5 Things Feb. 28: Wiffleball Registration, Trivia and More

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1. Register for slugger wiffleball
Registration is still open for slugger wiffleball, but there are only a few spots left. For complete details, go to the NYBS website or www.nortonparksandrec.com.

2. Trivia Tyme
DeVincent’s Downtown Cafe will host trivia at 8 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top teams.

3. TOPS open house
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support group held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 647 N. Main St., Attleboro. An open house will be held 6:15 p.m. for people to learn more about TOPS and the healthier lifestyle you can enjoy.  There will be door prizes and coffee.

4. Tips to save your vision
Ophthalmologists – eye physicians and surgeons – encourage seniors to follow these top five tips to safeguard vision:

• Get an eye exam. Seniors age 65 and older should have a dilated eye exam every 1-2 years, or as recommended by their ophthalmologist.
• Know your family history. Eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and glaucomacan run in families, so it’s important to know your family's history of eye disease and talk to your ophthalmologist about any possible genetic risk factors.
• Don't smoke. Tobacco smoking is directly linked to many adverse health effects, including cataracts and AMD. Studies show that current smokers and ex-smokers are more likely to develop AMD than people who have never smoked.
• Eat right. A variety of vegetables, especially leafy green ones, are an important part of an eye-healthy diet. Researchers have found people on diets with higher levels of vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are less likely to develop early and advanced AMD.
• Protect your eyes from injuries. An estimated 2.5 million eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year, so it is critical to wear proper eye protection to prevent eye injuries, especially during home projects like gardening and cleaning. Eye injuries can also be prevented by securing loose rugs, railings or other hazards that could cause falls or slips.