From Good Habits to Great Results: Tips for Sustaining Your Healthy Lifestyle Over Time Photo by Unsplash Maintaining good health is essential for a happy and fulfilling life. To achieve sustainable wellness, it's essential to practice healthy habits consistently. However, with our busy lifestyles, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy routine. In this article, courtesy of TRK Medical Products, we will explore tips for practicing healthy habits that will help you achieve sustainable wellness. Make Friends with Fitness Maintaining a consistent fitness routine is essential for both physical and mental well-being. It not only boosts our immune system,...

Best Exercises Routines for Your 70s 80s and 90s Exercise and a balanced diet are two essential elements of a healthy life. As you age and your body’s requirements change, the two aspects become even more critical. While aging is associated with reduced mobility and flexibility, shrinking muscle mass, brittle bones, and aching joints, there is growing evidence that supports the role of exercise in slowing down and even reversing the signs of aging. So, if you just turned 70 and feel that now is the time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the well-deserved break from work, think again....

What to Do After a Chronic Disease Diagnosis   If you were recently diagnosed with a chronic disease, you might have a wealth of questions. Maybe you felt alone and lost when you heard the news. Perhaps you're still not sure where to turn for support and advice. If this scenario describes you, you’re in luck. Today, TRK Medical Products shares some simple steps to take after a chronic disease diagnosis so you can maintain your quality of your life. Make the Most of Your Insurance Benefits If you're like many others, you’re a little nervous about how you’ll pay...

How To Prevent Hip Pain As You Age It’s common to experience hip pain as you age; however, the right knowledge and lifestyle changes can help prevent or reduce your discomfort. There are many ways that one can take action to keep hips healthy and flexible regardless of age – from proper stretching techniques to dietary adjustments – all of which will be discussed in this blog post. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast looking to maintain flexibility or just interested in learning how best to care for yourself, this article has valuable advice on staying ahead of those aches and...

Sitting in a barrel or bathtub filled with ice-cold water may sound a bit crazy. Still, people worldwide do it regularly for its potential health benefits.  This practice, known as cold-water immersion, is becoming an increasingly popular form of cold water therapy. Wim Hof, a Dutch extreme athlete, also known as “The Iceman,” earned his nickname by breaking world records related to cold exposure, as well as by creating a program involving cold-water immersion, breath work, and commitment (willpower) for possible wellness perks. But Hof wasn’t the first.  Historically, various cultures have used cold water as a cryotherapeutic practice (an umbrella term for therapies...

The topic of health and wellness has never been more popular than it is today. But with so many trends and fads out there right now, where are you supposed to start when it comes to learning how to be healthy. Healthy is defined as being free from disease; something beneficial to one's physical, mental, or emotional state; or associated with good health or reduced risk of disease. However, this definition doesn’t offer any practical methods for applying this knowledge to the real world. If you’re ready to take action, this guide is for you. We explore six key areas you...

Now that you’ve decided to have joint replacement surgery, you’re probably curious about what you can do to help ensure a successful outcome. BEFORE SURGERY Understand the Risks Hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgeries are very common procedures with close to a million procedures being done each year in the United States.1 It’s important to fully understand the risks and potential complications of your surgery. The complication rate after joint replacement is very low. However, when complications do occur, they can prolong or limit full recovery. Your doctor will explain the potential risks and complications of total joint replacement, including those...

Physical activity is one of the best things people can do to improve their health. It is vital for healthy aging and can reduce the burden of chronic diseases and prevent early death. Immediate Benefits: A single bout of moderate-to vigorous physical activity provides immediate benefits for your health. Sleep– Improves sleep quality Less Anxiety– Reduces feelings of anxiety Blood Pressure– Reduces blood pressure Long-term Benefits: Regular physical activity provides important health benefits for chronic disease prevention. Brain Health– Reduces risks of developing dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease) and reduces risk of depression Heart Health– Lowers risk of heart disease, stroke,...

Polar Products' Patent-Pending Polar Life Pod® 'Ideal' For Heat Stroke Survival Says Central Michigan University Study Innovative, portable product is as effective as the NATA recommended immersion tubs1 with fewer resources. NEWS PROVIDED BY Polar Products Inc.  Mar 09, 2022, 14:11 ET STOW, Ohio, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Polar Life Pod® (PLP), manufactured by Polar Products in Stow, Ohio, was compared to the National Athletic Trainers' Association's (NATA) recommended cooling immersion tub for heat illness in a recent research study conducted by Kevin Miller, PhD, AT, ATC, at Central Michigan University. This product offers a new, efficient and innovative way to treat someone suffering...