Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays. More than 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and most are associated with exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. And even though it’s the most common form of cancer… Continue reading Protect Your Skin When Gardening
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5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life
Keeping eyes healthy is important at any age, beginning with young children. February is Low Vision Awareness Month, and Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision and healthcare organization, recommends the following to keep eyes healthy throughout your life: Get regular eye exams. Vision screenings and eye exams are critical to maintaining eye health. Comprehensive dilated… Continue reading 5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Safe for Life
Why Sunglasses Are A Must
Sometimes bigger is better! When it comes to sunglasses think Audrey Hepburn movie star chic! . With spring sliding into summer, dermatologist Dr. Dawn Davis, in a report from the Mayo Clinic, explains why a good pair of (big) sunglasses is essential. It’s a very good investment to have big sunglasses around the eyes,” Davis says. Why?… Continue reading Why Sunglasses Are A Must
Choosing the Best Sunglasses
Editor’s note: With summer getting closer, lots of people are thinking about getting a new pair of sunglasses. Here, from the experts at the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, are some tips on picking the best pair for you and your vision health: Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most… Continue reading Choosing the Best Sunglasses
The Reason You Need to Wear Your Shades
Three-quarters of Americans are concerned about potential eye problems from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, yet only 31 percent protect their eyes with sunglasses or other UV-protective eyewear every time they go outside, according to a nationwide survey released May 4th 2016. The report by The Vision Council, based on a survey of more than 10,000… Continue reading The Reason You Need to Wear Your Shades
The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes
Dr. Mirwat Sami, a Houston board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery, says that it is essential to have a yearly eye exam to protect your vision, especially as you get older. But it’s also crucial to avoid some bad habits that could affect your vision. Here, she shares how to protect your… Continue reading The Good Habits That Can Help Your Eyes
Seven Ways to Protect your Skin from Sun Damage
Excessive exposure to the sun can cause significant damage to our skin. Dermatologists say that too much exposure to the sun can result in spots, drying, wrinkling and in some cases, skin cancer. That is why it is important to protect the skin from sun exposure. Some simple steps that one can do to protect… Continue reading Seven Ways to Protect your Skin from Sun Damage