2016

Three Things You Should Know About Hearing Aids

If you have lost hearing in one or both of your ears, you may be considering buying a hearing aid, but there are a few things you should know before doing this. None of this information should discourage you from getting a hearing aid, but you should know what to expect as you go down this path. A hearing aid will not completely restore your hearing Most patients who are fitted with a hearing aid will experience a substantial improvement in their hearing. Read More 

Tips For Protecting Your Eyesight

It is important to make sure that you are doing everything you can to protect your eyesight. This way, you will not have to worry as much about having difficulty seeing any time in the near future. To help you do this, you will want to learn more about the following points. Look Away From The Screens More Often Periodically look away from your computer or television screen and look off into the far distance. Read More 

The Holidays Are Coming: 3 Ways to Help You Avoid an Alcoholic Relapse

The holidays are coming. They're a time to get together with family and friends. Unfortunately, if you're a recovering alcoholic, they can also be a time of incredible temptation and stress, especially if you're worried about a relapse. You can't hide away from everyone and hope that the holidays go away. However, you can take some steps to prepare yourself for the festivities. Learn more here about three measures you can take to keep yourself safe from a relapse during the holidays. Read More 

Why Do Pediatricians Care How Much Milk Toddlers Drink?

Most pediatricians recommend switching your baby from formula or breast milk to regular cow's milk around the age of one. After this age, the doctor might recommend only giving your child a certain amount of regular milk per day though. This is because, when a child drinks too much milk, he or she is much more likely to develop iron deficiency anemia. Here are a few things to understand about this. Read More 

Worried About Changes In Your Non-Verbal Child’s Vision? What Are Your Options?

Taking a reluctant child to an optometrist appointment can be an ordeal for even the most patient parent, as you may find yourself struggling to maintain a positive and calm attitude amidst your own vision-related worries. This struggle can be amplified if your child is on the autism spectrum or is otherwise non-verbal, as many of the routine tests that can indicate vision problems require the patient to describe what he or she is seeing. Read More