Bullying is in the news lately not only because October happens to be Bully Prevention Awareness Month but also because of the recent death of 15-year-old Amanda Todd, who committed suicide after being tormented for years in school and online.…
Since one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure (HBP), you likely know that this condition, also known as hypertension, can damage your heart and kidneys. But HBP can also harm your eyes. When blood pushes…
Summer is a time of delightful disruption. But suspended bedtimes, sleepovers, and late-night celebrations can disrupt sleep patterns for the whole family. Then, when summer ends, it’s difficult to reestablish the back-to-school routine. With one week left until school starts,…
We’ve heard the statistics so many times that they no longer seem startling: More than 30 percent of U.S. adults and 17 percent of children are obese. What does that mean for America’s future? Experts predict kids these days will…
In the 1990s, I treated many patients with AIDS who suffered eye damage and vision loss due to the immune system breakdown caused by the disease. Today, AIDS and HIV, the virus that causes it, are better managed with prescription…
Recently, I wrote about the benefits of spending a few minutes in the sun. However, if you are outdoors for more than twenty minutes, you need sunscreen — probably a greater amount than you think. Most people either do not…
It is generally known that vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the body, which is needed to maintain strong, healthy bones and teeth. However, vitamin D is linked to many other aspects of human health. Recent and ongoing studies are…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Previously, I reminded my patients with diabetes to schedule annual eye exams because early detection of eye problems can prevent loss of vision. While many patients know that diabetes can affect vision, far fewer…
You may have noticed that some of your male neighbors and coworkers are looking a little scruffier than usual. They aren’t necessarily growing out their mustaches to fight the winter chill but may in fact be doing it for a…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month — a good time to remind patients with diabetes to schedule annual eye exams. Early detection of eye problems can save the vision of people with diabetes. Patients with diabetes are more likely to…