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Food Allergies: Avoiding a Holiday Hazard

As holiday parties fill the calendar, many of us may forget or neglect to consider food allergies. With a staggering 2 percent of American adults and 8 percent of American children estimated to suffer from some form of a food allergy, carelessness toward ingredients can cause more discomfort than the visiting in-laws. Because allergic reactions to food could appear within minutes or up to two hours after consumption, it is important to understand what is...Read More »

Eye Strain at Work: See the Signs

In today's workplace, the majority of people use computers and many of them experience vision problems. How can you tell if you are one of the many people suffering from eye strain? Several symptoms may appear as a result of eye strain from computer use, explains Carlo DiMarco, D.O., an osteopathic Ophthalmologist practicing in Erie, PA They include headaches, blurred vision, frequent blinking and dry eyes, just to name a few. For most people, eye...Read More »