Reading Time: 3 minutes About 142 million Americans over the age of 40 deal with vision problems, according to a 2016 report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM). Many times, these issues can be addressed or even prevented. Most of us don’t think too much about our eye health, but it’s incredibly important. Don’t wait until it’s too late to … Read More
Eat These Best Foods for Eye Health Every Day
Reading Time: 3 minutes Your eyes are just like the rest of your body: they need good nutrition to thrive. Eating a balanced diet (along with reducing sun exposure) alone is good for your eyes, but below are some of the absolute best foods for eye health! Leafy Green Vegetables Dark, leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale, collard greens, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, contain … Read More
Dry Eyes? 7 Simple Approaches for Winter Eye Irritation
Reading Time: 3 minutes Even at our Michael’s® headquarters in balmy San Antonio, Texas, the weather has been a little more frigid this winter. As the temperatures drop, we can expect an increase in cold weather-related health complaints—including dry or itchy eyes. In most places, humidity is lower when the colder winter weather hits. To escape the cold, we turn up the heaters in … Read More
7 Sneaky Everyday Items that Cause Us Pain
Reading Time: 3 minutes Dealing with pain and aren’t sure why? It could be caused by something common you do every day and didn’t realize was an issue. Here are some of the top offenders and how you can modify them to reduce strain and pain over time: #1 Electronic Devices Smartphones, computers, and even e-readers can be tough on the eyes, but they’re hard on posture, … Read More
Digital Devices: Can They Affect Your Child’s Health?
Reading Time: 2 minutes I recently read a few articles that I thought would be of benefit, especially if you are a parent. The gist of these articles is that children who use cell phones, tablets, computers and laptops are being set up for health problems later in life. Recent studies have demonstrated that children who spend hours upon hours using these devices are aging … Read More