Without proper eyesight, you may find it difficult to participate in your normal daily activities, such as driving or even reading a book. However, most vision abnormalities can be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Still, many people don't receive an annual eye exam and may not realize that they require corrective lenses. Here are a few indications that you may need eyeglasses:
Difficulty Reading Small Print
If you are unable to read the small print of a book or are constantly enlarging the font of your phone, tablet or computer, you may be suffering from presbyopia.
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4 Signs That It Is Time To See A Dermatologist
There are just some things that are better left to the specialists, such as skin problems. Therefore, you will want to make sure that you are well aware of the following four signs that it is time to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist.
You Have An Itch That Won't Quit
Whether your entire body is feeling itchy or you just have one patch of skin that itches non-stop, you will want to make sure that you are scheduling an appointment with a dermatologist.
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E. Coli, Salmonella And Listeria: Three Of The Top 3 Food Contaminants And How To Protect Yourself From Them
It seems like every day there's a new food-poisoning scare or a new food recall. Whether the culprit is E. Coli, Salmonella, Listeria or some other infectious organism, these cases not only can be financially devastating to food producers, retailers and restaurants, they can cause severe illness, even death. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself and your family.
Foodborne Illnesses
Bacteria, viruses and parasites are the most common causes of foodborne sickness, also called food poisoning.
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Could You Be Suffering From Low Testosterone? Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Help
Most people associate hormone replacement therapy with women. However, men who are experiencing signs of andropause, with an associated testosterone deficiency can also benefit from this unique therapy. If you're a man over the age of 45, this is what you should know.
What are the symptoms of low testosterone?
Testosterone, which is produced in your pituitary gland, is the primary male sex hormone. The level of testosterone in your body is at its peak in your teen years and gradually begins to decline after age 30.
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