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If you’re like me, you can remember a time in your life when cleaning your braces with a Waterpik™ was part of your daily routine. While most of us didn’t fully understand the implications of receiving braces as a child, we can look back thankfully on this financial gift from our parents.

Did you know it is National Cancer Survivor’s Day at the beginning of June? In honor of the day, I interviewed Wendy Harpham MD, FACP on embracing life after a cancer diagnosis. Dr.

When is the last time you had an eye exam? I just read a report from Essilor, the world’s leading provider of eyeglass lenses, that said 99 million adults get an annual eye exam. There are approximately 200 million adult Americans, so HALF of you aren’t taking good care of the “windows to your soul.” What?

Whether you’re in the 20/20 half or the blurry half, here are 7 reasons you should schedule your appointment today!

1) Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

Five years ago, Debbie felt like something wasn’t right. It took 18 months (and many painful tests) before she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Debbie cites many benefits of her disease – short lines at Disneyland, better parking spaces and it justifies her house cleaning service. But, she reveals another side of her disease when she says, “You have to choose to give up or get up. Don't be sad - be pissed and keep going! Being pissed lets me keep fighting back.”

Have you heard the word on the street? If not, it’s Juice Cleansing (OK, that’s two words). I keep reading about people who are doing the juice fast and feel terrific with promises of higher energy levels, clearer skin, a sharper mind, fast weight loss (and when it’s all over, you’ll look like Jennifer Aniston). I thought, “Really? How hard can it be?”

Happy Valentine’s Day! You’re probably going to die from heart disease.

WOW, that’s harsh. Kind of, but it’s also true.

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 2.5 million deaths each year in the US. About 600,000 (24%) will die from Heart Disease this year (Cancer is a close second at 575,000 or 23%).

Did you know the average American gains .4 to 1.8 pounds each year? Yikes! My guess is most of that weight gain is at the holidays. Who can resist all the awesome foods? Who has time to eat healthy when you’re running crazy with parties, gift buying, gift wrapping, decorating, family events, etc.?  

We just wrote an article with some practical tips for eating healthy at the holidays, but sometimes you have to bring in “the tech,” baby!

When’s the last time you were at a dinner party and heard a man talk about prostate cancer? [probably hasn’t happened, right?] 

How about testicular cancer? [uh, very likely never!] 

How about men’s mental health issues? [it doesn’t count if it’s in response to a woman saying “all you men are crazy!”]