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As grim as this situation may sound, this does happen. Unless you are prepared, the worst outcome can happen. We at ActiveForever care about our customers, we want to ensure that things like this never arise in anyone’s life, and if it does, we want them prepared. It is for this exact reason that we carry the Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrilator. Read more
If your goal is to improve your posture, typically the solution is a posture support or brace. Most times posture supports are uncomfortable (which typically means they are working), which can lead the user to give up on the support before it has had time to be effective. Read more
Who is NIOSH? The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) coordinates with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address national health needs associated with preventing the spread of swine flu and providing information to workers and employers.
What does N95 Mean? The N95 designation is an efficiency rating that means the mask blocks about 95% percent of particles that are 0.3 microns in size or larger.
What is a Micron? Normally particles greater than 5 microns fall out of the air. Particles 1 – 5 microns in diameter can enter upper airways 0.1 – 1 micron particles can enter lower lungs and alveolar ducts Read more
Have you ever missed a call because you could not hear the phone over the television? Whether you are hearing impaired and need your TV to be loud, or you are watching a movie on your home theater, it can be difficult to hear the phone ringing, especially when you are really focused on your program. Read more
An oxygen concentrator is a medical device that people use to provide oxygen therapy so that they can breathe substantially higher concentrations of oxygen than what’s normally available in the air. Oxygen Concentrators are used as a safer, less expensive, and more convenient alternative to tanks of compressed oxygen.
Ideal for use while traveling or at home, the Invacare XPO2 Portable Oxygen Concentrator is a lightweight and compact portable oxygen concentrator that can be used for oxygen therapy. Read more
With the H1N1 “Swine” Flu spreading rapidly, and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommending the use of N95 Respirator Masks by sick individuals and medical professionals, companies across the nation are finding themselves backordered on variations of the 3M N95 Respirator Face Masks.
As 3M is a recognized brand name, everyone from government organizations to privately owned businesses have purchased 3M N95 Masks by the thousands, leaving many waiting on future orders. But is the 3M brand name an absolutely necessity when looking for H1N1 flu protection? Read more
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