Daily Habits That Could Be Affecting Your Eyesight
How is your eyesight? Have you noticed a change in your vision over the years? Now that I’m in my late-40s, I’m definitely noticing a big difference. I’m nearsighted so I wear glasses for distance, especially driving. When I read a book or look at something more closely, I tend to take my glasses off. Lately, though, that’s not working so well. Bifocals could be in my future.
- Excessive screen time
- Smoking extensively
- Not regulating other health conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and obesity
- Not getting enough sleep or exercise
- Not staying hydrated
So what can you do about it? Dr. Sharma recommends a few ways you can actually improve your eyesight:
- Consume nutritious foods like dark, leafy greens and fish
- Maintain a healthy weight and exercise regularly
- Inquire about any genetic disorders such as glaucoma
- Wear UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat outside
Bad News, North Carolina Is One Of The Fattest States In The US
Being overweight is becoming the new normal in America. And if you say that it’s quickly referred to as “fat-shaming”. I’m not here to tell you to lose weight. I’m not here to tell you you’re fat or skinny. Those are all conversations to have with your doctor. But I am here to tell you the facts. And, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70 percent of U.S. adults (20+) are either classified as overweight or obese. While still lower, rates for children and adolescents are also on the rise. Why should you care? Well, obesity costs our healthcare system $173 billion per year according to the CDC. And a recent study by WalletHub ranked North Carolina as one of the fattest states.
What is causing this? One main issue is a lack of physical activity. Other factors include genetics, emotional instability, and sleeplessness. To determine where obesity and overweight most dangerously persist, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key metrics. This data set ranges from the share of obese and overweight population to sugary-beverage consumption among adolescents to obesity-related health care costs. And, well it’s bad news for North Carolina as we find ourselves ranking as one of the fattest states, near the top of these rankings.
Keep reading to see the most overweight and obese states followed by the 10 least overweight and obese states. You can view the full WalletHub study here.