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June 25, 2026

How To Take Proper Care Of Your Contact Lenses

There are forty-five million estimated contact lens wearers in the United States according to the CDC, and almost all of them practice at least one behavior that puts their eyes at risk. Contacts are very convenient. You don’t have to worry about them jiggling around on your face, falling or breaking when you’re going about your day, or fogging up in adverse weather conditions. Contacts are pretty safe as long as you take good care of them. Unfortunately, many wearers take big risks by sleeping, swimming, and showering in them, and over-wearing them. Many contact lens wearers don’t realize they have an increased risk of eye infection because lenses reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the corneas. More than one million Americans go to the doctor every year for contact lens-related eye infections. These infections might sound like just another minor annoyance but they can damage the eye pretty quickly if left untreated. THE DOS AND DON’TS OF CONTACT LENSES Do Clean and Store Your Contacts Properly Contact lenses should be cleaned in commercial contact lens solution and stored in a clean case; change the solution daily. Some people think they’re being frugal by topping off the solution instead of replacing it daily but they will spend more money in the long run treating eye infections; there are smarter ways to save money. Additionally, never use tap water or saliva to clean your lenses because doing so increases the risk of infection. Your vision is worth protecting. Don’t Sleep in…

There’s a lot a talk about “self-care” these days. All it means is that you take time to look after your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellness. It’s hard to enjoy life if you don’t love yourself enough to care for your needs.  Many people do a pretty good job taking care of others but…

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Fear is a parasite that feasts on your hope and dreams. Whether it’s the fear of loss, missing out on something, or the fear of rejection, fear drains your soul of life and joy. Fear paralyzes. How much does fear rule your life? Is it turning you into a person you don’t like? Is it…

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2020 is almost over. It started pretty well, didn’t it. We made our resolutions and watched the fireworks light up the January sky, but then things went downhill pretty fast after that. The next thing we knew, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving us with no choice but to stay in quarantine…

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Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of despair and lack of interest. There are varying degrees of depression from mild, to temporary episodes of sadness, to severe, persistent depression. The most severe form of depression is major depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder. It can affect people of any…

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Exercise benefits every aspect of our health. It works for weight management, boosts energy, and builds a healthier heart (not to mention you’ll look better and have more confidence.) But exercise benefits more than just the body; it’s good for the brain and improves cognitive function; a fit body generally leads to a fitter mind….

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Think about it for a second…how long do you beat yourself up for a mistake or wrong decision? How long do you punish yourself for taking the wrong path? Does getting down on yourself make things any better? No. It only fills your life with misery and frustration, maybe even bouts of depression. And while…

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Don’t you like to get things done? Yes, of course, because being productive makes you happier. Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the habit of spending time on wasteful activities, fooling ourselves that being busy is being productive. But all it does is keep you stuck and slow down your productivity. The goal of productivity…

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Are you stressed or overwhelmed by life? If you answered yes, then this article is for you! Being overwhelmed by difficult situations can take a huge toll on your life, leaving you mentally exhausted and drained. This type of stress can be dangerous to your health if you don’t manage it properly. We can all…

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It can occur in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid. It commonly affects men over 40 years of age, but it can affect males of any age. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and is initially confined to…

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One thing that most humans take for granted is the joints on our bodies. It isn’t until the joints start causing us pain, stop working properly, or become injured that we realize all the marvelous things that our joints do. When I was a young man, someone once told me that the thing I would…

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Do you worry that your child might be depressed? As parents, we never want to see our children sad. When the sadness prolongs for no reason, it’s easy for us to blame ourselves and become frustrated. If your child is persistently sad or feels hopeless, it could be a sign that he or she may…

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Antioxidants are a popular topic when it comes to aging and supplementation. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation and fight against cell damage. They protect against many diseases and aging. Antioxidants fight free radicals and reduce cell damage. What are free radicals? Oxidation is a form of a chemical reaction that occurs…

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