The term keratoconus refers to an eye condition that occurs when the cornea is thinner than normal, and starts to bulge outward in a cone shape. As the cornea changes, it can deflect light as it enters the eye into the retina, and results in distorted vision. If you are dealing with keratoconus, you may have been told that you're not a good candidate for contact lenses. Thanks to new developments in contacts, there are now some options that should work for you.
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One of the things that people look the least forward to as they age is losing their complete brain function. Although it may not happen all at once, cognitive abilities do decline as you age. According to WebMD, somewhere between 10 and 20 percent of U.S. adults have mild cognitive impairment, which is early memory loss and can eventually lead to Alzheimer's disease. To help keep this from happening or to simply give your memory a push in the right direction, consider adding these brain-boosting foods to your food regimen:
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Being a dedicated runner is a catch-22—you want to use your feet, yet doing so excessively can damage them. Fortunately, there are ways to heal and strengthen your ankle when they are sore if you follow these tips.
Types of Injuries
Fractures: When you put too much stress on your feet and your bones can't absorb any more shocks, they can crack. Tendinitis: Running for too long and in one direction can lead to tendons inflaming.
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Some people tend to listen to music to wind down after a hard day, and others will use music as a driving force during exercise. Whatever the case may be, it is clear that music can have a positive impact on your life. In fact, music may be able to help in more ways than you actually realize. Here are three ways in which music can help improve your life as a whole – all backed with scientific research:
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Toenail fungus is far more common than what you think. Common symptoms include inflammation, swelling, crumbling, thickening or a yellowing of the nail. While it isn't normally painful, it can be if the infection starts to spread. Fungus thrives when your skin has abnormal pH levels, your immune system is weak or the area is continuously exposed to a moist environment. If you are dealing with a toenail fungus that just won't seem to go away, there are a couple things you can try at home to help cure the problem.
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