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Warning signs of a serious eye problem

Eyes aren't exempt from the wear and tear of aging. Some of the age-related changes in the eyes are annoying but not serious — for example, it can become difficult to focus on near objects, and eyelashes may thin out a bit. But other changes can threaten vision.

With age, the eyes' ability to stay lubricated starts to wane. This can leave eyes feeling irritated, sticky, dry, or gritty. The lens of the eye can become less elastic. Night vision may also start to suffer, which can pose problems when driving at night. In contrast, cataract, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can rob you of your sight.



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How do you know if an eye problem is a nuisance or the start of something serious? The following signs and symptoms warrant a call to your doctor. Catching serious eye problems early can help preserve your vision. Even non-vision-threatening problems can be treated to keep your eyes comfortable and your eyesight as sharp as possible.

Call your doctor if you experience any of the following:

  • Change in iris color

  • Crossed eyes

  • Dark spot in the center of your field of vision

  • Difficulty focusing on near or distant objects

  • Double vision

  • Dry eyes with itching or burning

  • Episodes of cloudy vision

  • Excess discharge or tearing

  • Eye pain

  • Floaters or flashers

  • Growing bump on the eyelid

  • Halos (colored circles around lights) or glare

  • Hazy or blurred vision

  • Inability to close an eyelid

  • Loss of peripheral vision

  • Redness around the eye

  • Spots in your field of vision

  • Sudden loss of vision

  • Trouble adjusting to dark rooms

  • Unusual sensitivity to light or glare

  • Veil obstructing vision

  • Wavy or crooked appearance to straight lines

For more information about preventing and treating eye disease, buy The Aging Eye, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School.

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Bicycle injuries are mounting, especially in adults

These days, more and more adults bike to work, combining their daily workout with their daily commute, all while helping the environment. Unfortunately, biking is getting riskier. A new study found that between 1998 and 2013, the rate of bicycle injuries rose by 28% and the rate of people admitted to the hospital because of bike injuries rose by 120%.

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5 truths about protecting your eyes

Of your five senses, which one are you most afraid of losing? If you're like most people, your answer is your ability to see. Because our eyesight is so precious, it's no wonder that myths abound about what can damage our eyes — and what can protect them. Here, we debunk five common myths — and tell you how to truly keep your eyes healthy.

Myth: Doing eye exercises will delay the need for glasses.

Fact: Eye exercises will not improve or preserve vision or reduce the need for glasses. Your vision depends on many factors, including the shape of your eyeball and the health of the eye tissues, neither of which can be significantly altered with eye exercises.

Myth: Reading in dim light will worsen your vision.

Fact: Dim lighting will not damage your eyesight. However, it will tire your eyes out more quickly. The best way to position a reading light is to have it shine directly onto the page, not over your shoulder. A desk lamp with an opaque shade pointing directly at the reading material is ideal.

Myth: Carrots are the best food for the eyes.

Fact: Carrots, which contain vitamin A, are indeed good for the eyes. But fresh fruits and dark green leafy vegetables, which contain more antioxidant vitamins such as C and E, are even better. Antioxidants may even help protect the eyes against cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Just don't expect them to prevent or correct basic vision problems such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

Myth: It's best not to wear glasses or contact lenses all the time. Taking a break from them allows your eyes to rest.

Fact: If you need glasses or contacts for distance or reading, use them. Not wearing your glasses will strain your eyes and tire them out instead of resting them. However, it will not worsen your vision or lead to eye disease.

Myth: Staring at a computer screen all day is bad for the eyes.

Fact: Using a computer does not damage your eyes. However, staring at a computer screen all day can contribute to eyestrain or tired eyes. People who stare at a computer screen for long periods tend not to blink as often as usual, which can cause the eyes to feel dry and uncomfortable.  To help prevent eyestrain, adjust the lighting so it doesn't create a glare or harsh reflection on the screen, rest your eyes briefly every 20 minutes, and make a conscious effort to blink regularly so that your eyes stay well lubricated.

For more information about keeping your eyes healthy, buy The Aging Eye, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School.

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The Process Of Prostate Cancer Staging

By Nancy Gardner


Staging of tumors helps the doctor to tell how extensive the disease is. However, several scans have to be done and tests carried out for a proper diagnosis. From the results, management plans can then be drawn. This is why professionals in the medical field emphasize on prostate cancer staging.

