![]() ![]() Regular exams are most important for babies and kids (to check for congenital problems and nearsightedness) and people over 50 (for age-related problems such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration).īut younger adults aren’t immune - farsightedness starts about age 40 - and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health suggests yearly exams for computer users of any age. Rohit Varma, director of the USC Roski Eye Institute and dean of the Keck School of Medicine at USC.Ī comprehensive eye exam can find them early. But “silent” conditions can do damage before symptoms show up, says Dr. Many people - perhaps even you - assume nothing is wrong with their eyes if nothing seems to be. And don’t forget your regular, professional teeth-cleanings. Technique matters, so ask your dentist for tips at your next visit. Flossing gets at least four times deeper into gums than brushing does. Alexandre-Amir Aalam, clinical assistant professor at USC’s Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.īrushing can’t get between teeth to remove “bad” bacteria. But the signs of non-flossing - red, puffy gums and unwanted “pockets” between gums and teeth - are obvious to dentists, says Dr. Studies have been few, small and potentially flawed by people who claim they floss more, and more thoroughly, than they really do, experts say. and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But we should keep up the habit anyway, according to the American Dental Assn. Many of us were surprised to learn last year that flossing lacked clear benefits in medical studies. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are seven simple ways to launch your personal health makeover. But that goal is so big that you don’t know where to start.
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