Healthy Lifestyle

One-Third of Americans Live With Extreme Stress

Stress is no respecter of persons. One-third of Americans are living with extreme stress. Yet, many do not know how to handle their stress, resulting in more extreme stress. Thankfully, there are ways to combat this outside of life’s stressful circumstances. April is Stress Awareness Month and it’s a great time to sharpen up coping skills! You’re sure to fit into one of these categories and have a loved one...

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Start the New Year With Better Sleep

Sleep is one of the most important factors of having a healthy and well-balanced life. Like most people in the new year, you may want to make some resolutions to improve your health for 2019. Here are some ideas for CPAP resolutions to start the year strong and alert!

          1. Bye Bye Blue Light

All electronic devices emit blue light or blue wavelengths that stimulate your brain. They increase your...

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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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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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Try These Tips Out Today

If eating healthier is one of your New Year’s resolutions, that’s great. But “I’m going to eat healthier this year” is one of those goals that have good intentions until you go to the grocery store. That's why we're here to provide some tips to save money and eat well. Creating a list in advance helps you save money. If you plan your meals before making your list, you’ll know what you have on hand and what you need. Also,...

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