{"id":867,"date":"2020-07-28T14:39:50","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T06:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mataasia.com\/blog\/?p=867"},"modified":"2020-07-28T14:39:50","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T06:39:50","slug":"staying-active-helps-vision-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mataasia.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/28\/staying-active-helps-vision-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying Active Helps Vision Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.allygong.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/E46A2072.jpg\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>What are some of the things we can do to keep our eyes healthy? Eat carrots? Wear sunglasses?<\/h2>\n<p>While carrots do provide good nutrients for our eyes and we definitely recommend wearing sunglasses any time you\u2019re in the sun during the brightest hours of the day, no matter what time of year it is, another excellent way to keep our eyes healthy is by staying active!<\/p>\n<h3>Healthy Eyes Versus a Sedentary Lifestyle<\/h3>\n<p>A lifestyle that doesn\u2019t include much physical activity can put us at a\u00a0<strong>much greater risk of vision loss as we age<\/strong>. That\u2019s because many sight-threatening conditions are exacerbated by chronic health problems like heart conditions, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes in particular is one of the biggest risk factors for macular edema, retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.<\/p>\n<h3>Nutrition and Exercise Minimize Risk Factors<\/h3>\n<p>When we eat healthy and get regular exercise, we not only feel better in general \u2014 we\u2019re taking\u00a0<strong>the best preventative measures against sight-threatening conditions<\/strong>. Getting some exercise at least three times a week can lower the risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration by as much as 70%, while reducing the risk of glaucoma by 25% at the same time!<\/p>\n<h3>Not a Fan of the Gym? No Problem!<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2LQnQEvWDZ0\/VPX9lRTU2fI\/AAAAAAAAC0U\/qTUOulD37GI\/s1600\/Yeon%2BDa%2BBin%2BPilates%2BStudio%2B2.jpg\" alt=\"See the source image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If the idea of going to the gym is a big deterrent to you, don\u2019t worry.\u00a0<strong>The gym doesn\u2019t have a monopoly on healthy activity.<\/strong>\u00a0Simply going on regular walks, doing home calisthenics, or joining a local sports club would also be great ways to become more active. Or maybe you could consider signing up for martial arts classes, yoga, or pilates. Finding something you enjoy is important, because that will make it easier to stick with it, and regularity is key!<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Forget About Eye Exams<\/h3>\n<p>Eating healthy and staying active are great for overall health and keeping your eyes healthy, but they aren\u2019t an excuse to skip your regular eye exams. 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