Dry January and Veganuary are becoming prevalent trends at the start of each year, both of which can positively impact your health.
Many Dry January participants find they have more money, more energy and sleep better, making a massive difference after the indulgence of Christmas. A whole month alcohol-free can result in lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol and could reduce your risk of developing diabetes.
Cutting back on your alcohol intake can also have a positive impact on your eye health. Did you know that drinking alcohol results in a slower pupil reaction? This can make it more difficult to distinguish between objects and is often why you experience blurry vision after a few drinks.
Excessive alcohol over a more extended period could increase your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, as well as cataracts.
Each week may bring new benefits to your overall health, including reaching a healthy weight, better memory recall and waking up without that groggy hangover feeling!
Following Dry January, or even just pledging to cut back on your alcohol consumption, could help you maintain healthier eyes and the rest of your body.
Veganuary has become a popular trend for many different reasons. Some wish to reduce the amount of meat for ethical reasons, and some do it for their health.
Following a healthy diet is vital for your overall wellbeing and can positively impact your eye health. Your eyes need essential vitamins and minerals to function correctly, including omega-3 and vitamins A, C and E. By following a vegan or vegetarian diet, you will likely be eating more fruit, vegetables and grains which can have significant health benefits.
However, it’s crucial that if you are cutting out meat, fish, and other animal products, you find plant-based alternatives to maintain a balanced diet. There is more information out there than ever before on following a vegan or vegetarian diet, without negatively impacting your health.
If you hurt your arm, you will likely see a bruise or feel pain; this often isn’t the case with your eyes. You may not notice any symptoms at first if or when something is wrong with your eyes or vision, so it’s important to follow the right advice to prolong healthy vision.
Alcohol consumption is often indicative of people having a good time and enjoying themselves, but taking it too far can have serious consequences on your health.
Up to half of sight loss cases are avoidable, just by looking after your eyes properly. Your lifestyle plays a big part of this, so if you’re looking for the best way to maintain healthy vision, you might want to consider your everyday choices.