What is blood pressure?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Home Health Medical

If you’ve been to the doctor, then you’ve had your blood pressure taken. But, when the nurse rattles off the numbers to you, do you really know what they mean?

Blood pressure is the force in the arteries as they carry blood from the heart to other organs throughout the body. A blood pressure reading is a numerical description of the pressure within the arteries as this process occurs. The reading is comprised of two numbers called a systolic and diastolic number. An ideal blood pressure reading is 120/80 (spoken as 120 over 80). Continue reading →

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Stroke Risk Factors for Senior Adults

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Home Health Medical

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States.  More than 800,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease and strokes.  A stroke occurs when a clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts.  In either case, parts of the brain become damaged or die.  Strokes can cause death or significant disabilities such as paralysis, speech impairment and emotional changes. Continue reading →

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Eight Tips for Exercising at Work

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Home Health Medical

There has been a dramatic increase in obesity over the past 20 years. Increases in America’s gross national product have also resulted in increases in America’s gross weight. Research conducted at Louisiana State University showed that in the 1960s, moderate physical activity was required in almost half of U.S. private industry jobs. Over the past 50 years, the percentage of jobs requiring moderate activity slipped to 20%. Continue reading →

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Benefits of a Heart Rate Monitor for Meeting Exercise Goals

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Home Health Medical

There is no question that exercise is important. But what many people do not know is that monitoring the heart rate during exercise is crucial to meeting exercise goals and avoiding injury. The heart rate is a measurement of how many times the heart beats during a period of time. This period is typically measured in minutes, thus the measurement of beats per minute (bpm). Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Gifts!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Home Health Medical

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and there is still plenty of time to pick mom up something great from HomeHealthMedical.com! We’ve compiled a list of the best of the best to give mom this Mother’s Day! Continue reading →

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How to Manage Arthritis: Heat And Cold Therapy

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Home Health Medical

There are almost 30 million Americans living with arthritis. If you are one of these people, you know how much this disease can impact your day-to-day life. Dealing with arthritis pain and stiffness can make doing even the simplest tasks difficult, and can have a tremendous impact on your standard of living. The good news is that there are a number of simple ways to manage arthritis pain that don’t involve surgery. Continue reading →

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Compression Therapy and Products for Healthier Legs

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Home Health Medical

Maintain healthy, energized legs and feet with compression stockings and socks. Unlike regular socks and stockings, medical grade compression therapy garments use strong elastics to constrict the legs, ankles and feet. This pressure forces circulating blood to more readily return to the heart rather than pool in the feet, which provides relief for heavy, aching, swollen limbs. Therapeutic compression legwear can help treat and prevent a number of venous medical conditions, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), lymphedema, phlebitis (inflammation), varicose veins, spider veins and circulatory issues related to pregnancy. Continue reading →

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Self-Care Tips for Seniors with Arthritis

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Home Health Medical

The pain and stiffness caused by arthritis doesn’t have to stop you from enjoying your favorite activities or doing everyday tasks. Whether you have arthritis in your knees, joints, hands, neck, fingers or feet, or a condition such as fibromyalgia, try these simple self-care remedies to ease arthritis pain, reduce stress, improve mood and maintain overall good health. Continue reading →

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Incontinence Takes Center Stage with Lisa Rinna

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Home Health Medical

Incontinence and Lisa Rinna are not usually things you would put together—until recently. Lisa Rinna, made famous from roles on Melrose Place and Days of Our Lives, has stepped onto the red carpet in Depend®’s brand new product, Silhouette for Women. This revolutionary new incontinence product is different from previous products in four big ways. Continue reading →

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Seniors Go Green

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Senior Care Manager

Senior adults are respected for the wisdom of their years and judiciousness with their resources.   Many seniors experienced the reality of frugal living during the economic struggles of the Depression era.  During this time, conserving resources and recycling were a necessity rather than a social consciousness.

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