Tips to help stop mouth breathing at night
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Tips to help stop mouth breathing at night

When you think about getting a good night's sleep, you most likely don't think about the impact that breathing through your mouth might have on the quality of your sleep.
The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
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The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes

The huge decrease in estrogen levels in the body during menopause affects different tissues in the body and that includes the eyes. 
Possible link between vision issues and Alzheimer's
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Possible link between vision issues and Alzheimer's

Dementia is on the rise in the United States so a top priority for doctors is finding risk factors that can be addressed and hopefully mitigated.
Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration
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Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration

A recent study published in the International Journal of Retina and Vitreous sheds light on the potential link between iris freckles and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
6 Bad habits to avoid to help protect your vision
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6 Bad habits to avoid to help protect your vision

Our daily habits have the potential of impacting our vision health and it's easy to overlook these seemingly innocuous things and not realize the potential harm they can impose on our eyes.
The great sleep debate: Which side are you on?
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The great sleep debate: Which side are you on?

While experts may not have been able to determine if side sleeping is the best position, they do agree that it is the preferred position over stomach or back sleeping.
How gut health impacts your eye health
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How gut health impacts your eye health

Having a healthy gut microbiome plays a key role in your overall health, which includes the eyes. 
New eye drop to reverse cataracts in clinical trials
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New eye drop to reverse cataracts in clinical trials

Researchers are encouraged by initial study results of a new eye drop that has been developed to treat early to moderate age-related cataracts.
Enjoy a cup of coffee to celebrate National Coffee Month!
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Enjoy a cup of coffee to celebrate National Coffee Month!

Millions of Americans kickstart their day with a comforting cup of coffee and August is National Coffee Month.