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come inclement weather so outdoor workouts can be
enjoyed year-round.
• Warm up for longer periods of time. Muscles typically
require more time to warm up in cold weather
than they do in warm weather. The Canadian Chiropractic
AssociationTM notes that many people feel
as though there muscles are noticeably stiffer in cold
weather than in warm weather. This can make people
who exercise in such weather more vulnerable to musculoskeletal
injuries. One way to reduce that risk is to
warm up for longer periods of time than you might in
warm weather. For example, runners might want to
walk slowly outdoors for several minutes before they
begin jogging. Doing so can loosen and warm up muscles
that are naturally stiff in cold weather.
Keeping warm is essential
winter sports.
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JANUARY IS GLAUCOMA AWARENESS MONTH
Make an Appointment for an Annual Eye Exam
The New Year is the time to take
stock of your health. Start with your
eyes. January is “Glaucoma Awareness
Month”. It’s the perfect time to
make an appointment with your eye
doctor for your annual eye exam.
Glaucoma is a silent disease;
there are no symptoms, no pain. The
only pain a patient feels is the pain
of irreversible loss of vision. Unfortunately
by the time vision loss occurs,
the damage is irreversible. A
visit to your eye doctor is essential
to detect if you have any risk factors
and clinical signs of glaucoma.
Another eye disease that can
be aided by early detection which
is the leading cause of blindness
Dr. Fell and the staff of Brighton Eye wish all a healthy and peaceful New Year.
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• Dress appropriately. The gear outdoor exercise
enthusiasts wear can go a long way toward making
cold weather workouts more enjoyable and safe.
Layering clothing during cold weather workouts allows
people to maintain steady body temperatures
throughout a workout by removing layers as they
heat up if they need to. Even though it’s cold, your
body will still sweat, so look for a wicking material
that draws moisture away from your body. This is especially
important for your core, as the outdoor recreation
retailer The North Face® notes that blood
pulls toward the chest and abdominal area, making
this the warmest part of your body. Focus on keeping
the extremities, including fi ngers, toes and nose,
warm with materials like gloves and tall socks. Face
masks can be helpful to cover the nose and neck, but
make sure they’re made from breathable materials
that won’t hold moisture.
• Reconsider your footwear and other support to improve
balance. Frozen ground is not as easy to traverse
as unfrozen ground, so look for footwear that provides
added traction. Winter running shoes that come with
studded soles might be necessary. Trekking poles also
can help hikers gain traction on frozen or snow-covered
trails.
Outdoor workouts don’t have to end when the
weather gets cold. A few simple tricks can help people
exercise outdoors throughout the year.
LIVING HEALTHY IN THE NEW YEAR
BRIGHTON EYE
Millie R. Fell, MD
in the United States is Age-related
Macular Degeneration. In the Agerelated
Degeneration Study, known
as AREDS, it was shown that vitamins
containing zinc, Vitamins A, C
and E help to slow down the progression
of macular degeneration.
In the second phase of this study
known as AREDS 2, sh oil (omega
3 fatty acids), lutein and zeaxanthin,
have been added to the trial’s
vitamins. Dr. Fell is a specialist in
the treatment of medical diseases
of the retina. She treats patients
with wet macular degeneration with
multiple and different injections
known to stop the progression of
this disease.
Patients often ask what they can
do to prevent eye disease. Eating
healthy foods, exercising regularly,
not indulging in cigarette smoking
and visiting your doctors regularly is
the best way to start. Early detection
of any disease and prevention
of disease is often the best way to
stay healthy. Taking sh oils, speci -
cally omega-3 fatty acids in a triglyceride
form has been shown to reduce
heart disease, atherosclerotic
disease and cholesterol levels. They
have also been shown to improve
joint function, hair and skin. They
have been shown to help decrease
the incidence of dry eyes and improve
blepharitis, a chronic condition
Clinical Assistant Professor
of Ophthalmology, NYU
in which there is constant eyelid
crusting and in ammation. They are
also thought to help slow the progression
of macular degeneration.
Brighton Eye is a state-of-theart
eye care facility complete with
the latest diagnostic and therapeutic
equipment. Most insurance
plans are accepted. Just check with
the professional, friendly staff when
you call for an appointment.
Dr. Fell is a Board-Certi ed Ophthalmologist,
working in Brooklyn
for over twenty- ve years and committed
to the total well-being of her
patients. She is fellowship trained in
medical diseases of the retina and
is also an expert cataract surgeon.
Visit our state-of-the-art facility located at 2025 Kings Hwy • 718-339-6868 • www.brightoneye.com
Most insurances accepted
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