From 6 months old to 106 years old – everyone needs an eye exam Almost 80 percent of preschool-aged children never have an eye exam. And many vision screenings in school don’t test for common eye diseases. What can you…
Early Detection is Key to Preventing Vision Loss
Don’t wait for symptoms — regular exams are recommended Which of your five senses would you most fear losing? Most people say they fear losing their vision. Our eyesight enables us to maintain our independence, to gather information, to enjoy…
Antioxidant Vitamins and Zinc Reduce Risk of Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(ARA) – Findings from a nationwide clinical trial reported that high levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and its associated vision loss. Scientists found that people at high risk of developing…
Joint Discomfort Has No Age
It can happen at any time and at any age. Strenuous activity, whether from jogging, a set of tennis or even gardening, can cause joint stiffness and discomfort, limiting range of motion and decreasing mobility among younger people as well…
Too Stressed to Snooze?
Solutions for a More Peaceful Night’s Sleep Most Americans do not get the recommended eight hours of sleep required for good health, safety and optimum performance. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) recently reported that 63 percent of Americans…
When Should Hearing Be Tested?
“What? … I’m sorry I couldn’t hear you? … Could you repeat that? … What did you say? “ If these are the questions you ask when talking with others, then it’s likely you need to have your hearing tested.…
Welcome to the Age of Bionic Hearing!
(ARA) – Better. Stronger. Faster. That was the promise made by those fictional techno-doctors who used their imaginary electronic wizardry to reconstruct Jaime Sommers’ character into The Bionic Woman. Fiction back in the 1970s — today, a reality. Many of…
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s disease is often confused with other inflammatory bowel disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, thus making it difficult to diagnose. Crohn’s disease can affect any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus.…
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – Who is a Malignant Narcissist?
QUESTION Number 1 – Who is a Narcissist? Dear Dr. Vaknin, I read the excerpts you placed on your web site with great interest. I wanted to ask: Isn’t your definition of malignant narcissism too wide? Having read it, I…
Study Shows Low-Sodium Diet Can Decrease Blood Pressure as Effectively as Some Medications
(ARA) – A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology says that women who limit their salt intake can substantially lower their blood pressure. In fact, the study, which looked at the health benefits of…