These 7 common daily habits might be hurting your eye health: doctor

As Americans live longer, experts say everyday habits may be taking a toll on eye health earlier than expected. Dr. Douglas Lazzaro, professor of ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, warned that several everyday habits may be silently affecting eye health. Age-related eye conditions include glaucoma, which damages the optic nerve, and cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s lens that can block light and blur vision. While genetics and aging remain major drivers of many eye diseases, avoiding the following common mistakes may help slow their progression and protect vision, Lazzaro told Fox News Digital. No. 1: Not protecting eyes from…

Bears Super Bowl champ in ugly incident with security at Jets game

Former Bears linebacker Otis Wilson allegedly scuffled with a female security worker at Soldier Field after Chicago’s 23-12 win against the Jets on Sunday, according to the Chicago Sun Times, which said multiple employees were witnesses. The incident began when the 69-year-old Wilson was told he could not take an…

Why Giants didn’t use the ‘J.J. McCarthy package’ after manipulating roster

The “J.J. McCarthy Package” existed but was never used. The Giants manipulated their special teams Sunday so they could have three quarterbacks — starter Jameis Winston, backup Jake Haener elevated from the practice squad and the newly acquired McCarthy — active on their 46-man game-day roster. By activating McCarthy instead…

Steph Curry makes desperate last-ditch push to land LeBron James

Steph Curry has now made another push for LeBron James just as the Warriors appear to be losing ground in the sweepstakes. During a Wednesday appearance on “Good Morning America,” Curry delivered his most direct recruiting pitch yet, selling James on championship pedigree, team chemistry, sunshine, golf and the opportunity…

Goldman Sachs’ ex-top lawyer tells Congress that Jeffrey Epstein used her

Former Goldman Sachs chief legal officer Kathryn Ruemmler told Congress on Wednesday that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a “masterful liar” who used her to “legitimize” himself — though she acknowledged that he referred paying clients to her law practice. Ruemmler, who resigned as Goldman’s top lawyer earlier this…

College softball player dead at 19: ‘Represented the very best’

Livingstone College softball player Gabriella Munoz, a “cherished member” of the campus, has died at the age of 19, the school announced Friday. Munoz, a native of Katy, Texas, died while in her home state. No cause of death has been provided. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts…

New York Yankees eye massive B Wall Street payout from Apollo Global: report

The New York Yankees are reportedly negotiating a $3 billion financing package with Apollo Global Management. The proposed transaction features a mix of debt and equity, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The baseball franchise plans to use the fresh capital to refinance existing obligations and…

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