Ultra Violet Rays May Cause Damage to the Eyes Today and Tomorrow

CHICAGO (PRWEB) April 24, 2013

As the weather continues to warm, more Americans will be heading outdoors to enjoy the sunshine. The public should know, however, that Ultra Violet (UV)-blocking sunglasses and hats are the ultimate sight-saving accessories to pair with their shorts, sandals, and short-sleeved shirts. Prevent Blindness America, the nations oldest volunteer eye health and safety organization, has declared May UV Awareness Month to help educate the public on the dangers of UV and how to protect the eyes.

While UV-A has lower energy, it penetrates deep into the eye and may injure the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sight in the center field of vision. UV-B radiation is presumably more dangerous and is mainly absorbed by the cornea and lens of the eye and can damage those tissues.

Sunglasses without UV protection may shade the eyes but actually cause the pupils to dilate, allowing in even more harmful rays. When going outside, both adults and children should always wear both a wide-brimmed hat or cap and the proper UV-rated sunglasses. Wrap-around sunglasses are best as they protect the eyes and the skin around the eyes. Some contact lenses may offer UV protection but they cannot protect the entire eye and the skin around it.

Photokeratitis, or corneal sunburn, is a result of intense exposure to UV-B. It is most common among individuals who spend long hours on the beach, in the water or on ski slopes without proper eye protection. It can be extremely painful and can result in temporary loss of vision for 1-2 days.

UV damage is also cumulative and has been linked to eye problems later in life including tumors, cataracts and macular degeneration, an eye disease which currently has no cure. Also, people who have had cataract surgery or other retinal disorders, and people who take certain medicines, such as tetracycline, sulfa drugs, birth control pills, diuretics and tranquilizers, are also at special risk.

PBA recommends wearing sunglasses that:

Sun Damage - The Long-Term Benefits of Sunscreen

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 27, 2013

Whether faced with scorching sunshine or dull dreary weather, putting on sunscreen before stepping out is now a regular part of every person's skin care regimen. According to a May 2013 W Magazine article, titled Generation SPF, while SPF 30-50 is regularly used, many men and women have shifted to broad-spectrum sunscreens that will help them even in dull weather. Research has proven that UVA rays, which are harmful to the skin, will penetrate even the thickest of clouds on a dreary day (Go to goo.gl/bg2CV).

As reported in the W Magazine article, one is never too young to start a skin care regimen that includes a sunscreen and the right mix of cosmetics. Approximately 35 years ago, the US Food and Drug Administration introduced the SPF system to guide people in the use of sunscreen and how it is understood. Around 1985, the first SPF 15 creams were introduced and research began on the skin and its relationship with cancer, leading to the beginning of awareness on melanoma.

The article goes on to say that of those in their 30s who were introduced to sun block at a young age and have been regular users, many currently have skin like that of a 20-year old. Their skin does not have any freckles on common areas like the hands, neck and chest. In fact, for those who have been diligent in their use of sunscreen, the signs of photo-aging are often hardly there.

Those that were not introduced to a good sunscreen at a young age and would like to work on reversing the effects of sun damage on the skin should consider going in for a fractional laser treatment, says Dr. Ourian. This procedure restores the skin's glow and health, reduces fine lines and wrinkles, and enhances skin tone and texture.

Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, Juv

Get Ready for the Rainy Days of Summer: Five Signs of Water Damage to Residential Roofing

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 28, 2013

Water can be one of the biggest and most costly sources of damage to a home. Ice, hail and wind-driven rain are destructive forces that can ravage a roof, splinter wood, and expose vulnerabilities in siding and stucco. As a professional roofing contractor and host of In the House with Ken & Jared home improvement radio show, Jared Mellick encounters extreme water damage on a regular basis. If caught early, moisture intrusion may result in the need for minimal repair. However, because the average homeowner is not prone to climbing up on the roof or frequenting his attic space, many undiscovered water leaks turn into full roof replacement jobs, which can average ten to fifteen thousand dollars.

According to Mellick, here are several signs of potential water damage that homeowners can watch for to avoid costly roof and reconstruction repairs:

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Radiation Skin Relief Helps Heal Skin Damage from Radiation Therapy

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2013

TriDerma announced the launch of its Radiation Skin Relief cream into the First Aid section of food and supercenter stores. The company plans a regional rollout, beginning in the Midwest states of Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Louisiana. The TriDerma website provides store locations.

TriDerma Radiation Skin Relief is a powerful healing cream that helps soothe and heal damaged skin from radiation therapy and helps reduce or eliminate the need for breaks in radiation treatment. TriDerma Radiation Skin Relief contains a highly concentrated healing system that combines multiple active botanicals, extreme moisturizers, TriDermas proprietary AP4

Winter Hair Care: Fight Frizz and Damage with Hair Health Tips; Hair Club

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) November 28, 2012

Between cold, dry air and hiding your locks under a winter hat, the cold-weather season is bound to wreak havoc on your hair. From fighting frizz to maintaining hair health, expert stylists from Hair Club

How to Prevent Hair from Breaking, Falling out or Burning Off: Beautystat.com Reviews the Best and Safest Curling Irons That Won't Damage Hair: Coolway Flat Iron

New York, New York (PRWEB) March 12, 2013

Beauty consumers beware. Flat irons and curling irons can damage hair and cause it to break and fall out if not used carefully. Nothing exemplifies this more than the viral YouTube video of the girl who was demonstrating a new hairstyle when suddenly her hair literally burned off.

BeautyStat.com -- the leading online beauty community for skincare reviews and makeup reviews reports on simple ways consumers can prevent this type of damage.

BeautyStats cosmetic chemist and founder, Ron Robinson, notes that overuse of heat styling tools especially curling irons can cause a lot of damage to the hair. The heat can permanently break the hair bonds which can cause it to literally burn and break off.

