What Your Eye Doctor Wants You to Know About Vision Health
Prevention & Treatment You eat right and stay active, but are you focusing on eye health? The president of the American Optometric Association has some simple steps to help.
He may be best known as one-fourth of the Grammy winning, internationally best-selling hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas, but today Apl.de.ap is using his influence to ensure younger generations keep their vision health in focus.
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The “Dancing With the Stars” judge is sharing the story of her struggle with chronic pain to open up the conversation about these under-recognized conditions.
A genetic disorder threatened to take Trine Engebretsen’s life when she was a girl. Years later, as a mom and aspiring surgeon herself, she wants to help save others.
The television anchor had to do some soul-searching and make life adjustments when his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Now, he’s opening up about his journey and advocating for more communication among caregivers.
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“Dancing with the Stars” troupe dancer Witney Carson shares her melanoma survivor story and explains why everyone should know their risks.
Model Iskra Lawrence, known for her commitment to body acceptance, has a daily challenge for everyone.
Prevention & Treatment You eat right and stay active, but are you focusing on eye health? The president of the American Optometric Association has some simple steps to help.
Prevention & Treatment For American Stroke Month in May, the Chair of the American Stroke Association shares his thoughts on the progress we have yet to make.
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Advocacy As a gender-fluid, pansexual person, I’ve had my share of experiences in sex ed classes that just don’t mention my identity or the identities of many of my friends.
Prevention & Treatment This isn’t another article about modern phone habits. We know we’re all working hard (right?). But you might want to watch your posture to avoid health issues.
Prevention & Treatment Medical advancements in cancer treatment now provide the possibility of a much faster, safer form of radiation therapy.
Prevention & Treatment Foot ulcers and infections pose a large health risk to diabetics, but new technology promises to help doctors catch wounds and intervene in real-time.
Advocacy When Kathryn Sundquist started suffering from chronic pain at age 7, her family never expected she’d be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Prevention & Treatment With Americans living longer and digital device usage increasing exponentially, it’s time to face the everyday reality of eye care.
Health Hacks Everyone should be aware that there are concrete things you can do to assess your risk for breast cancer and even lower your odds of having it later in life.
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Education & Research With potential side effects, skyrocketing costs and varying success rates, in-vitro fertilization could soon be replaced.
Education & Research With one of the most influential voices of the digital generation, Shannon Boodram is teaching millions of men and women across the country how to have healthier sex.
Prevention & Treatment Millions of Americans suffer from undetected and untreated hearing loss, and the causes might surprise you. Read on to find out what everyday activities might be putting you at risk.
Advocacy A person’s life is drastically changed when they are diagnosed with cancer. Read below for moving words from cancer fighters and survivors who have something to say.
Advocacy Read the touching tale of Dominic and Plato, a dynamic team that shows us a novel — and adorable — solution to overcoming the challenges of deafness in a noisy world.
Prevention & Treatment We’ve come a long way in the fight against HIV and AIDS. By working together, we can make the final push.
Prevention & Treatment It’s been called “the worst disease you’ve never heard of.” Fortunately, new research may offer hope to the tens of thousands in the United States who are afflicted.
Education & Research From maintaining eye contact to reducing background noise, these techniques will help make communicating with those living with aphasia easier.
Advocacy Julie Nimoy retraces her father Leonard’s battle with lung disease — stressing how fans and at-risk individuals can limit their chances of following in his footsteps.
Prevention & Treatment For men, infertility can be the result of any number of lifestyle or medical procedures. But fear not, there are steps you can take some of the pressure off and mitigate your risk.
Prevention & Treatment Awareness of the opioid crisis—and the recognition of addiction as a serious brain disease—has led to action by the White House and Congress to deliver much needed care.
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Advocacy Although society perpetuates a stigma around mental health, each and every person can help to fight that stigma and create a culture of support.
Advocacy Jaime King, producer, actress, model, wife and mother, talks about how perseverance prevailed in the face of her struggles with fertility.
Prevention & Treatment While prostate cancer is a concern for every middle-aged man, African-American men should be more concerned than most.
Prevention & Treatment The symptoms of postpartum may be affecting someone like you, which is why Adele, Kirsten Gillibrand and Chrissy Tiegen are speaking up.
Prevention & Treatment Heart failure, a condition in which the heart is too weak to pump blood sufficiently throughout the body, is on the rise in the United States. But why?
Education & Research Could adding a kick to your plate lengthen your life? A new study suggests it may.
Advocacy A personal loss inspired one young man to give back by donating bone marrow. A perfect DNA match saved a boy’s life and lead to a deep new friendship.
Prevention & Treatment Worrying and stressing can take up a lot of valuable time and energy. Here are four ways to help you manage and overcome your anxiety.
Advocacy The world-renowned disco superstar has long been an icon of perseverance. She used that grit to get through her pain and continue her work inspiring fans to find their inner strength.
Prevention & Treatment From regular exercise to breast exams, preventative care is the cornerstone to flexxing your best self. (And showing off).
Education & Research With the help of skilled acousticians, smart hearing technology is paving the way for a sonically interconnected future.
Advocacy Eating disorders are the deadliest of all mental illnesses. It’s time to put stigma aside and start saving lives.
Prevention & Treatment A teacher who developed depression and had to leave her old life behind has found a new way forward with the help and support of Magnolia Clubhouse.
Prevention & Treatment If you think you may be suffering from hearing loss, don’t put off seeking treatment. The president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has a step-by-step action plan that could improve your quality of life.
Education & Research Puzzled about your period? Can you really trust the pull-out method? Dr. Eve Espey debunks the biggest myths about sex and offers expert advice on what you need to know.
Advocacy Film and TV has seen a recent influx of accurate and responsible depictions of mental health. This timeline details media and actors that have made a difference.
AdvocacyAfter serving for 20 years, he was one of the first officers forced to retire due to 9/11-related medical issues. Today, Terrence Jordan reflects on the difficult, inspiring trek to stay healthy.
Prevention & TreatmentWhile much has been made about the benefits of birth control pills, for a small number of women the pill can ruin their sex lives.
Health HacksPut the cookie down. What’s that, you can’t? Unless you’re a furry blue puppet, you’ve got problems. Or do you?
Prevention & TreatmentMental health issues are a deadly threat. If we hope to solve the problem, we need to start more conversations about psychological pain.
Prevention & TreatmentCushing’s syndrome is classified as a rare disease. Many endocrinologists disagree with that label, however, suggesting instead that Cushing’s is vastly under-diagnosed.
Health HacksWith more resources than most, older travelers are taking advantage of adventure tourism opportunities that expose them to new challenges and experiences.
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