The cancer of the prostate is staged using TNM stages. This is in the international standard of staging. It assesses the tumor, lymph nodes and the degree of spread. If the tumor is said to be in T1, it means that the area affected is too small and thus a diagnosis cannot be made through palpation or scans. A needle biopsy has to be done in order to pick this up.

Tumors in stage T2 are classified into three categories. The first one is T2a which indicates that only one lobe of the prostate gland is affected. In T2b, more than half of gland is affected and in T2c stage the entire lobe is affected. On the other hand, if the tumor has left the prostate gland to affect the capsule but has not spread further is said to be in stage T3. This stage has two categories. T3a and T3b where the malignancy has reached the capsule and seminal vesicles respectively.

The final stage in tumor classification is T4 stage in which the tumor is found in various body organs. The nearby organs are mostly affected including the rectum, muscles, bladder and the pelvic cavity sides. The fourth and third stages are the most difficult to manage.

In lymph node staging, the guiding factor is the severity of the condition in the lymph nodes. They are said to be positive if they contain cancer cells. This makes them to swell. In NX stage, it is not possible to check them and in N0 stage the lymph nodes adjacent to the prostate have no cancer cells. However, in N1 stage, the malignancy has reached the lymph nodes.

When classifying according to the degree of spread, the first stage is M0 which signifies that the tumor is confined just within the pelvis. In M1, the cancer has finally got out of the pelvis. It has sub stages. The first one is the M1a where the lymph nodes next to the pelvis have been affected and M1b means the skeletal system has been affected by the tumor. In M1c, the malignancy has eventually spread to the rest of a body. A couple of factors are considered in doing the staging.

Locally advanced type of prostate cancer extends just to the capsule of this gland but the metastasizing type spreads to many of body organs. Mainly, the victims of this spread are the bones and lymph nodes. This is why early detection is stressed to prevent such complications.

Metastasis can occur when the tumor is still in its initial stages. That is why people are advised to regularly go for blood tests and scans for early diagnosis. If some cancerous cells are found in other body organs, immediate action should be taken to control the spread.




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Seek A Dentist For Healthy Teeth

By Ruthie Livingston


The teeth is a very important body part. Although it may occupy just a little space in your entire body, it plays a significant role. So it is imperative that you take good care of it. You do not know what defects you would suffer if you neglect your duty towards this body part. Here happens the toothaches, the deformation of dentals, bad breath, and many others.

Speaking of this, one of the most neglected body part by most people is the teeth. Most have their focus on the skin, the face, the hair, and others since advertisements stress on them. Little do they know that as little as the teeth may be, it carries much significance. So to address the needs of the part, there is a need for a dentist Richardson TX.

This professional has what it takes to treat your deficiencies in order to return the advantages that you should have been getting out from your teeth because they are doctors for the oral cavity. In other words, they are experts in dealing with matters concerning your teeth. That is why if there are matters you need to address in your oral health, then visit a dental clinic.

As a result, there are a lot of individuals who suffer from bad oral health and appearance. Such situation is not at all likeable since the condition of the teeth has a lot to do with your wellbeing. So if you wish to gain back your oral health, then you must go to a dentist and avail of the dental services you need.

A dentist is an expert in handling matters concerning the teeth. No matter what problem you may have, you can always rely on this professional for a solution. So if you are suffering from any inconvenience in this body part, go to the nearest clinic from your home. Or if you have a particular clinic in mind, you may go there at once.

Braces are unlike eyelasses which you can purchase at an affordable price. Braces are expensive so that if you are incapable of purchasing one, it will leave you to endure having deformed dentals. This one is not at all good. It leaves you feeling conscious of how you look and how people would react if they were to see your crooked and deformed teeth.

This kind of dental infirmity is actually caused by just one reason and that is neglect. So if you have this, you most probably have not taken care of your dentals well. But toothache is not the only infirmity you will get, if you continue to neglect your oral well being, you will also have oral sensitivity, dental deformation, and a bunch of other problems.

That is why you certainly have to take care of your dentals. To do this, you need to do what is prescribed by the experts in this matter who are the tooth doctors or the dentists. The most basic instructions are to brush your teeth regularly, visit the dentist regularly, and take only prescribed foods.

Because of this, they color and retain plaque which is just very discouraging. So in order to get away with all these bad things, go to a dental clinic nearest your home. If you are from Richardson TX, you would find a lot of them. So do not worry.




