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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 ...

I am a penny pincher to the core. Call me a frugal-ista or down right stingy, but I travel in style affordably. I never pay luggage fees, and always fly coach. I make my little heaven wherever I am. During my stint as a Girl Scout volunteer, I learned to always be prepared. So whether I am at the Park downtown or in Nice, France I am happy.

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When entering the world of lung disease there is a lot of confusion on the difference between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary fibrosis, and even confusion on if there is a difference at all. The quick answer is “yes,” there is a difference between COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.

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How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Posted by ActiveForever

You’ve heard the cliché “you have all the time to sleep when you’re dead;” in our society sleep can be seen as a necessary nuisance leaving many of us to ask “How many hours sleep do you need?”

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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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As a society (especially when children) we’re taught that medical doctors know everything, which is a big burden to carry doctors and leaves many patients afraid to ask questions. Often times patients will come in with a prescription from their doctor for “TED hose” but after a couple of questions it is obvious they are needing compression stockings, not the prescribed TED hose. Does your doctor know the difference between compression stockings and anti-embolism stockings (also called “T.E.D. hose”)… more importantly, do 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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