June is Cataract Awareness Month
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June is Cataract Awareness Month

The goal of Cataract Awareness Month is to educate people to be on the lookout for symptoms of cataracts, and to seek help from an eye care professional about possible symptoms.
Boost your mood by picking the right food
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Boost your mood by picking the right food

When you think of working on improving mental health, things like meditation, stress reduction therapies and deep breathing exercises likely come to mind.
Eye drops show promise in slowing progression of nearsightedness in children
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Eye drops show promise in slowing progression of nearsightedness in children

Clinical trial results of atropine eye drops offer hope for slowing the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.
Experimental drug shows promise in preventing diabetic retinal vascular diseases
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Experimental drug shows promise in preventing diabetic retinal vascular diseases

An experimental drug that had previously demonstrated an ability to slow the growth of liver tumors in mice, has now shown an ability to prevent diabetic retinal vascular disease.
A diet rich in fruits and veggies can lower risk of depression
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A diet rich in fruits and veggies can lower risk of depression

Researchers found that just adding one more serving of fruit or vegetable to your daily intake can lift your mood. 
Soft contact lenses found to contain toxic chemicals
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Soft contact lenses found to contain toxic chemicals

PFAS are commonly found in stain-resistant, oil-resistant and water-resistant products. 
Diminishing Senses is So Senseless!
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Diminishing Senses is So Senseless!

What steps can you take TODAY to keep your two most critical senses in tip-top shape?
Fight inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods
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Fight inflammation with anti-inflammatory foods

When inflammation happens over a period of time, it can damage tissues and organs as well as damage DNA and lead to diseases such as heart disease and cancer.
AMD patients with visual disability at higher risk of cardiovascular disease
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AMD patients with visual disability at higher risk of cardiovascular disease

Researchers at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine in Korea conducted a nationwide cohort study involving nearly 4 million adults.