Three tips to prevent falling in your home
Whether it’s tripping over a loose cord, an unsecured rug or even over your own feet – falls can happen in the blink of an eye. It’s no secret that, as you age, injuries from falling become a greater risk. Falling can lead to broken bones and other serious injuries [...]
Managing stress during the holiday season
With the holiday season quickly approaching, it can be understandably difficult to keep your stress levels low. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands – cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining. But with some practical tips, you can work to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. [...]
The importance of a consistent sleep schedule
Adults need an average of seven hours of sleep a night, but sleep schedules look different for everyone. Whether you struggle to fall asleep or can’t seem to wake up in the mornings, managing a sleep schedule can be difficult. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that [...]
Three benefits of a daily stretching routine
You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But, we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. You’ve likely heard of the terms downward-facing dog, sun salutation and child’s pose – these are all common stretches used daily by those [...]
Three benefits of consuming a plant-rich diet
Almost every week, a new diet trend is hitting the health food headlines – making “diet culture” a confusing and frustrating concept for many people. There is, however, one diet plan that has consistently proven its effectiveness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and reducing risk of developing conditions such as [...]
Breaking down three services Compwell offers
Compwell offers a full suite of chronic care wellness services, which provide an improved quality of life for patients. Our services achieve meaningful health results by encompassing what is important to the patient – including lifestyle, goals and motivations – while employing the very latest evidence-based clinical guidelines to drive [...]