Hypertension Awareness Month.
20 May 2024
High blood pressure can lead to serious complications—such as heart disease and stroke—especially if living with diabetes. Eat a variety of nutritious foods, be active and reduce your stress.
Three specialists that can provide eye care for your child
17 May 2024
Optometrists. Opticians. Opthamologists.
Choose whole-grain carbohydrates as your energy source most often, rather than refined grains.
16 May 2024
Choose whole-grain carbohydrates as your energy source most often, rather than refined grains. Choose whole grain bread, brown rice, wild rice, steel cut oats, brown pasta and quinoa.
Wear shoes with good arch support!
15 May 2024
The foot arch is a shock absorber, supporting your weight and providing balance.
National Blindness Awareness Month
14 May 2024
Let’s understand the realities of visual impairment and how it affects us all.
Vision Health Month.
13 May 2024
Taking care of our eyes is as important as taking care of our hearts. Vision loss can be prevented.
Does your child wear glasses or contacts?
10 May 2024
Ensure they have an eye check up yearly as their eyes rapidly change while growing up!
Wild game is an excellent source of lean protein, iron and zinc.
9 May 2024
It contains more ‘healthy fats’ than domesticated meats and is a great healthy option due to the animals having a natural diet of roughage.
Take care of your diabetes and protect your feet from nerve damage!
8 May 2024
Feet have a complex network of highly sensitiver nerves, with about 200,000 nerve endings. Take care of your diabetes and protect your feet from nerve damage!
Vision Health Month
7 May 2024
A regular eye exam—by a doctor of optometry—is the best way to stay on top of eye health.
Foot Care Month.
6 May 2024
Taking care of our feet is especially important when living with diabetes. Check your feet daily to ensure there are no cuts or bruising. If you notice any, consult your health care provider as soon as possible.
It is Vision Health Month!
3 May 2024
It is recommended that every child has their first eye exam at six months, then every year starting at age two to ensure proper vision development.