HEALTH & WELLNESS SPECIAL SECTION
THIS JANUARY , DON ’ T JUST JOIN A GYM .
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* Monthly membership fees required and vary by location . Offer based on enrollment for a 12-month recurring billing fitness membership . Valid at participating locations . Cannot be combined with any other offer . No cash value . Expires 1 / 31 / 18 .
© 2017 Curves International , Inc . ( 1801 ) face , neck , and hands . The neck and hands are often overlooked , but prime spots for the sun to hit and cause wrinkles .
• Quitting bad habits . Now is a better time than ever to kick the bad habits you learned in high school and college . The number of benefits of canceling your package at the tanning salon and quitting smoking would take up this entire article , but for skin ’ s sake , give them up !
TREATMENT YEARS Now is the time to treat the years of damage that the sun and other elements have caused on your skin .
• Put the right nutrients into your body . It ’ s important to make sure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs on the inside for radiant skin on the outside . This includes lots of water !
• Take cover when heading outside . SPF shouldn ’ t be skipped at this age either and should be applied daily . Try adding a hat and cover your skin to prevent overexposure to the harmful rays of the sun , even in the cooler months .
• Find a good retinoid . Derived from vitamin-A , retinoids boost collagen production in the skin to stimulate blood vessels and unclog pores .
SEEING INTO THE FUTURE
Discount may not be applied to other sales or insurance . Exclusions apply . Other restrictions may apply - Expires 2-28-18 .
Twenty-first century children will be looking beyond genetics as a cause for needing corrective eyewear , according to the American Optometric Association ( AOA ). In the Digital Age , children are exposed to electronic devices their whole lives as an integral part of social and educational practices . Teachers are continuing to increase the amount of digital technology used in the classroom , and it is expected that computer simulations will account for much of the learning style in the future . Both teachers and parents are finding that children are adapting well to the use of technology in the classroom , making learning more interactive and current than most textbook learning .
The AOA ’ s 2015 American Eye-Q ® survey states that 41 percent of parents say their kids spend three or more hours per day using digital devices , and 66 percent of kids have their own smartphone or tablet . As technology becomes more of an essential part of modern life , it is important for parents to find balance in their children ’ s digital usage . Electronic devices , including televisions , give off blue and violet light that may affect vision by causing eyestrain and discomfort . If your child has to do homework using the computer or tablet , keep the television off during dinnertime and instead enjoy conversation together . Optometrists also researched the importance of natural sunlight exposure to the eyes and say that the lack of exposure to natural light could affect the growth and development of vision .
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