From May 9 to 10 there will be one rare astronomical event that is incredible to look at, but you need to be careful not to damage your eyes. An annual eclipse will be visible from Australia to the Southern Pacific for six minutes, making it one of the longest solar eclipses ever. Looking at …
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In my mind, spring conjures up thoughts of donning a polka dot bikini (thoughts only, I’ll really end up in neoprene kaftan for maximum coverage not to mention sparing everyone’s retinas), sun kissed skin, flip flops, day trips with my guy, challenging hikes, kayak adventures, the Bahamas (living vicariously through a co-worker’s vacation plans), happy …
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Did you know an average golfer takes about 90-100 shots in a round? However, only a handful actually ends up near the hole, but there must be something intriguing about the game. Just ask the estimated 30-50 million Americans who pay for this privilege every year. Here are a few facts that you may not …
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1. Reading in dim light is bad for your eyes. This won’t permanently damage your eyes, but it is easier on your eyes to read in good light. Reading in dim light makes it difficult for your eyes to focus, which could strain your eye muscles and cause eye fatigue in the form of headaches …
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Unfortunately, accidents will always happen, so the best we can do is prepare for that “one-in-a-million” chance. The first week of February is observed as “Burn Awareness Week,” which is sponsored by the American Burn Association (ABA). This is an opportunity for burn, fire and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn …
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CNN journalist and host Anderson Cooper announced he went blind for 36 hours this week after a trip to Portugal to film 60 minutes. He was on the water for a prolonged amount of time and woke in the night with his eyes thriving in pain. He thought he just had some dirt or sand …
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This post was written by guest blogger Craig Rayl, a VSP Customer Service Representative. You just got your invite to this year’s Halloween party, but what do you wear? Do you join the usual vampire and zombie crowd? Do you wear last year’s costume, again? How do you get your costume to stick out from …
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It’s October, and with fall comes a chance to spice up your wardrobe with some bold fall colors. But don’t just pick any old thing off the rack; this season it’s all about the purchase with a purpose. How brilliant! Did you know October is breast cancer awareness month? Patients undergoing cancer treatment can experience …
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Fashion week recently told us about what’s hot for Spring 2013! Deets about up and coming designers, celebs showcasing their twist on clothing etc., but what really peaks my curiosity is what’s going on in the world of sunwear (inject sound of Homer Simpson eating donut here). Well, we had people sunglass spotting at NY …
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Having won more tournaments than any other professional female volleyball player, Nike Vision athlete Misty May-Treanor is no stranger to winning. She entered her first volleyball tournament when she was eight and has been climbing the ranks ever since. May-Treanor’s latest performance in the London 2012 Olympics not only won her team top podium honors, …
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