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☆ 1 in 3 children worldwide is now nearsighted, study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Nearsightedness, or myopia, refers to when closer objects are clear, but distant objects are blurry. Nearsightedness is expected to keep rising among children and adolescents. This could be due in part to the fact that East Asian children start formal education at the age of 2 or 3, earlier than kids in other regions, the researchers say. Progression of nearsightedness in children can be slowed by taking breaks and avoiding hour after hour on the phone or computer, he wrote. Limiting up-close reading time outside of school — screen time or otherwise — may help slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, he added.

Persons: Sun, Dibyangshu Sarkar, “, Dr, Benjamin Botsford, ”, Botsford Organizations: CNN, British, Ophthalmology, University, UMass Chan Medical Locations: Guangzhou, China, AFP, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, nearsighted, South Korea

☆ National Suicide Prevention Month: How to reduce suicide risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-04 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Not everyone who attempts suicide has a mental health conditionOne of many common myths about suicide is that only people with mental health conditions have suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. Describing a suicide attempt as “successful” is also problematic, as taking one’s life is not a positive achievement. “Failed suicide attempt” can suggest that surviving isn’t the best outcome or that there’s something lacking in the character or willpower of the attempter. Given these factors, when referring to suicide, appropriate language includes “died by suicide,” “fatal suicide attempt,” “killed herself” or “took his own life,” experts said. Acceptable shorthand ways to communicate not dying from an attempt include “nonfatal suicide attempt” or simply “suicide attempt.”Using more compassionate language to discuss suicide can also improve empathy and strategies for reducing suicide risk, experts said.

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☆ Do eye exercises and blue-light blocking glasses actually work? An expert explains
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( Benjamin Botsford | Umass Chan Medical School | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The Conversation —You may have seen advertisements claiming to eliminate the need for eyeglasses through vision therapy or vision training — basically, eye exercises. These exercises include putting pressure on or palming the eye; eye movement exercises; or straining to read by using the wrong prescription glasses to “train” the eyes. Nor do these eye exercises help with presbyopia, or the need for reading glasses, which generally begins at around age 40. This decline will continue with age — and, with it, the need for stronger reading glasses will increase. Although some methods claim to alleviate the need for reading glasses, there is limited if any evidence to suggest benefit.

Persons: —, Benjamin Botsford Organizations: CNN, UMass Chan Medical

Where to buy glasses online using insurance FAQsWhat is FSA/HSA? A FSA, or flexible spending account, is an account provided by your employer in order to save on taxes and pay for qualified expenses. An HSA, or health savings account, is a type of flexible spending account geared towards qualified medical expenses. By enrolling in a High Deductible Health Plan and opening an HSA, your monthly insurance premium is usually lower, while tax exempt dollars from your HSA pay for higher deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other health-related costs. When ordering glasses online, you'll be prompted for your PD, or pupillary distance.

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☆ Laser eye surgery fixed my vision and health anxiety. I was convinced I had a deadly disease when vision in my right eye declined.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-06 | by ( Adam England | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As my vision declined in my right eye, I began to struggle with lights at night, something I was convinced was a sign of a deadly disease — or my impending blindness. I began to consider laser eye surgery as a solutionFor the first time in my life, I began to seriously think about getting laser eye surgery. Despite coming across a few horror stories related to laser eye surgery of botched procedures and rare side effects, I decided to take the plunge. Being nearsighted is a risk factor for floaters, so I've had them for a long time, and unfortunately, laser eye surgery doesn't remove them. Laser eye surgery might not be for everyone.

Persons: Nearsightedness, I've, I'd, It's, there's, who've Organizations: Surgery

☆ A financially independent 32-year-old who built wealth trading stocks explains why he's moved nearly half his net worth into real estate, and his most lucrative properties
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-02 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

"Since then, my lowest return has been 13.78% in 2018," the 32-year-old California-based Marine vet told Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. While the stock market is his bread-and-butter, he's been gradually diversifying his portfolio and adding real estate in the mix. About two years ago, Smolinski broke into the commercial real estate investing space. "I will maintain this position until things start to change: If all of a sudden the commercial real estate has a bad three-year run, okay, I will reallocate.

Persons: Erik Smolinski, he's, Smolinski, He's, we've, I'm Organizations: Business Locations: California, Encinitas , California, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Arizona, Las Vegas

☆ Apple's new screen-distance feature taught me I was holding my iPhone wrong
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Kylie Kirschner | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Apple has introduced a new "screen distance" feature in its iOS 17 to promote healthier screen use. The feature tells users when they're holding their device too close to their face. So when Apple announced a new "screen distance" feature for iPhones last month, I was immediately intrigued. It's supposed to help combat eye strain and promote healthier viewing habits, alerting you when you're holding your device too close to your face. Click on "Screen Distance" and turn the feature on.

Persons: —, It's, you've, Kylie Kirschner, I've, I'm, Nicholas Despotidis, Despotidis Organizations: Apple, Service, Mayo Clinic, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Orthokeratology Locations: Asia

☆ World Mental Health Day: When talking about suicide, avoid using these words
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —When it comes to reducing stigma around suicide, not treating it as the elephant in the room is helpful, say mental health experts. P. Bonny Ball’s 2005 book “The Power of Words: The Language of Suicide” identified words in need of replacing due to problematic connotations. READ MORE: People who attempt suicide might show signs early on. Suicide remains a crime in at least 23 countries, including the Bahamas, Nigeria and Bangladesh, according to the World Health Organization. “Fatal suicide attempt,” “killed herself” or “took his own life” are other alternatives, experts said.

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☆ Cleanup Begins After Idalia Wallops the Southeast U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Tech Added to an Epidemic of Myopia. Can It Help Fix It Too? Screens and a lack of sunlight are harming children’s vision. Half the global population is expected to be nearsighted by 2050, according to the World Health Organization. WSJ family and tech columnist Julie Jargon joins host Zoe Thomas to explain how the situation got so bad and one tech fix that could help.

Persons: Julie Jargon, Zoe Thomas, Jon Krause Organizations: World Health Organization

☆ Photos show how cats see the world compared to humans
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-25 | by ( Dina Spector | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Cats can't detect colors as well as humans do, nor can they see as far. Artist Nickolay Lamm consulted three animal vision experts nearly a decade ago to hypothesize and visually represent how cats view the world compared to humans. Cats have a slighter wider visual field of 200 degrees compared to the average human visual field of 180 degrees. Nickolay Lamm/MyDeals.comColor visionThere's a common misconception that cats can't see any colors, and only view the world through shades of gray. Nickolay Lamm/MyDeals.comCats also have a structure behind the retina, called the tapetum, that is thought to improve night vision.

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