http://www.lifeminute.tv/rss/articles/health LifeMinute Health covers everything health. Mind. Body. Spirit. From the latest medical breakthroughs and FDA approvals, to the best vitamins, over-the-counter remedies, exercise routines, stress relievers, and more... en-us © Copyright 2012 LifeMinute.tv Thu, 17 May 2012 17:45:13 -0700 http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/it’s-skin-cancer-awareness-month L’Oreal Paris, Consulting Dermatologist, Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, has the facts. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/it’s-skin-cancer-awareness-month http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/new-5-8-12-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-eye-allergies An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries of allergies and about 50 percent of individuals with seasonal and indoor allergies also experience some degree of eye symptoms. Leading authority on eye allergies, Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO, joins Dr. Val to talk about how to identify, treat and manage eye symptoms from seasonal, indoor and pet allergies. He shares his tips for the home, office and even your car to minimize or prevent common eye allergy symptoms from occurring. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/new-5-8-12-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-eye-allergies http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/32812-–-healthy-vision™-dr-val-jones-–-sports-eye-injuries More than 600,000 eye injuries related to sports and recreation occur each year. More than 40,000 of these require Emergency Room attention and more than one-third of the victims are children. What steps can you take to prevent eye injuries for yourself and your family? Optometrist and researcher Dr. Derek Cunningham and Todd Daniels, Head Athletic Trainer and Conditioning Coach for the Spokane Chiefs hockey team join Dr. Val on the new episode of Healthy Vision™ with Dr. Val Jones to talk about steps you can take to protect your eyes during sports and recreation and how to know if an eye injury is serious enough to require medical attention. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/32812-–-healthy-vision™-dr-val-jones-–-sports-eye-injuries http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/national-nutrition-month-shape-magazine Tips and Tricks to get and stay healthy http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/national-nutrition-month-shape-magazine http://www.lifeminute.tv/video/lifeminute-jenna-elfman The 'Friends with Benefits' star on how she stays healthy and fit http://www.lifeminute.tv/video/lifeminute-jenna-elfman http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/look-and-feel-your-best-spring Shape Magazine’s, Bahar Takhtehchian with must-have advice! http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/look-and-feel-your-best-spring http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/13112-–-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-computer-vision How do digital devices like cell phones, tablets and computer screens affect our visual health? Optometrist and author Dr. Jeffery Anshel appears on the new episode of Healthy Vision™ with Dr. Val Jones to explain how these devices affect our eyes and what we can do to help prevent or reduce the development of vision-related problems when using them. He also identifies some of the common problems he sees in how computer work stations are set up and offers advice on what we can do to minimize or prevent eye strain discomfort and fatigue from computer or small device use. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/13112-–-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-computer-vision http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/sustain-healthy-lifestyle-while-giving-back Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day Magazine, Elizabeth Mayhew has the scoop http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/sustain-healthy-lifestyle-while-giving-back http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/get-fit-new-year-self-magazine Simple tips and helpful advice from the experts http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/get-fit-new-year-self-magazine http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/top-health-and-beauty-buys-new-year Editor-in-Chief of Shape Magazine, Tara Kraft has the scoop on the best tips, tricks, and buys to get you to actually stick to them. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/top-health-and-beauty-buys-new-year http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/bravo’s-“top-chef”-fan-favorite-sam-talbot on his book and healthy tips for living with diabetes. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/bravo’s-“top-chef”-fan-favorite-sam-talbot http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/tips-fighting-cold-flu How to stay healthy with Dr. Yael Halass http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/tips-fighting-cold-flu http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/11111-–-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-driving-dark When you are behind the wheel of a car, your eyes are constantly on the move and at night, tasks can become even more difficult for some drivers. On the new episode of Healthy VisionTM with Dr. Val Jones, optometrist Dr. Cristina Schnider and John Ulczycki of the National Safety Council join Dr. Val to talk about what happens to your eyes in the dark and how you can take better care of your eyes – and your car – to improve your nighttime driving. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/11111-–-healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-driving-dark http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/its-national-animal-safety-and-protection-month Pet care tips and helpful info for animal lovers http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/its-national-animal-safety-and-protection-month http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/healthy-eating-tips-0 Fall is here and if you are one of the millions looking for ways to make healthier choices about what you eat, Nutritionist Robyn Flipse has some helpful tips. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/healthy-eating-tips-0 http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/think-pink-brands-give-back-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/video/think-pink-brands-give-back-during-breast-cancer-awareness-month http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-vision-and-performance-sports Vision, just like speed and strength, is an important component in how well you play your sport. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-vision-and-performance-sports http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-show-2-children-and-vision-complete-show Dori Carlson, O.D., president, American Optometric Association talks about the importance of catching children’s vision problems early on; Optometrist and researcher Jeffrey Walline, O.D. and Clinical Psychology Professor Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D., offer advice to parents on how to know if your child is ready for contacts. Actress Meaghan Martin talks about the role contact lenses have played in her personal and professional lives. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-show-2-children-and-vision-complete-show http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-show-2-children-and-vision-segment-making-children’s-visi AOA president Dori Carlson, O.D., joins Dr. Val to talk about the importance of catching children’s vision problems early on. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-show-2-children-and-vision-segment-making-children’s-visi http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-show-2-children-and-vision-segment-contact-lenses Optometrist Jeffrey Walline, O.D. and Clinical Psychology Professor Mitchell Prinstein, Ph.D., share research results which suggest that contact lenses may have added benefits to children beyond vision correction. Actress Meaghan Martin talks about the role contact lenses have played in her personal and professional lives. http://www.lifeminute.tv/health/audio/healthy-vision-dr-val-jones-–-show-2-children-and-vision-segment-contact-lenses