Almost every part of the pumpkin is beneficial to our health, from the skin, to the pulp, to the slimy seeds inside. There are so many different ways to incorporate pumpkin into our diet, but first, let’s learn what this hearty vegetable can do for our health. Here are eight important health benefits associated with consuming pumpkins.
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Conjunctivitis, often referred to as pinkeye, doesn’t necessarily have the redness of the eyes that the name implies. Regardless of whether there’s redness, conjunctivitis is highly contagious, and needs to be assessed by a medical professional. It is especially prevalent among children because of daycare and playground situations, and can spread like wildfire. However, teenagers […]
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Your eyesight is one of your most precious gifts, not to mention that you rely on it so heavily for everyday life. Without it, driving is impossible (well, until we all get those self-driving cars), and you won’t see the faces of your loved ones. Unfortunately, there are many eye problems that can rob you […]
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Red eye is a sign of eye inflammation and can occur in one or both eyes. It occurs when blood vessels in the eye become swollen or irritated and can affect any part of the eye. It is one of the most common eye ailments seen by primary care physicians and has a multitude of causes.
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Macular degeneration can be a debilitating condition that erodes one’s confidence and independence. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are many steps one can take to prevent macular degeneration and slow the development of AMD. And one of the most important ways to keep AMD at bay involves making critical changes to one’s diet.
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