Spring has finally sprung and it’s a great time to freshen up your habits and start anew. From destressing to tossing expired meds, these little tweaks are great reminders to refresh your habits! Breathe In, Breathe Out Deep breathing can reduce stress levels almost immediately and
Activated charcoal seems to be everywhere recently. I’ve seen it advertised as an addition to face masks and whitening toothpastes. It can be sold in tablet, capsule, or powder form. What’s the claim? A growing number of people are hopping on the activated charcoal train with
Growing research is suggesting that that what you eat and drink can protect your body against many health issues. Studies have shown that up to 70% of heart disease cases are preventable with the right food choices. Here are some of the best foods for your
The American Optometric Association has dubbed March as “Save Your Vision Month,” and I’m thrilled about it! We should be conscious about saving our vision every month, but this is a good reminder to get back to basics. A focus for the month is digital eye
I recently wrote about the DASH diet when U.S. News & World Report listed it as one of the “Top 3 Diets for 2018.” The diet encourages eating vegetables, fruit, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy products and very few foods that are high in
Older people who eat at least one serving of spinach, kale, or another leafy green vegetable per day are on average mentally 11 years younger than people the same age as them who don’t eat a serving a day. One single food group: so neuroprotective! So, what
Depression is an epidemic in our country. Statistics show that in a given year around 19 million people are treated for depression. A 2016 statistic in JAMA Internal Medicine reported 12% of Americans take at least one antidepressant. I can’t help thinking this surge in depression
Snow reflects almost 80 percent of UV radiation, so your overall exposure is nearly doubled when skiing, snowboarding, shoveling, or playing in the snow. If you're headed outside, make sure to protect your eyes and skin with glasses that have UVA/B protection! My favorite picks are
By now, you have probably noticed that this month is devoted to the heart. It isn’t just because Valentine’s Day falls in February—it’s because we need to remind ourselves about heart disease and how to lower our risk! Did you know that heart disease number one
Almost all of us will need prescription steroids at some point in our lifetime. Steroid cream for a bad rash, oral steroids for an inflammatory reaction or bronchitis, steroid eye drops for ocular disease, steroid injections for joint issues, steroid inhalers for asthma, and even
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