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Did you know that your balance starts to decline at the ripe age of 25, and 1 in 3 people aged 65 years or older fall doing normal daily living activities? When the elderly fall the injuries are usually much more serious (often breaking a hip) and significantly affects their future independence. Despite these grim statistics, all adults can improve their balance through simple exercises and decrease their risk of falls. In general, “strengthening your buttocks, quadriceps, and hamstrings goes a long way in improving balance” (U.S. News & World Report). If you don’t already have an...
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When you enter the world of medical supplies you suddenly encounter a new vocabulary, and attempting to match the variety of products available on the market to the correct terminology can be confusing. We are frequently asked if wheelchairs and transport chairs are the same thing. Both are mobility aids and allow people with limited mobility greater independence but transport chairs and wheelchairs are two different types of medical equipment. The key difference is that a manual wheelchair can be self-propelled by the user or pushed by a companion, while the only mobility option with a tra...
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While not something most men want to discuss, the topic of erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common one and has launched itself into our living rooms with commercials promising Viagra (and other pills) as the ultimate ED treatment. Like any medication, drug treatments for erectile dysfunction have side effects and don’t work at all for approximately 30% of the men who try them. There are several natural ways to treat ED, and treating erectile dysfunction without drugs means you won’t have to worry about the possibility of a painful erection lasting four hours or longer (one of the potential s...
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Opinions vary on whether Alzheimer’s can be prevented, but the Alzheimer’s Association predicts at least one out of every eight baby boomers will develop the disease within their lifetime. Ironically, many boomers have seen their own aging parents suffer from Alzheimer’s but aren’t clear on the increased risk for themselves. One article I read recounted the gay community raised awareness and funding of such fantastic proportions early on with AIDS that treatments came about within 10 years, and pondered what might happen if the boomer generation did the same for Alzheimer’s? Stati...
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Caring for an aging loved one can be very stressful, but stress multiplies for long distance caregivers attempting to help aging loved ones (often aging parents) living more than 100 miles away. Long distance caregivers must make long trips to visit, may not be able to visit often, and they must ascertain when a situation warrants traveling to their loved one or it can be handled from afar. For a long distance caregiver it may feel like there are more questions than answers, so we’ve compiled this list of tips to help caregivers be as efficient as possible despite distance. First, you’l...
Keep Your Lap and Your Laptop Cool
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Laptop Lounge with USB Cooling Fan

The Laptop Lounge with USB Cooling Fan grants users a comfortable and easy lounging when using a laptop while protecting the laptop from overheating. Laptops were made for convenience in mind, not necessarily comfort. While lounging and using your laptop, your posture is comprised. Read more

Brondell Breeza Deodorizing Toilet Seat

The Brondell Breeza is a toilet seat that eliminates odors directly from the toilet bowl. Although it might be natural, it is not always pleasant to be at a dinner party and leave the bathroom with an odor nor is it satisfying to find your bathroom in a malodorous state. The ergonomically designed gentle-closing seat and lid and anti-microbial components of the Brondell Breeza let guests and family can enjoy the ergonomically sit comfortably. By eliminating odors directly from the toilet bowl, the Brondell Breeza also eliminates awkward situations for your guests or family. Read more

Why do I always end up with a tangled mess of water hose every time I decide to go out and water the lawn or give fresh water to my pets? And it’s not only a tangled water hose, I also have a way of tangling up all sorts of cords, even extension cords. My hose always ends up looking like the picture above. Read more

Back pain comes in many different forms and is one of the most common disorders that people suffer from. Some causes of back pain can be: poor posture, improper lifting techniques, or even a herniated disc. Back braces can help alleviate the pain and are best used when the attention is focused on the correct area. Here are four unique products that can help relieve back pain. Read more

lower back pain

For anyone who’s ever experience any type of prolonged pain, they know it isn’t something that can be tolerated on a daily basis. Back pain, specifically, not only targets the immediate back area, but it can also affect the entire body. Because the spinal cord contains thousands of nerves, any slight change in the way the spinal cord and vertebrae sit can cause extreme pain from the neck all the way down to the toes. Read more

Elasto-Gel Hot and Cold TherapyFor anyone ever needing hot or cold therapy, Elasto-Gel is an innovative therapy device that helps soothe muscle and joint pain associated with injuries or medical conditions. Made out of a tough yet flexible high glycerin gel that is covered with a four-way stretch material, the Elasto-Gel products are designed to provide either hot or cold therapy. Elasto-Gel can be seen in use at rehabilitation centers, in hospitals and athletic facilities. Now, users can use Elasto-Gel products from the comfort of their home; simply place them into the freezer for cold therapy or into the microwave for instant heat therapy. Read more

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