The National Eye Institute (NEI) sponsors National Glaucoma Awareness Month every January to help spread the word about glaucoma which is the leading cause of blindness and vision loss in the U.S. Glaucoma is more common in older adults and African-Americans and typically has no early symptoms. Nearly half of …
Falling down is the leading cause of injury and death by injury for adults over the age of 65 in the United States. Every second of every day, someone 65 or older in the U.S. suffers a fall which makes preventing older adult falls a public health concern. According to …
This year, take a Big Step Up with the American Diabetes Association during American Diabetes Month in November. This is where you can find many tools to help you live a healthier life in your fight against diabetes whether you’re diagnosed with type 1 or type 2. Taking action and …
Learn the Facts about Risk Factors, Screening Recommendations, Understanding your Mammogram and BI-RADS Assessment, Stages of Breast Cancer and More. Find Resources, Assistance and Support – You are Not Alone The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to educating women about how they can be proactive with their breast …
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to create images of physiological processes and anatomy of the body to help doctors diagnose disease, injury, or progress with treatments. Learn more about MRI safety, how to stay safe around the powerful …
With summer in full swing, it is a good time to remind everyone about protecting yourself from those warm summer rays. Ultraviolet (UV) rays that we love for a suntan can also have damaging effects on your skin and eyes. It is important to learn the risks of sun exposure …
