Childhood is a crucial period for visual health. However, child eye care isn’t always cheap. Some parents wonder how exactly they can get their child’s visual health up to par without overspending. Young eyes take time to fully mature – babies lack distance vision, tracking, and even color vision at birth. They develop these abilities […]
It’s no secret that fruit and vegetables are good for you because of their many beneficial nutrients. But did you know that produce that is locally grown is even better for you than what you may typically find in the supermarket? Not just better for your overall health, but a local diet even has major […]
We’re always looking for new ways to boost our eye health and watching out for lifestyle habits that can impact our vision. And when a new study emerges that proves one of our “bad habits” is actually good for us, then that’s cause for celebration! By now, most of us have heard that the occasional […]
Whenever an athlete gets injured, there are many conversations in the media about what it will take for them to recover and how it will impact both their and their team’s futures. But, have you ever considered what would happen if an athlete developed a vision issue? For athletes, vision is an integral function of […]
If you need corrective eyewear to see properly, chances are, you have contact lenses. It’s the lens of choice both for cosmetic and practical reasons. Some people don’t like the look of glasses, while others can’t have external lenses like eyeglasses because of their line of work or hobbies. No matter what the motive, contact […]
Digital devices are nothing new. From elementary school up to the workplace, more and more of life’s daily tasks are being conducted digitally. With this societal shift comes a lot more digital eye strain caused by using digital devices. So, what do we need to know in order to mitigate these risks? Everyone using mobile […]
In recent years, obesity has been a huge problem for many developed nations. The world’s obesity rate has tripled since 1975, which is definitely sobering. As the years go by, obesity rates seem to keep climbing. At the same time, the amount of obesity-related diseases, like heart disease, also increases. While it is clear there […]
It’s no secret that our kids are spending more and more time on screens these days. Much of their chosen after-school activities revolve around the screen, whether it’s scrolling social media or playing video games. Not only that, but so much of their school time is now done on the screen, too. More and more […]
Entering your 60s brings lots of exciting changes. With retirement on the horizon and the possible arrival of grandchildren, this decade could very well be the best of your life. However, with aging comes many less pleasant changes, too. You have a higher risk of contracting health problems that you’ve never experienced before. But have […]
As the old saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day, and the same goes for building a healthy lifestyle. It’s the little steps we take every day that build up over time and eventually lead to us achieving our goal weights or maximum gains. But, have you ever thought about how developing a daily […]
