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Your vision and eye health are vulnerable to many different diseases as you age. Cancer, glaucoma, and cataracts can all impair your eyesight and require strenuous treatments. However, the number one cause of vision impairment in later years is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). For 2.1 million Americans each year, this gradual disease damages the macula […]

In recent years, it has been increasingly clear that salt is bad for your health. Doctors all over the country are advising patients to cut back. In some cases, patients are being told to cut salt out completely because salt can cause high blood pressure, kidney stones and liver failure, just to name a few […]

There’s no doubt that you’ve heard all the talk about how the food you eat has a major impact on your overall health. I mean, if you’ve been here before, you know we talk about it all the time! You know that you can develop heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and many […]

One of the most interesting features of cardiovascular disease is that symptoms are not only present in the body, but can be found in the eyes as well. In fact, current research suggests that cardiovascular disease may be spotted early through a regular eye exam because symptoms of the condition may be spotted in the […]

There is little doubt that good eyesight is essential for enjoying a healthy and active life. Unfortunately, people get affected by certain diseases that can seriously affect the health of their eyes. For instance, most people are aware that high levels of cholesterol or blood pressure can particularly be bad for your health and are […]