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Some say your eyes are the window to your soul. But eyes can show you issues with your overall health. 

An eye doctor can detect a host of health conditions during an exam just by noting changes in tissues, nerves and blood vessels. As a result, the importance of annual vision exams can’t be emphasized enough.

What Can Your Eyes Tell You About These Health Conditions?

You may be surprised to know that your eyes have the chance to reveal these health conditions:

1. High blood pressure High blood pressure or hypertension often goes undetected until you have a health incident or visit your primary care...

In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by 57%.

Macular degeneration is the most common cause of severe vision loss among people 50 years and older. Only the center of vision is affected by this disease, but AMD can make it hard to read, drive or do other daily activities that need detailed vision. 

I’ve done extensive research for decades on this topic, which has...

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the number of people who primarily work from home tripled, from about 9 million to 27.6 million, between 2019 and 2021. Many of us cobbled together a home workstation with little consideration for our health and are paying the price with stiffness, aches and pains. It's time to remedy that and get down to home workstation ergonomics 101. 

Setting up an ergonomically safe home office doesn't require a large investment, but it may take a bit of patience and experimentation. Each decision and adjustment affects many others. Raise the height of your seat, and...

With home offices now permanent fixtures, it’s important that your setup at home isn’t creating issues with your health. Good home office lighting can ease eye strain and fatigue, as well as aches and pains. 

Maybe you’re fully remote or have a hybrid work schedule. Maybe you’re working at your kitchen table or jimmy-rigged your ironing board into a stand-up desk. Whatever the scenario, sufficient lighting around your workspace is the most important part of good ergonomic lighting. 

Light generally comes from natural light from a window, indirect light from an overhead fixture, and direct light...

If you've ever run your hand over your neck or chest and encountered a wobbly bit of skin, you've probably found a skin tag. Skin tags are benign (not harmful) outgrowths of the skin, blood vessels and sometimes fibrous tissue that can appear anywhere on the body. Though they usually start as tiny bumps, they eventually develop into a cluster of skin tissue extending out from a slim stem. They're most commonly found in areas where the skin rubs against itself or clothing, such as the neck, armpits, upper chest and groin. 

Also known as acrochordons, soft fibromas or fibroepithelial polyps, skin...

St. Patrick's Day is around the corner. Try this Irish Beef Stew recipe provided by our Diabetes Center of Excellence.

Irish Beef Stew Ingredients

• 1¼ pounds of top round beef cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 c. of low-fat, low-sodium beef broth
• 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 T fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium/high heat. Add the beef and garlic, and stir until evenly browned. Add...

When you’re sick, even with just a cold, your blood glucose level may rise. Knowing what to do if you get sick, talking to your care team and having the right supplies on hand are important. Not sure what your sick-day plan is? Be sure to talk to your diabetes provider.

Your Sick-Day Plan

Follow these important rules whenever you’re not feeling well.

• Continue taking diabetes medication unless your care team instructs otherwise.
• Don’t take over-the-counter cold or flu remedies without asking your care team.
• Stick to your normal meal plan. If you can’t stomach eating, instead try fruit juice, regular...