Archive - March 2018

Stay Safe & On the Go With These Tips

While accidents aren’t a common occurrence for mobility scooters, there’s always the risk that one may take place. That’s why you should take the proper precautions to ensure that you and your mobility scooter remain safe. CarePro Health Services is here to offer some tips on how to do so:

1. Be visible.

Mobility scooters come in a wide range of bright colors, but even that’s not enough for everyone to see...

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Start Practicing These Proper Washing Techniques

When old socks become holey, most of us just toss them in the trash without a second thought. But when it comes to compression therapy socks, most of us expect to get a little more mileage out of them. That’s why practicing proper washing techniques can help you extend the life of your compression therapy garments. Here are a few tips you should keep in mind:

Machine Washing

How you wash your compression therapy...

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Are You Making Smart Choices?

A healthy diet and lifestyle, along with making smart healthcare decisions, can be a pathway to a healthier heart. Your family history can have some impact on your chances of heart disease, but there are some simple steps one can follow that, if you stick to them, can offer long-term heart-health benefits.

The American Heart Association notes that a heart-healthy diet should include:

A variety of fruits and vegetables Whole grains Low-fat...

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Do You Know How Stress Affects Your Body?

Stress can affect your body, your mood and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can give you a jump on dealing with them. Stress that is not managed can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

Here are some common effects of stress on your body:

Headache Muscle tension or pain Chest pain Fatigue Change in sex drive Stomach...

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