Don't take your eyes for granted. Take these easy steps to keep your peepers healthy. 1. Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices Oysters and pork A well-balanced diet also helps you stay at a healthy weight. That lowers your odds of obesity and related diseases like type 2 diabetes, which is the leading cause of blindness in adults. 2. Quit Smoking It makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration. If you've tried to kick the habit...

These eight practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating, and can help you make healthier choices. Base your meals on starchy carbohydrates Eat lots of fruit and veg Eat more fish – including a portion of oily fish Cut down on saturated fat and sugar Eat less salt – no more than 6g a day for adults Get active and be a healthy weight Don't get thirsty Don't skip breakfast The key to a healthy diet is to: Eat the right amount of calories for how active you are, so that you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink too much, you'll put on weight. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight.  Eat a wide range of foods to ensure that you're getting a balanced diet and that your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs. It is recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day (10,500 kilojoules). Women should have around 2,000 calories a day (8,400 kilojoules). Most adults ...

I woke up to the disturbing news of meningitis infestations and its increasing widespread in my beloved country. And as I went about my daily activities, I realized that so many people are either not aware or are still ignorant of this deadly disease. So I thought the best way to intervene would be to share knowledge on the subject. Please read and educate your friends and families. You just might be saving a life or two. ...know the basics Meningitis is either a viral, bacteria, fungal, or parasitic infection of the protective layers of the brain and spinal cord (the meninges). Meningitis is a contagious airborne disease. It can be a serious health issue if not well attended to, which can result in permanent brain damage. Meningitis affects everyone, both male and female, but is commonly seen in babies, children under five, older children, teenagers, young adults and anyone who has not/never been vaccinated on meningitis. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS There are diverse signs an...

10 Do’s & Don’ts For Underarm Hair Removal… We all love our dresses and sleeveless tops; we need to shower little importance to this area and need the basic underarm hygiene. Girls use different methods from waxing to shaving to the laser to remove underarm hair. Therefore, we share with you some important dos & don’ts through this underarm hair removal guide. These underarm hair removal guide  will make your hair removing experience little less painful and easier and will give you much smoother armpits. Add caption   1. Don’t Wear Tight Clothes Wearing body hugging clothes can lead to excessive heat leading to sweat production. This can result in the feeling of sickness and irritation. Therefore, to avoid the feeling of irritation and excessive sweat, wear loose clothes on your daily basis especially after the shave and waxing because your underarm skin is sensitive and can give you irritation. Stay away from antiperspirants and deodorants for a ...