Did you know that in many areas of the US, the average life expectancy for women and men is actually declining? It’s true. For the first time in history, we are seeing a generation of children that may not outlive their parents. Despite technological and medical advances and groundbreaking scientific research, America has managed to become one of the most overly-indulgent and … [Read more...]
Managing Fat Intake for a Heart-Healthy Diet
Think you’ve successfully managed to cheat the system by munching on low-fat cookies and opting for frozen yogurts over ice cream? You may want to reconsider your peace of mind. Fat fact: fats are the necessary evil to sustaining human life. Fats and cholesterol are the construction workers said by a recent study to build artery strength and repair damage inflicted on these … [Read more...]
Is There A Link To Diabetes and Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a vision problem where objects at any distance can appear blurred. It is usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses. It is one of a set of vision problems referred to as “refractive errors”, and this collection of conditions includes nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and the loss of close vision associated with age (presbyopia). … [Read more...]
Safeguarding Your Eyes
This is a guest post from out friend Brett Oliveira, who works with BuyMoreContacts.com. Brett and his team offer lenses from Acuvue Oasys, Biofinity, and Purevision. Even as we become increasingly health conscious as a society, the need to maintain eye health continues to be underemphasized. Following some simple guidelines for eye care can ensure that you guard your … [Read more...]