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Heidi Borst

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Heidi Borst is a freelance parenting, relationship, health, and wellness writer based in Wilmington, NC, with a Journalism degree from Rutgers University. Her work has appeared on MSN, Yahoo, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, Parent Map, New Jersey Family and more. Heidi is a proud introvert, coffee enthusiast, fitness junkie, and boy mom.
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Drug Info

Tramadol for anxiety

This pain medicine can help with anxiety, but there are risks
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Community

Our best September SingleCare reviews

Viruses ramp up in the fall, but our prices stay low—read how these users saved
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Health Education

Diverticulosis vs. diverticulitis

Experts explain these two commonly occurring digestive disorders
Piggy bank with gold coins - SingleCare reviews
Community

Our best SingleCare reviews

As summer winds down, we’re here to help you save on back-to-school vaccines—and more
pills next to dumbbells - advil before workout
Drug Info

4 drugs that affect muscles

Here is how these substances can affect your workout
four children's hands with pills - children's antibiotics
Drug Info

7 common children’s antibiotics

If your child has a bacterial infection, your provider will likely prescribe one of these Rx. Here’s what you should know about each.
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Community

July 2022 SingleCare reviews

Don’t forget to check for savings if you’re filling a prescription this month
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Wellness

13 natural pain remedies

From herbs to massage, these at-home remedies are worth trying before reaching for an OTC medication
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Community

June 2022 SingleCare reviews

Here’s how we helped customers save this Men’s Health Month
Community

May 2022 SingleCare reviews

National Women’s Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month are two good reminders to prioritize your health—and your Rx savings
COVID tests and masks — Is it a sinus infection or COVID?
News

Sinus infection or COVID?

Here’s how to tell the difference between these two conditions with similar symptoms
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Health Education

13 causes of breast pain

From stress to side effects, there are many reasons for pain in your chest—here’s what can help
A doctor looks at a bone density test
Health Education

Bone density testing 101

Tracking this number can help you protect weakening bones as you age
Salads represent the diet and Alzheimer’s link
Wellness

The Alzheimer’s diet

Adding these 7 foods to your meals can help to prevent this degenerative brain disease
Evusheld shot for COVID-19 prevention:
News

New med Evusheld could prevent COVID

A new preventive medication was approved for people who aren’t protected by the vaccine
Examples of foods to eat on a hyperthyroidism diet
Wellness

The best diet for hyperthyroidism

When your thyroid is overactive, it affects your metabolism. Following these eating rules can help restore balance.
A map of the most common prescriptions in every state
Company

Most popular Rx by state

Find out the prescription people in your area filled the most this year
Molnupiravir, aka the COVID pill
News

A guide to the COVID pill

Molnupiravir is a new oral antiviral treatment approved in the U.S.
Diabetes and exercise
Health Education

Diabetes and exercise

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to keep diabetes in control—but here’s what you should know before jumping on the treadmill
Adult acne
Health Education

8 causes of adult acne

This skin problem can happen at any age—luckily, there are options to cure your symptoms.
Inflammation- causes, treatment and prevention
Health Education

What is inflammation?

This is your body’s first line of defense against injury or illness—but it can go wrong
Chronic conditions exercise may improve
Wellness

7 health conditions that exercise prevents

Working out can reduce your risk for these chronic diseases—and improve symptoms
An image of foods that are part of a high blood pressure diet
Wellness

What to eat to lower blood pressure

The DASH diet can help to keep hypertension under control
Traveling safely with kids along CDC travel guidelines post COVID
Health Education

Is it safe to travel right now?

Follow these precautions when planning a family vacation after COVID-19
Hormones and mental health
Health Education

How hormones impact women’s mental health

Hormone dysregulation can complicate issues like anxiety and depression
Is taking allergy medicine everyday bad for you? A calendar with pills daily
Health Education

Can I take antihistamines every day?

Certain meds lose effectiveness and have serious side effects.
A flu vaccine with bubbles represent flu shot reactions and flu shot side effects
Health Education

Common flu shot side effects

Whether it’s a sore arm or a fever, this is what you could expect from an influenza immunization
Medicaid changes
News

2024 Medicaid changes

Here is what you should know about qualifying for the federal and state-funded healthcare program
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