When the topics of “diet” and “exercise,” are mentioned, images of shedding unwanted pounds and building up weak muscles tend to come to mind. What goes overlooked is the impact that both these actions have on your eyes. The foods ...
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Believe it or Not: Some Crazy Facts About the Human Body
It’s perfectly easy to take the body for granted. After all, we live with it every day, and most of us don’t exactly look like anything out of the ordinary. In fact, given all of our daily responsibilities, it would ...
Read More »The Habits of Highly Productive People
You’ve probably noticed (perhaps not without some jealousy) that a certain sect of people tend to get things done on a more consistent basis than most other workers. These individuals tend to distinguish themselves at a relatively early age, earning ...
Read More »Focusing In On Macular Degeneration
You don’t have to be a medical doctor to know that the aging process often exacts a heavy toll on our joints, body strength, waistline and hearing. In keeping with this pattern, our eyesight also begins to decline as we ...
Read More »A Closer Look at Glaucoma
It is an undisputed fact that our genetic makeup consists entirely of the genes given to us by our parents. This can often be a source of pride; for example, you might inherit your father’s uncanny athletic ability, or your ...
Read More »Protecting Your Eyes with Sunglasses
Like baseball, cookouts, suntan lotion and swimming, sunglasses are synonymous with the summer season. Since their mass introduction to the US market in 1929, these dark-tinted fashion accessories have been a staple of American culture. But behind their glitzy reputation ...
Read More »Seeing Things Clearer: Avoiding Computer Eye Strains
Have you noticed that your eyes have been feeling tired, fatigued and sore lately? If you spend most of your workday in front of a computer monitor, the culprit behind your weary eyes might have been staring you right ...
Read More »Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging threats to public health, especially for those older than 65 years of age. It is estimated that 4 million Americans and half a million Canadians currently have the disease. While there is ...
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