vision loss

It’s so important to be aware of common health concerns so you can take the proper steps to live longer and healthier!

Macular degeneration happens over time. As such, its symptoms can appear slowly. You might not experience immediate vision loss, but rather subtle changes to your eyesight. If left to progress, macular degeneration could lead to total blindness.

Cataracts is a vision condition that affects the lens of the eyes. Protein in the lens builds up making your vision cloudy, blurry, fading colors, increasing your sensitivity to light, and making it difficult to see at night. We look into the most common causes and risk factors for cataracts.

Of all the essential minerals, we’re perhaps the least familiar with zinc, which is strange because it’s super important! This element is required to keep your immune system and cell division running smoothly. We look into some of the most common warning signs of a zinc deficiency.

How can one tell if cataracts may become a serious problem in the near or distant future? We’ve got a list of all the common early warning signs to watch for.

Even though balance erodes quite naturally and gradually with age, there are several health conditions that can set your equilibrium off kilter as they affect another bodily system that helps maintain proper stability. We look into the 12 common and surprising conditions that can affect balance.