There are many heat styling tools on the market today but one of the best curling irons to prevent this type of damage is the Coolway Flat Iron Hair Styler.

The Coolway Styler automatically adjusts its heat setting to the personal moisture levels in ones hair, never going over 299 degrees -- any degree level over that burns and damages the hair follicles. Coolways clinical tests prove that the styler increases hair strength by 300%, reduces hair breakage by 75% and frizz by 50%. This styler not only delivers impressive styling results, but improves the health and overall look of hair every time the Coolway Auto Sense Styler is used. Safe and non-toxic, the Coolway Auto Sense Styler works on all hair types including on bleached, relaxed and hair extensions.

Use promo code: beautystat12 - when checking out of http://www.CoolWayHair.com to receive 10% off your purchase.

BeautyStat.com (a NYC tech startup) is an online beauty community - consisting of beauty product reviews - and social marketing agency for the beauty industry. It has been featured in Womens Wear Daily, New York Times, Forbes Magazine, NBC and CBS News. The strength of BeautyStat.com is its captive, engaged and influential 100,000+ community, 190+ blogger network and 40 million social network reach. BeautyStat.com works with beauty brands, retailers and PR agencies to connect them to the BeautyStat community for online PR events, advertising and rich consumer insights.

BeautyStat.com was founded by beauty entrepreneur Ron Robinson. Ron is a veteran cosmetic chemist who has worked for such leading beauty companies as The Est

A "FAST" Response to Stroke Can Reduce Long-Term Damage

New York, New York (PRWEB) May 07, 2013

A stroke can strike in an instant, but can change a person's life forever. Strokes -- 80 percent of which are caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow to the brain -- are medical emergencies that require immediate attention. The earlier a stroke is recognized and treated, the greater the chance of recovery. Remembering the acronym FAST is an easy way to learn how to recognize a stroke and what to do to minimize its long-term damaging effects.

F is for Face: Does the person's face look uneven?
A is for Arm: Is one arm hanging down?
S is for Speech: Is the person's speech slurred? Other signs of stroke include confusion or trouble speaking.
T is for Time: Call 911 now!

Other signs of a stroke are a sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms or legs, specifically on one side of the body; dizziness and trouble walking; loss of vision in one or both of the eyes; or a sudden severe headache that occurs for no apparent reason.

"When someone has a stroke, they may show either slight or extremely noticeable physical changes," says Dr. Randolph Marshall, chief of the Stroke Division at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. "The most effective way to prevent the permanent damage associated with stroke is to recognize the signs of an attack and to seek medical attention immediately."

Early treatment can prevent, and in some cases reverse, damage caused by strokes. One of the most common treatments is tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), the only FDA-approved clot-dissolving drug for acute ischemic stroke. The drug is injected into an artery or vein to dissolve the clot, restoring blood flow to the brain. Another treatment is revascularization, in which microcatheters are inserted into the artery to remove the blockages and reopen the artery. For all treatment options, early intervention can improve outcomes.

Stroke Prevention Tips

Taking the time to make a few simple lifestyle adjustments can save thousands of lives each year.

"Stroke statistics are sobering: it's the fourth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of adult disabilities," says Dr. Babak Navi, director of the Stroke Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. "On average, someone dies of stroke every four minutes. The good news is that approximately 80 percent of strokes can be prevented."

Several lifestyle changes can greatly reduce the risk of having a stroke:

Reduce salt intake. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of stroke. Cutting back on salt is one of the most significant steps to maintaining or lowering blood pressure to a healthy level of 120/80 or below. Try flavoring your food with a variety of spices that may be healthier than salt.

Eat a heart-healthy diet. Maintaining a healthy balance between your good cholesterol (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL) is the best way to prevent high cholesterol, heart disease and the increased risk of stroke. Cholesterol levels should remain at 200 mg/dl or below.

Stop smoking. Smoking is bad not only for your lungs but your brain as well. A smoker is at twice the risk of having a stroke because smoking damages blood vessels, raises blood pressure and speeds up the clogging of arteries.

Exercise. If you are obese or overweight, your risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes increases and so does your risk for a stroke. Extra weight places an added strain on your entire circulatory system, but aerobic exercise helps reduce stroke risk and can be a good way to lose those extra pounds and substantially improve your health.

Certain populations are at a higher risk of having a stroke even after making the proper lifestyle changes. These include adults 55 years of age or older, African-Americans and Hispanics, those with a family history of stroke, and people who have already had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (mini stroke). In addition, women are more likely to die from a stroke than men, although attacks are more common in men.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital treats one of the highest volumes of stroke and cerebrovascular disease patients in the world and the highest in NYC. The hospital has three state-designated Primary Stroke Centers. Stroke patients treated at high-volume centers with specialty-trained physicians have the best survival and recovery rates.

In addition, NewYork-Presbyterian's Stroke Centers have been awarded the Gold Plus award from American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) for exceeding quality measures related to stroke treatment.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, based in New York City, is the nation's largest not-for-profit, non-sectarian hospital, with 2,409 beds. The Hospital has nearly 2 million inpatient and outpatient visits in a year, including 12,758 deliveries and 215,946 visits to its emergency departments. NewYork-Presbyterian's 6,144 affiliated physicians and 20,154 staff provide state-of-the-art inpatient, ambulatory and preventive care in all areas of medicine at five major centers: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Division. One of the most comprehensive health care institutions in the world, the Hospital is committed to excellence in patient care, research, education and community service. NewYork-Presbyterian is the #1 hospital in the New York metropolitan area and is consistently ranked among the best academic medical institutions in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report. The Hospital has academic affiliations with two of the nation's leading medical colleges: Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. For more information, visit http://www.nyp.org.

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