(ARA) – We can all sympathize with the frustration people experience waiting for a new drug that is being tested for a certain disorder. Imagine you have a child with a rare disorder and the only drug effective for treating…
Life-Saving Pediatric Drug Becomes Readily Available to Those in Need
March is Family Eye Health Month
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…
A Breakthrough for Chiropractic Patients: ‘Snapshots’ of Their Nervous System Lead Them to Wellness
‘Insight Subluxation Station’ provides color scans of problems and progress (ARA) – People under chiropractic care often wonder: “Why do I have to keep coming back if I’m pain free?” or “How do I know I’m getting the proper amount…
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.…
Brain Research Shows That Diet and Exercise are Keys to Living Well
“An old adage says that aging is a state of mind, but new research is beginning to prove it.“ As brain research advances, experts are finding that some of the physical and mental changes normally associated with aging may not…
Changing Your Salt Habit Starts at the Grocery Store
(ARA) – Many medical experts would agree that being worth your weight in salt in today’s society is not quite as valuable as it may have been at one time. In fact, researchers and doctors across the world have found…



