“Of all the types of skin cancers this is the one we worry most about,” says John Zampella, MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at the Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. That’s because melanoma, if not diagnosed and treated early (when it’s almost always curable), can spread to other parts of the body, becoming hard to treat and potentially deadly. Although … [Read more...] about Melanoma is One of the Most Common Cancers in Adults Under 30—and 13 More Surprising Melanoma Facts
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5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Every Day
Though it’s true that early detection and treatment can help protect—and even save—your vision, so can living a healthy life. “Keeping your eyes healthy is as important as keeping the rest of you healthy,” says Michelle Andreoli, M.D., clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. These tips can help. Read the full article on Parade.com … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Keep Your Eyes Healthy Every Day
8 Things You Should Do Every Day to Protect Your Eyes
"The best thing you can do for your eyes is protect them,” says Craig See, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. That starts with getting regular eye exams, which are the best way to diagnose major causes of blindness. “Most issues can be treated successfully if the treatment is started promptly,” he says. Here are some other ways to be kind to your eyes. Read the … [Read more...] about 8 Things You Should Do Every Day to Protect Your Eyes
5 Things You Should Know About Your Eyes
What Does 20/20 Mean? Known as “normal” vision, 20/20 means you’re able to clearly see an object at a distance of 20 feet, explains Craig See, M.D., an ophthalmologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute. For someone with 20/60 vision to see clearly, they must be 20 feet from an object that a person with normal vision can see at 60 feet. If you’ve ever wondered how a batter can accurately … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Know About Your Eyes
5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
“We continue to discover so many new things every day,” says Otis Brawley, M.D., chief medical and scientific officer for the American Cancer Society. In just one year, 31 new therapies to treat more than 16 types of cancers were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One thing that’s not new: Screening saves lives. “Some estimates say that we can decrease the number of colorectal … [Read more...] about 5 Exciting Innovations in Cancer Screening and Treatment
The 5 Best Free Brain Games Training Apps
It’s normal for brain function to decline with age, but that doesn’t mean you can’t strengthen it. Multiple studies suggest that playing brain games helps maintain and even boost cognitive performance, says Marwan Sabbagh, M.D., medical director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read the full article on Parade.com … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Free Brain Games Training Apps