As we age, our vision unfortunately deteriorates. For most of us, this deterioration is marked by one of three diseases: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration (often referred to as AMD). Affectionately (or perhaps not so affectionately) known as the Big Three, these diseases impact almost 30 million people in the United States. By the age […]
If you’ve felt intensely tired for many months at a time, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, or CFS. However, the exact number is unknown because so many cases go undiagnosed. But what makes chronic fatigue syndrome different from just being tired? Well, it’s tiredness that […]
Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a common disease that many people suffer from as they age. If you’ve been keeping up with our blog, you’ve no doubt been introduced to this condition before. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with AMD recently, things might feel hopeless. After all, a slow decline […]
Some experts have estimated that nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is affected by myopia, more commonly known as nearsightedness. Just as it sounds, nearsightedness means that you can see pretty well up close. But, while that sounds nice, the problem is that myopic eyes struggle to see objects at a distance. This condition […]
It’s a well-known fact that women live longer than men, on average. This has a lot to do with the fact that women take fewer risks, generally speaking, as they typically have less dangerous jobs and are less likely to engage in life-threatening hobbies or activities. There are also actually genetic advantages to having two […]
If you’ve ever noticed straight lines starting to look wavy, struggled to recognize faces, or felt like the center of your vision just isn’t as sharp as it used to be, it can be unsettling. Changes like these often raise a simple but worrying question – what is happening to my eyesight? For millions of […]
Changing seasons can bring about a lot of excitement. It’s always fun to pull out those cozy sweaters, anticipate ski trips, and even just enjoy cozy movies on the couch as it snows outside. However, transitioning into the colder months has its drawbacks, too, and for some more than others. This is because the further […]
It’s no secret that hockey goalies need to be tough. From crouching on the ice for three periods of play to being willing to take a puck to any given part of their body (with padding, of course, but still), there’s a lot of tenacity when it comes to defending the hockey goal. But what […]
As the new year approaches, many people anticipate what a change in the calendar will bring. Some subscribe to the Chinese lunar zodiac, which runs on 12-year cycles. Twenty-twenty-five was the year of the snake, which many took to be a year of shedding habits that no longer serve them. Twenty-twenty-six, on the other hand, […]
Watching football has become the ubiquitous American pastime. Whether you’re enjoying Friday Night Lights in the fall or dialed in to the NFL Red Zone throughout the professional season, it’s a sport that people across the country love watching. It’s also one of the most popular sports to pursue as a young athlete. In fact, […]
