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Infectious conjunctivitis is common among children. With school back in session, it may be helpful knowing the symptoms of conjunctivitis, how to treat them and how long your child will be contagious. 

Infectious conjunctivitis, also called pink eye, is a highly contagious infection of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers most of the eye. The majority of cases are caused by the same viruses that cause colds. Similar to a cold, it can easily spread from one child to another once the infected child touches or rubs their eye and then touches shared surfaces, such as a desk or doorknob...

Driving is a key to independence, no matter your age! However, driving at night presents challenges as we grow older due to a decrease in contrast, sensitivity, depth perception and color perception in lower light conditions. 

Experts from AAA Senior Driving recommend the following tips to help keep you driving safe when the lights come on and the stars come out: 

Adjust your speed to the reach of your headlights. Do not "overdrive" your headlights by driving at a speed that wouldn't allow you to stop for an obstacle at the far reaches of your headlights. Compensate for reduced visibility by...