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Category: Healthy Living
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Don’t Be Deficient – Vitamin D Benefits
Vitamin D allows your body to use calcium and protect against bone loss. Vitamin D is also used by your immune system, brain, cardiovascular system, muscles, and respiratory system. Learn what you can do to avoid a Vitamin D deficiency.
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When Blue Light Exposure Hurts
From smartphones, to computers, laptops, and tablets, we are all accustomed to using digital screens for work, for play, and everything in between. But the constant glare from screens or monitors can lead to headaches, blurred vision, tired eyes, or poor sleep patterns—even eye damage or other health concerns. Digital screens are not going away...
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Easily Prevent Short- and Long-Term Sun Damage to Your Eyes
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist The sun – we love it and look forward to seeing it in the spring and after a string of cloudy days. Like all things, moderation is key. Sunlight provides an excellent source of vitamin D, but too much sun can cause your skin to burn. Likewise, your eyes can...
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Hard Hats for Little Heads—Bike Safety
To avoid the pain and ED visits for head injuries, a properly fitted bike helmet can help protect you, your child or teen from a serious brain or head injury.
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6 Ways a Hobby Can Boost Your Health
You have probably heard the saying “Get a hobby” in a negative tone, but it’s also good health advice. Here are six ways that pursuing a favorite pastime can deliver health benefits. 1. Reduce Stress – When you’re absorbed in a hobby, the other cares and stresses of life fall away. In addition, hobbies like...
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Kick-Off Summer Vacation with the GRHS Virtual Scrub Run / Walk / Bike / Hike
With the CDC’s recommendation to maintain physical distancing, individuals and families are still encouraged to keep moving through COVID-19. The 6th Annual GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2020, will “run” a little different this year. The event will be held virtually, and not as a large group. The rules of the...
