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Nobody likes to take a timeout from the game due to a sports injury. The experts at CarePro have some tips to help you recover faster, so you can get back to playing your heart out. 

R. I. C. E.

The standard motto of healing is R.I.C.E. It’s easy to remember and really aids in recovery. 

Rest - When you feel abnormal pain, the first thing you should do is to rest the injured area to avoid further damage.  Ice - Deep injuries like sprains or bruises...

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If lift chairs aren’t familiar to you, you may not realize why someone would greatly need one. Unless you have limited mobility, it can be difficult to imagine all of the benefits they have to offer. To understand a little more about those who differ from you, join us as we review the tremendous help that lift chairs bring to people’s everyday lives. 

Increase Independence

For individuals who have limited mobility, being able to sit down and get up independently is...

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If you’ve had or are about to have surgery, make the recovery process as easy on yourself as possible. Moving some areas of the body too much or too little can set back your recovery process, so set yourself up for success by thinking about your post-surgery lifestyle and how you can make sure you have the products you need to heal well. 

1. Adopt a Post-Surgery Diet

When you don’t feel the best, all you want to eat are comfort foods. Unfortunately, comfort...

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If you’ve survived a heart attack, consider yourself a fighter. Coming home after a hospital stay can be intimidating without knowing how to return to your normal life or even if you should continue certain habits. Here’s what you need to know as you make your way through recovery. 

Preventative Care

Knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack is all a part of taking care of yourself and loved ones that are prone to heart issues. Be sure to look out for:

Fatigue Dizziness Jaw...

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Being healthy means more than taking care of your body. Overall health and wellness includes mental and physical health. Some activities overlap to benefit both, but it’s necessary to take time to nurture each. Here are some tips to help make your entire health a priority. 

 

Mental Meditation

Stress takes a toll on the body. Meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety. Specifically, mindfulness meditation. This is something you can do fifteen minutes...

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If you’re reading this, you may be ready to hop on board to make some big changes in 2020. You can’t reach your goals without putting some thought and work into them. The biggest thing you can do to have the “best” year is to improve not only your physical health but your mental health. Everything you want to accomplish in life starts with having a firm foundation for both of those things. Here are some ways that you can start now. 

Mentally
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Winter: some people love it and some do not. In addition to the cooler temperatures, with winter comes the potential for respiratory concerns. It can be even more cumbersome to those with sleep apnea who use CPAP devices. Don’t let winter get the best of you, stay on top of your sleep apnea this season.

Sleep Apnea in the Winter Months

Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea are snoring, episodes of not breathing, breathing through the mouth, dry throat, headache and dry mouth....

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Any device that you use daily will need to be replaced at some point - whether it be a toothbrush, a car or CPAP. A CPAP is unlike any other device you will use, so there are different steps you should know about keeping your CPAP and its accessories up to date. Staying up-to-date with this information is in the best interest of your health!

When is it time?

If your parts aren’t up to date, the device will not be as effective. These are the industry standards for when to replace...

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In honor of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, we want to talk about just how important it is to have the right care at any age, but especially towards the end of life for your loved ones. Although this isn’t something everyone wants to talk about, it’s extremely important because this involves the people who you love most in your life. And we all know they deserve nothing but the best and more!

Young Old (55-65)

Yes, you are getting older. This isn’t a...

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As Thanksgiving grows closer, we wanted to talk about the importance of good health and how it is something everyone should be thankful for! Being in good health allows us to enjoy so many special moments in life. Here are five of our favorite reasons to be thankful for your health this season.

1. Enjoy the cool fall weather

When you’re healthy, you are able to see the beautiful fall colors or smell the roasted scent of bonfires. You can go outside on a walk all because you...

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