s health checks
Wellness

Regular health checks you should be getting in your 40s

Getting older certainly brings its fair share of benefits—with more life experience…
Jul. 12, 2018
Doctors prescribing medication
Health Education

6 factors of Rx prescribing

It’s important to be open and honest with your healthcare provider on these topics
Updated on Dec. 14, 2022
A brain and a woman doing yoga represents the mind body connection
Wellness

How your thoughts can affect your health

When you bring up the mind-body connection in relation to health, people…
Apr. 25, 2018
How stress affects your body
Wellness

6 effects of stress

It can cause physical and mental issues—but there are ways to cope
Updated on Jan. 29, 2025
A pink ribbon represents breast cancer treatment cost in the U.S.
Company

How much does breast cancer treatment cost in the U.S.?

A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating news for anyone, no matter their…
Nov. 21, 2017
Doctor's instructions, prescription
Wellness

10 reasons why patients don’t follow doctors’ orders

Whether it’s due to forgetting to take it, skipping doses, or flat…
Updated on Jul. 17, 2020
A box of tissues and bouquet of flowers represent seasonal allergies treatment
Health Education

9 seasonal allergy tips

If you’re sniffling nonstop, you want allergy relief—fast—and these tips can help
Updated on Feb. 23, 2024
A tongue depressor represents tonsilitis
Health Education

What is tonsillitis?

Learn the symptoms to watch for this painful throat infection—and what your treatment options are
Updated on Aug. 21, 2023
Health benefits of having a dog
Wellness

9 health benefits of having a dog

Your pup provides much more than just emotional support
Updated on Sep. 24, 2024