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Besides monitoring your vision, there are some easy ways to keep tabs on your eye health. If the whites of your eyes are truly yellow, you could be suffering from jaundice caused by liver dysfunction. A milky white ring around the iris (the coloured part of the eye) is a sign of high cholesterol. To check for iron deficiency, pull your lower eyelid down slightly. If the inner lids are a very pale pink (not bright pink, as they should be) this could be a symptom of anemia or low iron.
Eat well: The best way to keep your eyes healthy is to eat a mix of colourful fruits and vegetables, says Catherine Cervin, associate professor at Dalhousie University's department of family medicine. Orange and yellow fruits and veggies contain A vitamins, which are found to promote eye health.
How low can you go?
When you fetch the morning paper, can you easily bend over to pick it up without bending your knees? If not, you may be prone to injury in your back and hips. If you lack a good range of motion and are required to make a sudden movement (say, a shoulder check while driving) you could risk muscle strains. Flexibility isn’t only useful for reaching high shelves, it’s an essential gauge of health. While agility is partly determined by our genetic make-up, we tend to lose it with age.
Reduce stress: To stay limber throughout life, stretch regularly. Always stretch before your fitness routine to avoid injury and encourage circulation. To stretch your neck, try rolling your head in circles while sitting at a red light. While at your desk, pause to lift your arms over your head, bending your elbows to touch the shoulder blades.
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