By Cheryl L. Dejewski Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the U.S., especially for African- Americans. In fact, black Americans have a 6-8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma than whites, and a recent study found that one in five black Americans age 75 and older has glaucoma. What exactly is glaucoma? It’s an eye disease that causes progressive damage to the … [Read more...] about Local eye care specialists explain risks and treatment options for glaucoma
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AAA Wisconsin offers important winter driving reminders
With the first major winter storm having hit much of the state last week, AAA advises motorists to prepare themselves and their vehicles. Snow, wind and cold weather make driving conditions more difficult, especially during the first big storm of the season as well as for teen drivers. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, to monitor weather conditions and to follow … [Read more...] about AAA Wisconsin offers important winter driving reminders
Making your New Year’s resolutions for fitness work in 2013
By Josef Brandenburg This is the time of year when people look within and think about how they want this year to be better than last year. No. 1 or No. 2 on nearly everyone’s list is some sort of New Year’s resolution related to weight loss or fitness. Positive intentions are nice, but alone they are not enough. This is why 88 percent of people fail at their New Year’s … [Read more...] about Making your New Year’s resolutions for fitness work in 2013
Be Ready! September is National Preparedness Month
Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and get involved in helping your family, your business, and your community be ready for emergencies. Throughout September there will be activities across the country to promote emergency preparedness. More than 3,000 organizations – … [Read more...] about Be Ready! September is National Preparedness Month
Thirty minutes of exercise is enough for weight loss
Less may be more when it comes to exercising to lose weight. A new study finds that a half-hour workout works just as well as an hour of exercise to help overweight men shed pounds. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen conducted a study on 60 moderately overweight Danish men to test how much exercise was needed to kick-start weight loss. They had a third of the … [Read more...] about Thirty minutes of exercise is enough for weight loss