A woman tries on prescription glasses at an optical shop

​How do I read my glasses prescription?

Jun 20, 2018

Have you ever looked at your eye doctor’s prescription right after getting an eye exam? It’s full of abbreviations and numbers that can be very confusing on first glance. Today, we’d like to help you understand exactly what you’re reading.

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Two passengers on a plane

​Why do my ears hurt when I’m flying?

Jun 06, 2018

Many people are planning to take a long trip this summer, and that means going on a flight. But not everyone likes flying, especially those people whose ears hurt during takeoff and landing. What causes that pain and how can you prevent it? Read on to learn how to give your ears a pain-free vacation.

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A little girl breathes through her nose. Causes for stuffy nose may be allergies or deviated septa

What are causes for stuffy nose in a child?

May 17, 2018

Your child has been having difficulty breathing and they always have a stuffy nose. You don’t think they have a cold, but what else might be causing problems? Today we’ll cover a few of the issues any child over the age of 1 might be facing.

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A man talks to a pharmacist about his medicine

​The troubling tie between some medicines and hearing loss

May 01, 2018

Hearing loss has many causes: loud noises, ear injuries, illness, and age. But did you know some of the medicines you take may cause hearing loss? Read more to find out what they are and how you can protect your hearing.

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A man checks for a pimple on his eye.

Difference Between Pimple and Stye

Apr 19, 2018

Have you ever woken up with a bump on the skin around your eye and been frustrated that, somehow, you’re still getting pimples? Chances are it’s not acne at all, but a stye. So how do you know the difference and how do you treat them?

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Avocado is one of many allergy foods to eat for symptoms

​7 fantastic food types for fighting allergies

Apr 03, 2018

Another spring in the Carolinas brings another brutal allergy season. You’ll take relief anywhere you can get it. What about changing your diet? No problem, you say. But what should you change it to? We’re happy to tell you.

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