Kevin Cleary has been a Health Products For You contributor for many years and has a degree in marketing. His health and wellness journey has a very personal meaning and has guided him in his content writing for HPFY.
In 2006, he sustained an injury while jumping on a trampoline with his son, severely injuring his neck and has been living as a quadriplegic since. His injury forced him to learn facets of the medical product field that he would otherwise not have known.
After several years of therapy, he has used many medical devices such as wheelchairs, standing frames, neuromuscular stimulators, as well as other rehab/therapy items that have helped him live life to the fullest. This hands-on insight has helped him with research and content creation.
Kevin enjoys sampling cuisines from different countries, listening to music, watching sports and enjoying a glass of single malt scotch!
Kidney stones are painful! While the majority of kidney stones pass and cause no damage, they will certainly let you know they are there. The crystallized edges of these mineral deposits can scratch and irritate our urinary tract as they pass through the body. Once they have formed it’s just a matter of time before they make their presence known. Learn more about Kidney Stones with HPFY.
Health Products For You has been your trusted partner throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Many are now wondering how the pandemic has evolved into an endemic and what this means. We are sure everyone has had their fill of the COVID-19 pandemic by now, but let’s be honest it will no doubt be with us for quite some time. Let’s take a look at where we are today.
Kidney stones are also known as renal or urinary stones but make no mistake they can completely ruin your day. They are small, hard deposits that can form in one or both of your kidneys. They need to be expelled from your body by traveling through ducts from your kidney to your bladder, through your urethra, and out of your body.
As your partner in health & wellness, Health Products for You would like to remind you that yearly checkups are critical to your overall health and wellbeing, and why you should never avoid them!
Men's health and wellness needs go through many changes as the years move on. As your wellness partner, Health Products For You wants to keep you informed every step of the way! As men age, their health needs change. Common sense tells us that wellness needs during our 20s are different than those in our 40s. The dictionary defines wellness as “the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal.”
The saying “it takes a village” is especially true when it comes to the overall health of the community you live in! If the last couple of years has taught us anything, it is that our community’s health is the sum of many parts. That means if each individual or family does their part, the overall health of the community they live in can thrive. Let HPFY explain how and why your role in your community’s health is crucial.
Summer officially starts June 21, but Memorial Day weekend is viewed as the “unofficial” beginning of summer. As your health and wellness partner, HPFY has the info and products you need to have a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!
Many aging people fear this due to the stigma of possibly having to wear incontinence underwear. With the introduction of new and more discrete, absorbent materials, this problem is less inconvenient. At Health Products For You, we carry a wide assortment of incontinence underwear and adult pull-ups to match everyone’s needs and improve quality of life and peace of mind.
As the calendar inches toward the warmer summer months, it’s important to know how to avoid the dangers these scorching months can present. While we may enjoy the warmth of summer in comparison to the cold of winter, a new set of health challenges may arise. Heat management will allow you to avoid potential health issues. Let HPFY help you enjoy the season by staying healthy and safe as the temperatures rise.
Type I and Type II diabetes are related to how our body either doesn’t produce insulin or can’t absorb it in our cells. That’s the main difference between the two and both types of diabetes can lead to complications that can be life-threatening if left untreated for an extended period of time.
As we age, urine leakage can become more prevalent. Sneezing, laughing, and coughing can cause a small amount of urine to leak. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a proactive way to avoid this problem? Pelvic floor exercises are the answer. Let's explore what our pelvic floor is, and what you can do to ensure it is strong and resilient.
As the heat index rises our body’s ability to cool itself can become compromised or even negated. HPFY can help keep you cool and safe with a cooling vest that can cool down your core and match your lifestyle.
