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Medical Chairs

7 Benefits of Medical Recliner

Medical recliner chairs are comfortable, luxurious, reclining seating that provide energy and momentum to the life of patients and individuals with limited dexterity.

Infection Control

Avoiding Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s)

Anyone can experience a UTI, but those who have had an injury, surgery, or any other reason to use a catheter, indwelling or intermittent, have the additional possibility of contracting a catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). This can affect the urethra, bladder, and even your kidneys. While UTIs are the most common form of infection, their prevention can avoid issues down the road.

Diabetes

Causes and Types of Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition that directly affects the functioning of pancreas.If a person is suffering from diabetes, it’s a clear indication the functioning of pancreas is permanently affected.

Diabetes

3 Things You Must Know About diabetes

It is normal for people to get concerned when they are diagnosed with diabetes. Taking excessive stress can worsen the situation. It is critical to maintain healthy lifestyle and dietary habits to manage body sugar level. It is best to start slowly and keep track of physical activity and food intake.

Thermometers

Identifying and Avoiding Heatstroke

With temperatures and humidity increasing during the dog days of summer, it’s more important than ever to understand and identify signs of distress brought on by excessive heat. The heat of summer can affect us in many negative ways, such as hyperthermia (elevated body temperature), heatstroke, or even heat cramps.

Alternating Pressure Mattresses

Five Best Alternating Pressure Mattresses for 2024

Air mattresses or airbeds are the new age sleep comforters that not only give you a comfortable sleep but also help in combating many health problems that are caused or aggravated by the wrong sleeping posture. They improve the quality of life of people who suffer from back pain, sores or any of these kinds of health problems.

Diabetes Foot Care

Diabetic Foot Care: Getting off on the Right Foot

As anyone who suffers from diabetes knows, your feet can be an area of concern. Our feet are quite important to us since we like moving around, but if you have problems with your feet being mobile can be problematic. Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body and our feet are particularly susceptible.

Blood Pressure Monitors

Don’t Blow Your Stack: Keep an Eye on Your Blood Pressure

We all experience stress at one time or another, but stress is not the only thing that can raise your blood pressure.

Diabetes

Diabetes: Recognize the Symptoms and Control Your Glucose

Diabetes is a serious disease that should not, or should I say cannot, be ignored. The American Diabetes Association identifies diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States in 2010.

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5 Benefits of Using HPFY Auto Ship Program

Keeping all your health products stocked all the time is no picnic. But no fear, when HPFY is here. Learn about 5 benefits of using HPFY Auto Ship Program today! READ MORE.

Making A Difference

10 Common Foot Problems & How To Manage Them

Our feet carry us through life and bear the brunt of our daily activities. Learn about 10 common foot problems and how to treat them. READ MORE.

Making A Difference Immune Health

7 Tips For Living With Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. It is a genetic disorder of the CFTR gene, which helps water and salt pass through our cells. This defect causes thick, sticky mucous in the lungs, digestive tract, and other organs. Here are 7 tips for living with cystic fibrosis. READ MORE.

Health & Wellness

Foods to Avoid With Hypothyroidism

While it is common sense to limit calories, increase exercise, and get proper rest, losing weight with an underactive thyroid gland involves a few things that you may not have considered. Some foods can exacerbate thyroid symptoms. Let's take a look at the foods to avoid with hypothyroidism. READ MORE.

Ostomy Guide

How To Unblock A Stoma

Living with an ostomy means caring for your stoma. If there is a blockage, how do I unblock a stoma? What do I need to do? We have some information you need to hear. READ MORE

Pain Relief

10 Ways To Fix Pinched Nerve In Neck At Home

If you are dealing with a pinched nerve in your neck, this article can help. Find ten ways to fix a pinched nerve in the neck at home. READ MORE.

Health Care for Women

5 Best Products for Endometriosis Self-Care

Whether you've just been diagnosed or are seeking new ways to cope with it, certain endometriosis self-care tips can make a significant difference in your quality of life. Here are some products that can help with endometriosis pain. READ MORE.

Gifts for Friends

Holiday Gift Guide: 5 Great Lightboxes

Holiday Season has arrived. Gift your loved ones something special. Read the holiday gift guide & find 5 of our best lightboxes to choose from.

Health & Wellness Making A Difference Immune Health

9 Worst Foods For Lungs

We are all aware that fried and processed foods can negatively affect our bodies. Eating foods high in saturated fats can cause inflammation, which can lead to an unhealthy situation in our lungs. Let’s look at the nine worst foods for lungs and what we can do to boost our immunity and maintain good lung function. READ MORE.

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