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HOW TO TREAT AND PREVENT POOR VISION What are some common eye problems I can prevent? For most people, sight is the most helpful of all the senses. It allows you to understand and navigate the world around you. So it’s important to take good care of your eyes so they work properly well into the future. Most people experience eye problems from time to time, and vision problems tend to increase with age. Many of these problems are minor and don’t last too long. But there are some serious eye problems that can cause major damage to the eyes, including a permanent loss of vision. Luckily most eye problems, including those that are very serious, can be prevented. Here is a list of some common preventable eye problems. Dry eyes   Dry eyes can cause significant eye discomfort and impaired vision, usually in both eyes. Symptoms include: eye redness stringy mucus in the eyes light sensitivity a scratchy sensation in the eyes watery eyes, blurry vision, or eye...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGING As people age, they become more susceptible to disease and disability . However, much of the burden of ill health among older people can be reduced or prevented by adequately addressing specific risk factors.  SOME COMMON DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH AGING   1.Heart Disease   According to the CDC, heart disease remains the leading killer of adults over age 65, accounting for 489,722 deaths in 2014. As a chronic condition, heart disease affects 37 percent of men and 26 percent of women 65 and older, according to the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics. As people age, they're increasingly living with risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, that increase the chances of having a stroke or developing heart disease. 2.Cancer   Cancer is the second leading cause of death among people over age 65, with 413,885 deaths in 2014, according to the CDC. The CDC also reports that 28 ...

  ABOUT STOMACH ULCERS  What are peptic ulcers? Peptic ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine. They’re usually formed as a result of inflammation caused by the bacteria H. pylori, as well as from erosion from stomach acids. Peptic ulcers are a fairly common health problem. There are three types of peptic ulcers: gastric ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the stomach esophageal ulcers: ulcers that develop inside the esophagus duodenal ulcers: ulcers that develop in the upper section of the small intestines, called the duodenum       SUPPLEMENTS TO HELP TREAT STOMACH ULCERS   FOREVER FIELDS OF GREENS Excellent “green food” source . A great source of antioxidants Contains beneficial phytonutrients  Help in healing sores With today’s busy lifestyles and the convenience of fast food, we all too often neglect eating fresh, green ...

WHAT CAUSES BAD BREATH? There are a number of reasons you might have dragon breath. While many causes are harmless, bad breath can sometimes be a sign of something more serious. Bacteria Bad breath can happen anytime thanks to the hundreds of types of bad breath-causing bacteria that naturally lives in your mouth. Your mouth also acts like a natural hothouse that allows these bacteria to grow. When you eat, bacteria feed on the food left in your mouth and leaves a foul-smelling waste product behind. Dry Mouth Feeling parched? Your mouth might not be making enough saliva. Saliva is important because it works around the clock to wash out your mouth. If you don’t have enough, your mouth isn’t being cleaned as much as it should be. Dry mouth can be caused by certain medications, salivary gland problems or by simply breathing through your mouth. Gum Disease Bad breath that just won’t go away or a constant bad taste in your ...

 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT  PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT For most men, these nightly bathroom runs may be the first sign of an enlarged prostate. Other symptoms may include trouble starting a stream of urine, leaking, or dribbling. And, like gray hair, an enlarged prostate is a natural by-product of getting older, doctors say. Trouble is, the nightly bathroom runs become more frequent -- eventually edging their way into the daytime routine. "They can't sit through a meeting or a plane flight without getting up," says Kevin Slawin, MD, a professor of urology at Baylor School of Medicine in Houston. "It's very annoying … and when they have to go, they really have to go." It's a problem that has several names -- enlarged prostate, benign prostate hyperplasia, or simply BPH. According to the National Kidney and Urological Disease Information Clearinghouse, the most common prostate problem for men over 50 is prostate enlargement. By age 60, over one-ha...

HOW TO DEVELOP YOUR KIDS SMARTER AND HEALTHIER WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Infants and children are more likely to suffer from poor nutrition than compared to adults. There are a number of reasons for this. Low Nutritional Stores : Newborn infants have low stores of fat and protein. The smaller your child, the less reserves of energy they have. This means that they can only cope with starvation for shortened periods of time. High Nutritional Demands For Growth : The amount of nutrition children require is greatest during infancy. This is because of their rapid growth during this period. When your child is 4 months old, 30% of their nutritional intake is used for growth. By the age of 1 year, this falls to 5%. Rapid Development in the Nervous System : Your child’s brain grows rapidly during the last four months of pregnancy and also during the first two years of life. The connections between the nerve cells in the brain are being formed during this time. Good nutrition is...

                WHAT ARE JOINTS PROBLEMS? Your musculoskeletal system is constructed of bones, muscles, and joints. The bones attach to each other at a joint, where strong tissues called tendons and ligaments help connect the bones. On the ends of each bone is a lining of smooth, protective cartilage and soft tissues (synovial membranes) that produce a liquid (synovial fluid). Thanks to the cartilage and synovial membranes, your bones are cushioned and lubricated so that they will not rub against each other. Joints are beautifully designed to let you move your body and support your weight as you go through life.  But, as you get older, your cartilage may start to deteriorate from the normal wear and tear of the passing years. The protective membranes and fluids in your joints begin to dry up. These changes may allow the bones to rub against each other painfully. You may also notice that some joints have changed shape—espe...