(Family Features) Whether Melissa Joan Hart is on set directing her latest movie, recording an episode of her podcast or driving her kids to school, she is always on the move. When she first began experiencing dry, irritated eyes, she wasn’t sure how to relieve her symptoms. However, after a recommendation from her friend, she learned there was a line of eye lubricant products designed to relieve dry eye symptoms of eye dryness, burning, itching and discomfort.

“My eyes get dry and irritated, especially during long days on set when I’m spending hours staring at monitors,” Hart said. “I learned I am one of 35 million people in the United States who experience dry eyes. I didn’t know how I could find relief – until I discovered Refresh.”

Hart is teaming up with Allergan, an AbbVie company, to share her experience using the number one doctor-recommended family of products. The Refresh line was developed from more than 30 years of dedicated eye research and includes artificial tears, ointments and gel drops to relieve symptoms of eye dryness. The drops offer fast-acting relief for a wide range of individuals based on their symptoms and severity levels, including products for daytime, nighttime and anytime use.

“Many people experience eye dryness for many reasons and have different needs, which is why I like that the Refresh portfolio has several different products that offer fast-acting relief for a wide range of individuals,” Hart said. “Right now, I use Optive Mega-3 and Relieve PF Multidose to relieve my eye dryness and prevent further irritation. There’s a great tool on the Refresh website to help you figure out which product may be right for you.”

Hart continued, “Refresh has quickly become a part of my daily routine, on and off set. I have a few bottles tucked away in different rooms around the house and in my purse to use throughout the day. I don’t leave the house without them.”

Refresh eye drops can be found at all major retailers and online. Learn more at refreshbrand.com and take the quiz to see which product may help relieve your symptoms.  

Use only as directed. For US consumers only.

Source: Allergan, an AbbVie company.

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Allergan, an AbbVie company

(Family Features) Kidney disease is one of the most common complications of living with diabetes and can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. There are steps you can take to keep your heart, brain and kidneys healthy, including an annual kidney screening. A urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio test is a simple urine test used to identify early signs of kidney disease and give you and your health care team important information to manage your risk. Learn more about taking charge of your health at KnowDiabetesbyHeart.org.

SOURCE:
American Heart Association

Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey is working to spread awareness that colon cancer can be detected and treated earlier than ever with new technology. 

Colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer and  is expected to cause more than 52,000 deaths in 2023.

While the rate of adults diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer has been declining since the 80’s, rates of colon cancer in people younger than 50 is now on the rise – concerning many experts.  

The latest screening test – the Medtronic GI Genius™ uses artificial intelligence to identify colorectal polyps of varying shapes and sizes in real time, facilitating the diagnosis and prevention of colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S.

“I was four years overdue for a colonoscopy,” said 49 year old Twinique Wright. “I was dreading it but I took comfort in knowing that my doctor was going to use the latest technology with a much greater chance of detecting polyps.” 

The GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, authorized by the FDA in April 2021 uses computer-aided detection algorithms to identify colorectal polyps of varying shapes and sizes in real time, facilitating the diagnosis and prevention of colorectal cancer. GI Genius has demonstrated the ability to improve detection of colorectal polyps – by as much as 40% – that can lead to CRC.

For more information on the GI Genius or for an interview with one of our colorectal cancer specialists, contact [email protected]. 

Source: Hackensack Meridian Health 

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