Everyone knows that age is just a number, but did you know that each of us actually has TWO ages? While we all technically get one year older every 365 days, it turns out that the cells in our bodies might be aging at a different rate! This is what scientists refer to as “biological age.” What is biological age? Nearly every cell in your body contains DNA, the master … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Wearing Sunglasses
Did you know that sunglasses were invented over 2,000 years ago? They have been traced back to the Inuit Eskimos native to Alaska, Greenland, Siberia, and other Arctic regions. As you can imagine, they protected those ancient residents from the sun's glare. The Inuit used walrus ivory, leather, or wood to create goggles that had small slits to look through. During the 12th … [Read more...]
Do You Reading Less As You Get Older?
My mother was a voracious reader. She always had her nose in a book that she found at a library or garage sale. It didn’t matter what it was about, she would read it anyway. I’m not that way although I know many people who are. I loved to read when I was young, but now I find it harder to sit and be comfortable with a book as I get older. I had cataract surgery last year … [Read more...]
Facts About Cataract Surgery That May Surprise You
I'm updating this post from 2018 because I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. It was no fun walking around or trying to drive with a fog sitting on your eyeballs. The most miraculous thing that happened is that my ophthalmologist fixed my very near-sighted vision to 20-20. I wore glasses from the time I was six years old and contacts since I was 14. I'm so excited to see … [Read more...]
Why Good Eye Care is a Must As You Age
The first thing people look at when they have a conversation with you is your eyes because they are windows into your soul. But, age takes a toll on them after a while. Good eye care is important when you're older and you have to be especially diligent about it to avoid problems that can affect everything from driving safely to your balance. I’ve spent a lot of … [Read more...]