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Receive Quality Wedding Hair And Makeup Nashville TN Services

By Nancy Gardner


When one attends a wedding he or she is usually expected to be at his or her best when it comes to fashion and glamor. With this in mind, you need to seek the professional assistance of experts who shall assist you prepare for this occasion. This is expected of anyone who in one way or the other will part of the occasion. As a lady, you will want your hair and facials done to the very best. Well, worry no more because Wedding Hair and Makeup Nashville TN experts will be there for you.

To have the good looks one has to meet some costs . It is not easy to look elegant without hiring some professionals. At some point many people tend to think that they can apply makeup on their own and still look good. However this might not end up working for them. Having an expert will help one feel comfortable and enjoy the day depending on your role during the event.

Having assistance from Nashville TN professionals who are trained and know the kind of makeup that will make you look beautiful is important. They will be there to refresh your makeup and do your hair as you proceed to the next session . This maintains your pretty look throughout the day.

Ensure you hire the services of the beauty experts who you believe are good at the job. It becomes important to ask a variety of questions so as to know if they are good at what they do. A qualified expert will answer your questions confidently.

It is good to have in mind that good looks cannot be achieved by simple and ordinary people. The expert you intend to hire must have the relevant academic qualifications. Choose a professional who shall be confident enough and has a wider knowledge on how to handle the clients.

As you know, weddings are one of those occasions where you will find yourself very busy. This will therefore require that you select experts who will be fast when delivering the services. It is however impossible to know who among the beauticians are fast in doing so until you put them to test. The candidate who proves to be fast should be the one to be considered for the job.

It is however important to consider your budget when planning for these services. To ensure that you do not strain yourself so much, make a point of collecting the estimates from the available service providers. It is also appropriate to consider negotiation of the prices. The experts may offer you good discounts or even free additional services.

To crown it all, this will only work out depending on the budget that one has. It is advisable ho have a rough estimate of what you wish to spend. After all, the research and interviews with the prospective clients should give you an idea of the standard charges. Ensure you settle for what fits your budget perfectly. Hire the best facials specialist who best fits into what you had planned for.




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What To Know Regarding Karate Portland Oregon

By Ruthie Livingston


Being active is important for health and wellness. Numerous activities and sports are done by people of all ages, such as karate. This is a form of martial art that is commonly associated with Okinawa, Japan. This is a striking sport that involves many components. People in Portland OR might benefit from karate Portland Oregon services.

This practice involves use of stances and hips that help generate striking power. It involves distance breathing techniques that further focus power. There is also emphasis on prearranged forms known as Kata.

Training for this is divided into three main areas: basics, sparring and forms. Basic motions, which may be called Kihon, involve studying the fundamental aspects of this art. Then there is Kata, also called forms. This refers to a collection of movements and techniques bought together by the combative or physical principles that Kata expresses. These are represented as a fixed set of moves against opponents that are imagined. The moves in a certain format might be interpreted as self-defense methods. Sparring might be constrained to many rules or it might be known as free sparring. This can be practiced as part of self-defense or sport.

Different types exist. Some might require special equipment or even traditional Okinawa weaponry. People are encouraged to look into what styles are available and what they include. Certain ones might be best for beginners or young people or those who are more advanced.

The practice goes back thousands of years in China when the Dharma created a practice the allowed for improved physical development. It was used by monks and missionaries so they could learn the skills needed to defend themselves. Okinawa was defeated in the 1600s and rulers enforced a no weapons law that was strict. As a way to defend themselves, they remind their combat skills and chose a practice that could be done without any weapons. They practiced it often, especially at night will in their sleep clothes.

There are mental and physical benefits that come with practicing karate. On a physical level, it can help people improve their coordination and reflexes. This might also benefit them when it comes to improving their performance in other physical activities. Most people notice an increase in their stamina and strength. They are more likely to feel better throughout the day. This can aid with weight control and flexibility, which benefits overall fitness. It is a cardiovascular workout, which means it benefits the vital organs known as the heart and lungs. People who practice this will be able to improve their balance and also better defend themselves.

There are also a number of mental benefits that might develop from this practice. Some might note improve concentration, which improves their study and work habits. It can aid in reducing stress and improving ability to relax.

Confidence also comes of this. People are usually more confident in their ability to handle confrontations and defend themselves and their loved ones. This practice can boost self-esteem and improve the outlook a person has on life. They will gather more respect for themselves and others in their lives. Usually people feel more motivation and have a more positive and optimistic attitude.




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Do you feel run down when you’re low on sleep? Of course you do, and your immune system does as well.

Researchers in San Francisco actually exposed 164 people to a cold virus recently, and found that people who sleep six hours or less per night were more than 400 percent less likely to resist infection.
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