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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION: HEALTH & WELLNESS Treatment Years Now is the time to treat the years of damage that the sun and other elements have caused to 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 products 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 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 stated 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 facilitate 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 a computer or tablet, then keep the television and other devices off during dinnertime and enjoy conversation together. Optometrists also researched the importance of natural sunlight exposure to the eyes and say that a lack of exposure to natural light could affect the growth and development of vision. Continued on page 33 > Announces Christin L. Sylvester, DO, FAOCO Pediatric Ophthalmologist NOW SEEING PATIENTS AT THE CRANBERRY LOCATION 125 Emeryville Drive, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Dr. Sylvester is Board Certified in Ophthalmology by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology. Prior to joining Everett & Hurite Dr. Sylvester spent ten plus years at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Sylvester joins us with extensive pediatric ophthalmology experience including nasolacrimal duct disorders, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric medical retinal disorders. Visit us online at www.everett-hurite.com or call for an appointment at 1-800-753-6800. Additional Office Locations: Butler, Greensburg, McMurray, Monroeville, Pittsburgh, Rostraver, Steubenville, Weirton and Beaver. ® MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA BUY ONE GIFT CARD * GET ONE FREE! Black Friday Weekend Event! VALID 11/29 - 12/1 • IN-STORE ONLY Cranberry | 724-638-8508 1713 Route 228 • Near Target and Starbucks in the Cranberry Commons Shopping Center Open 7 Days | Extended Hours | Walk-ins Welcome | handandstone.com *BOGO valid 11-29-2019 thru 12-1-2019. Limit 2 per customer. Not valid towards introductory offers. Not valid online. Restrictions apply, see Spa for details. Independently Owned & Operated. ©2019 Hand & Stone Corp. Franchises Available. MARS AREA ❘ WINTER 2019 31