Vision & Health Blog

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  Domestic Violence

  Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior in a relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another partner.

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  Heart Disease and High Blood Pressure

  Whether you’re a man or a woman, heart disease is the leading cause of disability and death in the United States. Take control of your health and either prevent heart disease or manage your condition.

  

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  How to Prevent Falls and Stay Safe

  Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65 years of age. These injuries can result in decreased mobility and a loss of independence.

  

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  Behavioral Health Services

  The terms “behavioral health” and “mental health” are often used interchangeably. … Behavioral health includes not only ways of promoting well-being by preventing or intervening in mental illness such as depression or anxiety, but also has as an aim preventing or intervening in substance abuse or other addictions.

  

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  June is Cataract Awareness Month

  Did you know by the age of 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery? To help keep your vision healthy, here are seven facts you should know about cataracts.

  

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  The Monday Mile

  You can maintain your physical and mental health by remaining active. However, people who are blind or visually impaired may find it difficult to be as active as their sighted counterparts.

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  10 Tips to minimize stress & depression over the holidays

  For some, the holidays represent a time of love, family and togetherness. For others the holiday season may spark an overwhelming feeling of stress and depression.

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  November is American Diabetes Month

  Did you know that diabetes can cause eye disease? If left untreated, it can cause vision loss or even blindness. To help you keep your vision healthy, here are five things National Eye Institute would like you to know about diabetic eye disease:

  

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  What Type of Sunglasses May Be Best For You?

  Whether you’re in the park, on the beach or just taking a stroll, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. Sunglasses can prevent damage to the eyes from the sun that could be permanent, keeping certain wavelengths of light from entering the eye.

  

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  How to behave with a guide dog

  Do not distract a working guide dog. Don’t touch, talk to, or feed a working dog whose responsibility it is to keep their owner safe.