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"Buying contact lenses without a prescription involves serious health care risks because sellers may not be contact lens specialists."
If you think you need to lose some weight, you are not alone. According to the American Obesity Association (AOA), there are approximately 196 million adults in the US who are overweight, obese, or severely obese.
The American Osteopathic Association is calling for Congress to renew the health insurance plan known as the State Children's Health Insurance Program, according to the organization.
The Department of Health and Human Services Administration of Aging Funds has awarded $787,500 in grants. It will be funded under the Pension Counseling and Information Program.
Chicago O'Hare Airport has grown from initiative to world's greatest travel mecca, experiencing growing pains in the process. A multi-part story.
Although most people use computers today few are aware of the risks of developing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Symptoms of CVS if neglected long can lead to various long term problems. Read on to learn more...
tired of following the eat, sleep be merry, then eat some more because Monday we diet mindset? Let's re-discover some common sense guidelines to weight loss we can live with!
The quick check at school to see if your child can see the chart on the wall is not enough to rule out many visual problems. Scheduling a back-to-school vision exam is one of the most overlooked items on parents' to-do lists.
This article will help families learn more about elderly abuse and how to protect their aging loved ones.
The World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), and World Bank purport to regulate trade and support Third World investment for the benefit of all. The record speaks otherwise.
Our eyes are a very important and sensitive part of our bodies, yet we continually neglect them. Studies show most contact lens weares admit to not properly caring for their lenses. Here are some tips to care for contact lenses properly.
National Save Your Vision Month by the American Optometric Association is a campaign that raises awareness of the importance for Americans to have regular eye exams and some tips on how to maintain eye health.
The month of March is host to a number of awareness initiatives.
Digging for Dollars is a series providing FREE reputable Internet resources to people seeking financial assistance for a variety of elder causes.
Caring for your aging parent can be challenging, this article discusses some of the issues involved, from in home care to personal care.
Teenagers along with the rest of the world are getting more and more obese. The impact that being obese has on teenage lives is more than just medical. Find out more in this article.
Elder care is a growing concern in America. The percentage of seniors is growing and the need for comprehensive elder care is also.
When should you consider seeking help for your elderly parents? As America ages, more and more Americans face just that very question. Do you know how to find the answer to this question? This article helps you face the tough decisions with information.
Do you spend alot of time working on your computer? Do your eyes often feel tired and irritated? Then read this informative article today and find out what you need to know about Computer Vision Syndrome!
Being over 50 has its ups and downs a narrow slippery road. We speed into a new age of inflation with kundalini rising and our social security waning. What's a woman to do?
Insurance coverage for vision therapy is just an appeal away.
Alternative medicine can be beneficial on many different levels. This article will show you the different terms, and alternative healing systems.
Scammers target seniors because they have accumulated financial resources. With the right knowledge and tools, seniors can protect themselves.
You've got to love Chris Matthews - the weekday host of MSNBC's Hardball. Wednesday (February 28th), the day after the hideous 4% drop in the Dow Jones Industrial - triggered by a 10% sell off in China - Chris Matthews asked the questions seemingly neglected by the masses.
While our eyes are a part of the body that are imperative to take care of, many people neglect theirs due to lack of funds. But that doesn't have to be the case. Read about resources that help you pay to take care of your eyes.
An article reviewing the 5 most common health concerns affecting African-American males over the age of 65.
If there is one thing that has become evident in recent years, it is the fact that you cannot wait until you need help to become aware of what is out there.
Pedophiles have a system of acronyms and buzzwords that they use to identify each other, kind of like a perverts' secret handshake. Keep your child safe by learning what they are and how to stop them from grooming your child for abuse.