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If you have ever suffered from dry eyes, you know how irritating and painful the condition can be. Whether your case of dry eyes is mild or severe, TranquilEyes can help! TranquilEyes goggles use moist heat to soothe eyes and relieve them of itchiness and fatigue. Simply soak the included moisture pads in hot water, place them in the eye covers, and wear the TranquilEyes goggles for at least 20 minutes (45 for severe dry eyes). TranquilEyes is ideal for anyone who deals with dry eyes due to normal aging, use of contact lenses, LASIK surgery, extended computer use, medical conditions, or sim...
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Did you know December and January are when gyms sell the most gym memberships? The most popular New Year resolutions are weight loss and to get in shape, and many of us (I know I have tried this) assume that buying the gym membership will be enough motivation. Sometimes it even works, but rarely for very long. Instead, here are some easy ways to get motivated to lose weight (and then stay motivated once you’ve started!): Be nice to yourself. One of the hardest parts is admitting and then deciding to lose weight so congratulate yourself for doing that! The negative records that play in ...
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With the holiday season gearing up into full swing, most of us are more concerned about how big of a turkey (and then tree) to get than we are about our flexible spending account through work. Financial experts will tell you that is a big mistake – if you have a medical flexible spending account (FSA) through your employer and you don’t use that money by the end of the year then you’ll lose it. That’s right – use it or lose it. This is also the time of year for open enrollment for employee benefits, so if you haven’t been taking advantage of your ability to save through a FSA...
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Anyone suffering from incontinence problems knows that it is hard to lead a normal, day-to-day without feeling anxious.  Individuals with incontinence issues have fears about leaking onto furniture or having their portable urinals leak while traveling.  Fortunately, products have been designed to help combat fears and allow these incontinent individuals to feel confident, regardless of where they are. The Ursec Spill Proof Urinal is designed with an innovative anti-reflux system that is spill-proof and features stain-resistant plastic.  This large, clear urinal is available in either mal...
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Have you ever suffered from back pain, whether it’s just occasional or chronic, but do not have the money to drop on a massage or a chiropractor visit? Stretching your back is the easiest way to relieve tense muscles in the entire back area but unless you’ve been directed on how to do it exactly, stretching on your can be more harmful than helpful. There are products out on the market that cater to these needs specifically; these back stretchers are endorsed by personal trainers, physicians and even massage therapists so stop worrying about expensive medical bills with the investment of a ...
Is There a Life Saving AED Near You?
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If you or someone you love has suffered sudden cardiac arrest then you know how scary and life threatening it is. The American Heart Association says currently only 5% of cardiac arrest victims are saved in the U.S each year but more lives could be saved if automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were more widely available. Any second a defibrillator could save your life – is there an aed near you?

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Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply enjoy a game of pickup on the weekends,  treating injuries quickly for faster healing is essential to get you back in the game as quickly as possible. While sponsors spend billions having athletes endorse everything from cereals to tennis shoes, there hasn’t been a lot of innovation past the ACE bandage to help athletes heal more quickly and efficiently (at least available to those of us who aren’t Olympic athletes). Until now. The PolyGel ThermoActive Hot and Cold Compression Wraps are a line of accelerated recovery products that deliver targeted relief from new and chronic injuries by combining hot and cold therapy with a patented compression pump to provide circumferential compression.

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Now a part of Covidien, Kendall originally started as a gauze manufacturer in 1940. The Kendall brand now produces a wide variety of medical dressings and devices. World War I brought a high demand for Kendall’s KERLIX rolls, once the war was over, demand for gauze rolls died down and Kendall decided it was time to branch out into other products. Kendall is now a leading provider in wound dressings; you have probably seen or used a KERLIX bandage without even realizing it.

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Protect Yourself by Carrying Aspirin
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Over a million people in the US each year will suffer from a heart attack. Tragically about 500,000 of them will not survive. With the majority of heart attack deaths occurring before hospitalization is available, knowing what to do in this situation could mean the difference between life and death.
Aspirin has been proven to increase a person’s chance for survival when chewed and swallowed during a heart attack. Which is why the At Heart Emergency Aspirin Dispenser is a must have for anyone at risk of having one. The dispenser contains two 325 mg aspirin tablets and is compact enough to be carried on your keychain or inside your pocket for emergency use.

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heart attack painSome of the most frightening moments in life can cause the most panicked reactions. Imagine yourself in a situation where the heart of a loved one has stopped beating, their air intake minimizes, their consciousness is fading. How would you react? You have never taken a CPR class, the only memories you have of situations like these take you back to your high school Health class. Time is running out, and your loved one needs your help. Is there anything that can help you?

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

Sadly, roughly every two minutes Sudden Cardiac Arrest claims the life of an individual, making it a leading cause of death in the United States. Sudden Cardiac Arrest, or SCA, occurs when the heart ceases to function abruptly and in most cases without any warning. The most devastating statistic is that approximately 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die before reaching a hospital or any type of medical attention. AED PLUS Automated External Defibrillator

Fortunately, the AED PLUS Automated External Defibrillator was designed to be used when an individual suffers from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Read more

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