Athletes know that it takes more than talent and dedication to get to the top. It takes a team of people who support you along the way. Even though it's often just the athlete that gets all the glory, the success is equally deserved by all the dedicated people in their lives. And as the world sends their best athletes to Beijing, there is no more appropriate time to recognize this support.

Nearly 23 million Americans are affected by diabetes, and one-third are unaware that they have the disease. Undiagnosed, diabetes can result in vision impairment. Your doctor of optometry can identify signs of diabetes and other eye-related health problems. Early detection can help you enjoy a lifetime of good vision.

Whether it is out-of-town house guests, battling shoppers, airline delays or feeling the pinch around the waistline, sometimes holiday-related stress can take the joy out of the season. This year, make a point to take control of your stress by maintaining good health habits to kick start a better lifestyle as you enter the New Year.

Each year more than a million patients in the United States develop infections caused by deadly super bugs that have developed resistance to the antibiotics normally used to treat them. The sources of these life-threatening super bug infections are from both hospitals and outpatient facilities. Now, patients can be proactive in their fights against super bugs.

Working from home may provide many benefits, but a break from germs may not be one of them. Why? A recent workplace study revealed that desktops in home offices harbor more bacteria than desktops in traditional offices.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is on the rise, now affecting approximately 1 in 150 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Research shows that up to 86 percent of children with autism may suffer from gastrointestinal issues.

Three out of four Americans know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. While it impacts many, few discuss the issue.