Our bodies need some sodium since it is a nutrient, but overdoing it can lead to health problems. The difficult part is that sodium “hides” in foods such as processed and fast foods. The amount is high in restaurant foods, so watch what you eat when you go out to dinner. Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure. The pressure within your veins and...
Halloween is only one week away! Kids are excited and getting their costumes ready for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. During this fun event, it is important to keep your little ones safe while they are out foraging for candy. Here are some ways to keep your little ones safe during trick-or-treat: When you are buying or making your child’s costume, make sure that...
If you are looking to invest in a company that has the forward vision in the field of ophthalmology, Nova Oculus Partners is the key. Their innovative team has revolutionized the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Age-related macular degeneration affects millions of Americans. This eye condition clouds the central vision making it very difficult to do...
Have you had watery, itchy eyes lately? Do you feel like you have an on-going cold? If the “cold” lasts for more than two weeks, then you likely have allergies. Even though we are in sunny Florida and in the Fall season, allergens still abound. The summer seasonal allergies from flowering plants and bushes can last a bit longer down here than in northern states. Since our...
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