July is UV Safety Month – Protect Your Eyes from the Sun

July is observed as Ultraviolet Light (UV) Safety Awareness Month to raise awareness about how important it is to protect your eyes and skin from harmful UV rays. Through its EyeSmart campaign, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds public of the importance of protecting their eyes from the sun’s harmful rays and urges them to shield …

Nutrition Tips to Ease Common Summertime Woes

Good nutrition is crucial to weight management and maintaining good health, but do you know that a healthy diet can also soothe certain summertime woes? Sunlight, in moderation, offers several health benefits such as production of vitamin D in the body, which in turn supports bone health, enhances immunity, regulates blood pressure, and promotes well …

Tips to Stay Safe during the Fourth of July Celebrations

The Fourth of July is almost here and people across the country are getting ready to celebrate a colorful weekend. The event is all about fireworks and patriotic pride, but the day can turn to dangerous if safety is not considered. Experts have issued warnings about firework injuries such as severe burns, blindness, scars and …

7 Factors that Contribute to Obesity

Obesity or overweight is a complex disorder affecting millions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 worldwide and in 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight and 650 million were obese. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Health and …