HEALTH & WELLNESS
SPEC IA L SECTION
• 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 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 continu ing 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 states 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 find 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 the computer or
tablet, keep the television off during dinnertime and instead
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