Durability is Closer Than You Think
Shrivers is offering durable medical equipment (DME) so that you can get the health supplies and equipment you need at home. Lift chairs, hospital beds, sleep therapy services and oxygen and...
View ArticleImmunity Boosting Foods
Quick—what foods come to mind when you think about the holidays? Roasted chestnuts? Gingerbread houses? Just a tub of chocolate icing? We love all of those—and many, many others too—but may we suggest...
View ArticlePneumonia Vaccine
Winter seems to finally be here. That means all of the illnesses that come with winter are here too. So it’s important to be educated on the vaccines you may need. Here’s what you need to know about...
View ArticleHealth Tip: Better Sleep For a Healthier Life
If you read our previous article you’ll know that not getting enough sleep can have some nasty side effects. Weight gain, diabetes, heart trouble and other serious medical conditions can all stem from...
View ArticleWhy You Should Have That Afternoon Snack
Traditionally, many of us subscribe to the 3-meals-a-day philosophy: breakfast, lunch and dinner. And when we’re trying to lose weight, we typically try very hard to cut the grazing in between those...
View ArticleUnderstanding Hydration
The human body is stunningly complex. So it’s surprising that about 60 percent of it is simply water. From organs to tissues and all the way down to individual cells, water is essential for life. But...
View ArticleCould You Have Sleep Apnea?
Does your snoring raise the dead—or at least prompt a swift kick? Has your partner or spouse said that you gasp or snort or make choking sounds while asleep? Are you finding yourself way too drowsy...
View ArticleHealth Tip: National Immunization Awareness Month
Because August is National Immunization Awareness Month, we combed through the CDC’s Vaccinations and Immunizations website and pulled out a few things that every parent should know. Why should your...
View ArticleAcetaminophen or Ibuprofen?
Which one is better? It turns out it’s not a cut-and-dry answer. Both pain relievers have their advantages and disadvantages. If only they were compiled somewhere so you could decide which one to take…...
View ArticleKnow the Signs of Measles
Sunday’s big game is in Arizona, but unfortunately a measles outbreak is there too. An estimated 1,000 people in Arizona have been exposed to measles, following an outbreak that originated at...
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