"Healthy Vision: Make It Last a Lifetime."

By Terry Orr

The May 2013 theme for Healthy Vision Month is "Healthy Vision: Make It Last a Lifetime."

According to the CDC:

• In 2010, approximately 4 million persons in the United States aged ≥40 years had vision impairment (including low vision and blindness);
• By 2050, this number is projected to reach 13 million
• Vision impairment is associated with inability to perform daily activities such as reading, driving a car, and preparing meals.
• Vision impairment also is associated with an increased risk for falls, fall-related injuries, depression, and reduced overall health
• Millions of persons in the United States have undetected vision problems and eye diseases.
• Vision disorders are the seventh most common chronic condition for person’s aged ≥65 years,
• The ninth most common for those aged 50–64 years, and
• The third most common for those aged ≤17 years.

Early detection, timely treatment, and the use of proper eye safety practices can prevent or delay vision impairment.

I have been sensitive regarding my vision in general and care thereof as well for several decades - as a result - in addition to my annual eye exam, over the past 15 or so years, visit my doctor a second time. I highly recommend everyone see their eye doctor at least every year.

References and Links:

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6216a10.htm

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Eat a Red Apple Day 2012

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An Apple a day, keeps the Doctor Away!

By Terry Orr

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A few months ago, one of our grocery store started carrying mini red apples – they are delicious and perfect single serving size!

Red Apple Facts:

Red apple trees bear fruit at age for or five, and can live to be 200 years old

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Benefits:

Pectin is a beneficial component of red apples; it reduces the absorption of cholesterol and fights heart disease.

Apples have a high nutritional value to keep you healthy. The peel alone contains antioxidants that help reduce damaged cells and fight some diseases. Apples are also fat, sodium, and cholesterol free!

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Did you know that there are 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world? They can come in a variety of shapes, flavors, and colors including all shades of red, green, and yellow.

I love all variety apples and try to eat at least three a week.  This delicious fruit can be eaten raw, cooked, baked, or juiced. Apples are one of the few fruits that you can find fresh any time of the year.

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Go ahead - help yourself to one of nature’s true wonders!

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