You At Your Best

Let's face it, as we focus more on technology and what upcoming savvy digital devices we need to glue our eyes on to get us through the day, we tend to dismiss or question how harmful these devices could be to our health, in the long run. According to Daily Mail, many people spend more time on their devices than they do sleeping. A recent Nielsen Company audience report also found that adults in the United States devote about 10 hours and 40 minutes each day to consuming media on their personal computers, tablets, multimedia devices, TVs, and more. Researchers continue to study the effects of screen time on personal health, but there is reason to believe that screen time may be especially harmful to vision. Devices force the eyes to focus at near range, and over time that can have an adverse effect on vision. Prevent Blindness America says that eye fatigue, dryness and blurred vision are some of the common effects of prolonged screen use, but these are not the only concerns. Digital devices also expose the eyes to blue light. While research as to how blue light impacts vision is ongoing, there is concern over the long-term effects of How to reduce damage to eyes from prolonged screen time By KimBerly marquez WitH metro creative 12 | YOU AT YOUR BEST | nwAdg.cOm/YOUATYOURBEST SEpTEmBER - ViSiOn HEAlTH | SATURdAY, AUgUST 25, 2018 Special to NWa Democrat-Gazette Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and Hope Cancer Resources wants to do as much as possible to help patients and caregivers throughout the journey. They provide patient support, navigation, survivorship and wellness programs, plus cancer prevention education at no cost for families and communities in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. Hope Cancer Resources offers a continuum of emotional support including crisis intervention, individualized counseling and support groups. Financial assistance is provided for cancer-related prescription medication, cancer- related dental care and other emergency needs including rent/mortgage, car payments, gasoline (gas cards), travel for out-of-town treatment (hotel, airfare), utilities, and homeowners and automobile insurance. A Spanish interpreter is available to assist patients during their cancer-related appointments to help ensure clear communication with their medical team. Transportation is provided for patients to and from cancer-related medical appointments when no other assistance is available. In 2017, Hope Cancer Resources launched the Wellness Center for Hope to promote wellness, healthy living and overall quality of life for cancer survivors and caregivers by offering access to knowledge and a variety of health-oriented activities that will aid in a healthier cancer journey. Every dollar donated to Hope Cancer Resources stays in Northwest Arkansas and benefits local communities and families living with cancer. For more information, contact the organization at (479) 361-5847, email: info@hopecancerresources.org, or visit hopecancerresources.org. Seeing beyond a cancer diagnosis

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