Personal Care

What Are Compression Socks: Everything You Need to Know

What Are Compression Socks: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Brianna Maguire on Thu Sep 09 2021

For a lot of people, compression socks, or compression stockings, seem like magic. Just slip them on and enjoy relief from aches and pains, as well as a number of other health benefits. But they aren’t magic—they’re science. Learn about them.


Straight From the Nurse's Mouth: 7 Ways to Avoid Heart Disease

Straight From the Nurse's Mouth: 7 Ways to Avoid Heart Disease

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Tue Oct 06 2020

The biggest common denominators among people with healthy hearts are eating low-fat diets, refraining from smoking, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking alcohol in moderation. These practices are so effective, in fact, that they were found to reduce the risk of heart attack and heart-related death by five times. Whatever your job, age, gender, or lifestyle, these 7 tips can help you build a healthier heart starting today. Read More


3 Simple Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep and Stop Counting Sheep

3 Simple Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep and Stop Counting Sheep

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Mon Nov 16 2020

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you occasionally have trouble getting enough shut-eye at night. Well, join the bleary-eyed, exhausted crowd. A whopping 75% of adults in the U.S. have difficulty falling asleep, wake up too early, or both. And the older we get, the more unattainable a great night of sleep feels. Fortunately, we have three simple solutions for a more satisfying slumber. Read More


Slow and Steady Wins the Race: 6 Tips for Preventing Injuries in Physical Therapy

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: 6 Tips for Preventing Injuries in Physical Therapy

Posted by Chad Birt on Thu Aug 25 2022

Are you preparing to start a physical therapy regimen? Here are 6 tips for preventing injuries and getting the most out of treatment. Read More