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Risks of not wearing polarized lenses

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Polarized sunglasses look cool and help you to see better by reducing glare. They are a great option for people who spend a lot of time outdoors in the sunshine, especially around water, snow, or other reflective surfaces. In some cases, polarized sunglasses can actually help protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet radiation. All sunglasses are not the same, and some may actually be doing you more harm than good. Learn more about the advantages that polarized lenses have to offer.

How Polarized Lenses Protect Your Eyes From the Sun

You are able to see because light, whether natural or …

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5 signs you may be suffering from an iron deficiency

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Did you know that iron deficiency is the most common deficiency in the world? Approximately 10 million people in the USA suffer from a lack of iron. It’s not always hard to spot as the symptoms match tons of other deficiencies and illnesses, not to mention regular ole’ fatigue. Iron deficiency is pretty much what it says on the tin – a lack of iron in the body. If you don’t have enough iron, your body can’t use its red blood cells to carry oxygen around and deliver it to your vital organs. Although it sounds scary, mild cases can …

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Everything you need to know about spine osteoarthritis

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Also called degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis is a disease where the protective cartilage cushioning the bones wears down or degenerates. That causes friction between the bones when they move, which results in pain and inflammation.

Spinal osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage of the discs and joints in the neck and lower back degenerates. Sometimes, that could produce spurs that exert pressure on the nerves in the spinal column, causing pain and weakness in the legs or arms.

Who Gets Osteoarthritis?

Generally, osteoarthritis happens as people become older. At the age of 45 and below, it commonly affects men. However, after …

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