The food-filled festivities are over and now it’s time to keep that New Year’s resolution to lose a few pounds and get into shape.  This month’s Health eNewsletter is filled with links to advice on everything from learning to eat right to figuring out what type of exercise fits your busy lifestyle.

January is Cervical Cancer Screening Month.  More than 10,000 women were expected to develop cervical cancer last year.  About 4,000 will die from it.  However, most cervical cancers can be prevented.  The link below answers many of the most common questions about cervical cancer, including who is at risk for developing it.

This month is also a time to think about your eyesight.  It’s Cataract Awareness Month and Glaucoma Awareness Month.  Both cataracts and glaucoma can cause blindness, but each has its own characteristics.  Visit the sites linked below for what could be sight-saving information.

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An estimated 20.5 million Americans 40 and older have cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s clear lens.  Cataracts can be surgically treated.  Click here for an article by the American Academy of Ophthalmology describing what cataracts are and how to know if you might have them. 

Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, leading to vision loss.  When glaucoma first develops, there are no symptoms.  That’s why it’s important to know if you’re at risk.  Click here to find out the risk factors.