The Best Types of Exercise for Keeping Fit as a Senior

It might not come as a surprise, but inactivity is proven to lead to deadly diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer. For young people, this simply means that they need to get more activity in their daily lives. For seniors though, sedentary lifestyles often come with the territory. The aches and pains that…

How to Stay Healthy When Everyone Else is Sick

‘Tis the season for common colds and more. If everyone around you is sick, how can you possibly remain healthy? Rhinoviruses are the most common cause of the common cold in the United States. The virus is transmitted through secretions (a sneeze or cough). If you come inot contact with these germs and then touch…

Happy Bath Safety Month!

Believe it or not, it’s one of the most dangerous rooms in the home. Slick floors where water easily accumulates, hard surfaces, loose rugs, hot water, and slippery showers are some of the main danger zones in the bathroom. For small children and the elderly, great caution should be taken to ensure maximum safety. BEK…

Holiday Desserts for Diabetics

For many people the holiday season is more than a holiday of giving, it is a season of parties and feasting. Where there is a celebration there is food. For those of us with medical conditions that are controlled in part by diet, it is a season to learn to prepare and share so that…

Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy most commonly caused by repetitive movements and extension of wrists.  These activities are most commonly associated with assembly line jobs or those jobs using tools with heavy vibration. The compression of the median nerve usually results in numbness, tingling and paraethesias.  The extents of symptoms vary with amplified…

Operation Christmas Child at BEK Medical

This holiday season, BEK Medical has partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to bring you Operation Christmas Child. Together, we aim to bring the Christmas joy to those in need. We’re asking that all of our customers help to make this year a huge success! Embrace the giving spirit of the Christmas season by participating and helping…

Winter Skin Care Tips

As the winter cold approaches (can you believe it’s that time already?) it’s important to make sure you’ve got the best skin care regimen for your skin type. The winter weather can be even more dry than the rest of the year, so keeping your skin moisturized is a necessity. Without proper care and attention,…