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7.7.26
| Parenting,  Infants and Toddlers,  School Age

Debunking Childhood Myths Part 2

Still believe these childhood myths? Get simple, science-backed answers to common myths about food, illness, the body and eyes.
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8.5.25
| Parenting,  Infants and Toddlers,  School Age

Debunking Childhood Myths Part 1

Debunk childhood myths! Discover the truth behind common tales like 'reading in dim light ruins eyesight' and separate fact from fiction.
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7.12.23
| Prevention and Wellness

Preventing UV Light Damage to Your Eyes

It'll take just 60 seconds of your time to watch our Health Watch video to learn about preventing UV light damage to your eyes. 

Ultraviolet (UV) light can cause damage to all parts of the eye, leading to eye issues including vision impairment, cataracts and retinal degeneration. Most of this...

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2.14.22
| Prevention and Wellness

Your Eyes Need Sun Protection Too

We know that ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun has a damaging effect on our skin. But many are less aware of the connection between UV rays and the potential damage to your eyes. In fact, many don’t think about eye protection in the winter like they do in the...

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