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Vision Health and the Influence of Diet
Did you know that the food you eat today may influence your vision later in life? While nutrition is often linked to conditions like heart disease and diabetes, it also plays an important role in eye health.
Over the past couple of months, we have discussed several barriers to nutritional intake, including a lack of awareness of the importance of food to the body. Nutrition plays a large role in the development and prevention of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. One of the overlooked ways that food is protective in the body is vision, as the eyes depend on nutrients to function properly.
Loving Your Heart
When a problem exists with respect to the heart or the blood flow, the rest of the body likewise suffers. The heart is responsible for connecting the blood with each and every part of the body. It depends upon a functioning plumbing system.
A Close Look at Cholesterol
The public is constantly informed to keep cholesterol levels low. High cholesterol is a big risk factor for cardiac disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Yet what is its purpose in the first place?
Blood Pressure Variables and Importance of Accuracy
Blood pressure is a significant factor when determining a cardiac problem that often leads to prescribed medications. Because variables affect readings so easily, take action to prevent false readings…