Did you know that two-thirds of those living with blindness or visual impairment are women? Prevent Blindness has designated April as Women’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month. Among one of the many differences between men and women is the fact that women are more likely to have eye diseases, ...

Contact lenses are a convenient tool for vision correction. Whether you’re nearsighted (myopia), farsighted (hyperopia) or have an astigmatism, your doctor may present contact lenses as an option. We refer to these as elective contact lenses.

When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, the first things that come to mind may be eating a balanced diet and exercising. Those are certainly two important factors in maintaining heart health, but did you know that oral health is connected to heart health?

Did you make a resolution at the beginning of the year to eat healthier? If so, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to remove some of your favorite foods from your diet! In case you’ve hit a rut in your wellness journey, we’ve compiled a list of healthy alternatives to popular foods.

You likely have your winter essentials read to go: coat, hat, mittens, scarf and boots. One very important item missing from that list? Sunglasses! Just because the sun isn’t putting off heat to warm you up, doesn’t mean its UV rays are any less dangerous to your eyes.

Here at VBA, we strive to make a difference in our community. In the early months of 2017, we decided to lending a helping hand to an organization that helps those in need. The mission of Paws with a Cause® is to enhance the independence and quality of life for people with disabilities nationally ...

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and we all know what that means—a day full of feasting. Indulging in traditional holiday foods can be tough on our waistlines, but did you know some of our favorite treats can be tough on our teeth, as well? We’ve compiled a few helpful hints to help protect ...

Did you know that your sense of taste can be affected by something as simple as the common cold? In fact, there are several reasons your sense of taste can be off. Read through to find out what else can cause impaired taste:

Halloween is right around the corner. Between trying to find the best costumes, picking out candy to hand out and finding the spookiest decorations, we thought it might be helpful to round up some safety tips to ensure your holiday is scary fun!