Archive - February 2018

It's American Heart Month!

February is a time of year when we see hearts everywhere. That may be why it’s designated as American Heart Month. Every year, one in four deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease. That’s why CarePro would like to spread awareness about these conditions by debunking these five myths about heart health:

Myth 1: Bypass will fix it.

While bypass surgery can relieve chest pain and improve your quality of life, it cannot cure atherosclerosis...

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Try Out the Delicious Recipe Below

The media often talks about Americans gaining a lot of weight in the winter, especially during the holiday season, often noting that it is not unusual for people to gain up to 10 pounds over the course of the season. Research suggests that winter weight gain is real but not as bad as some folks would lead you to believe. On average, it’s about a pound during the winter and holiday months.

Any weight gain is difficult to lose, and...

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Fall Asleep Faster and Sleep Better.

Nearly one in five people suffer from occasional insomnia. If you are someone that has occasional insomnia, these tips might help you get to sleep faster and sleep more soundly:

Starting four to six hours before going to bed, avoid coffee, tea and other stimulants. Avoid smoking before bedtime or during the night. Avoid heavy meals and spicy foods right before bedtime. Get physical exercise during the day, but avoid exercise right...

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Stay CPAP Compliant Through Winter

These colder months represent one of the toughest times of the year for CPAP users. The lack of moisture in the air, combined with sleep apnea therapy, can lead to more severe seasonal nasal congestion. Factor in cold and flu season on top of that, and you’re looking at a recipe for non-compliance.

Luckily, there are a few things you can do to remedy this:

Warm up the air.

Most sleep experts recommend sleeping in a room that’s...

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Keeping Your CPAP Clean is Key

It may be the middle of winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to put off cleaning until spring! For CPAP users, it’s especially important to keep your equipment sanitized. After all, it is pushing air through your body night after night. Here are a few things you should be doing on a regular basis to keep it in tip-top shape:

Once a day CPAP cleaning

Empty the CPAP humidifier’s water chamber to keep bacteria from building up...

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