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4 Reasons to Try a Hot Bath for Sore Muscles

Hot baths help with a long list of medical complaints. No matter whether you’re living with headaches or dry skin, a soak in the tub can be a simple and effective at-home therapy. You can also try a hot bath for muscle recovery. Although studies debate whether you’re better off taking a hot or cold …

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Your Guide to Bathroom Safety Improvements for Every Budget

When it comes to accidents in the home, your bathroom is statistically the most dangerous place in your house. With 70 percent of home injuries taking place in the bathroom, it’s important to invest in the right bathroom safety accessories — especially if you’re planning to age in place. There are a variety of options …

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Are Bubble Bath Products Really the Best Way to Enhance Your Soak?

When you think of a luxurious bath, you probably imagine a tub of hot water topped with a thick foam of bubbles. While bubble bath products are popular for achieving bath time indulgence, there are other relaxing bath products that can enhance your soak and provide greater health benefits. Why Bubble Bath Products Aren’t the …

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Benefits of Napping For Older Adults

Nothing beats a relaxing nap to help keep you energized throughout the day — as long as you know the proper way to go about it. Sit back, put your feet up, and learn more about the benefits of napping as well as napping practices that will give you the best results. Benefits of Napping …

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Senior Brain Games to Help Keep Your Mind Sharp

As we get older, we start to notice changes in our bodies and minds. Along with physical effects like aches and pains, our brains aren’t as sharp as they once were. Although we can’t completely beat the test of time, there are different activities we can do to be proactive and improve our overall health. …

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American Standard’s Response to COVID-19

American Standard has protected the health of our nation for more than 150 years. As the situation around COVID-19 continues to evolve, your health and safety are our highest priorities. Your Health and Safety American Standard takes great pride in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, especially when we enter our customers’ homes. …

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3 Ways to Prepare the Perfect Hydrotherapy Bath

There’s much more to creating the perfect hydrotherapy bath than just pouring some warm water. You might be surprised at the science behind the perfect bath temperature, aromatherapy, and other wellness benefits of baths. Let’s look at some benefits of hydrotherapy and how to craft the perfect soak. What is a Hydrotherapy Bath? Hydrotherapy is …

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Retirement Expenses: How to Save for Large Purchases

Retirement is a time to enjoy all that you’ve worked hard to accumulate, but that doesn’t mean budgeting is easy. In fact, this period of life requires diligent planning and responsible spending to ensure that your retirement income lasts. Saving for large purchases on a fixed income is possible with careful planning and budgeting, and …

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Get Outside With These 20+ Springtime Activities

The weather is slowly warming and the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy some springtime activities. Whether you have grandchildren visiting or want to get outside solo, these activities will help you enjoy this beautiful season. Springtime Activities with Kids There’s nothing more magical than enjoying that first …

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6 Low-Impact Exercises to Improve Balance

Exercise is important at any age, but especially as we get older. Exercise helps increase your metabolism, improves flexibility, and many other benefits. But one of the most important benefits of exercise is that it can improve your balance, which means you should be safer in everyday activities like getting in and out of the …

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Why You Need an Outward Opening Door on Your Walk-In Tub

According to the CDC, an estimated 234,094 nonfatal bathroom injuries were treated in the U.S in 2008, making the bathroom one of the most dangerous areas in the home. To help reduce this issue, manufacturers created the walk-in tub. Generally, there are two types of walk-in tubs – ones with inward opening doors and ones …

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Fall Asleep Faster: Natural Sleep Remedies, Relaxation Techniques, and More

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our health. It supports healthy brain function, improves your mood, and gives you the energy you need to get through the day. But what happens when you can’t seem to fall asleep? Sleep Awareness Week is March 11th through the 17th and to celebrate, we want …

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