Health

It’s easy to get caught up in the busy world we live in and push your wellness and health to the side. Now is the perfect time to make your mind and body a priority rather than keeping them at the bottom of your to-do list! Keep reading to find out five simple ways you can improve your overall wellness today. 

1. Stay Active Daily and Adjust Your Diet 

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It’s often assumed that with aging comes a decline in both physical and mental health. This isn’t always true – getting older doesn’t automatically mean minimized mobility and poor health. Staying mobile plays a big factor in aging well and staying healthy. Using a walking aid is one way you can stay mobile as you age, and in this blog, we’ll talk...

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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 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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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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What’s the secret to feeling young as you age? It’s movement. Because October is Physical Therapy month, we will be highlighting some of our favorite exercises you can do as you age to stay healthy. Jump on board with us!

Swimming

Just because the temperatures outside are getting cooler, it doesn’t mean that swimming can’t be a year-round activity. Look for an indoor facility where you can keep moving without...

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Often, the biggest discouragement when trying to improve your overall health is the amount of information and resources out there. It can be hard to know what to do and what not to do. We’re here to let you know that everyone is different, and provide you with a ‘how-to’ guide to share some tips and tricks on how to age healthily.

Exercise Regularly 

As we age, exercise continues to be just as important, if not more important than in our...

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