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Millions of Americans take care of a family member or with a health condition. Being a caregiver can be a labor of love, but it can also be stressful. Learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve condition that occurs when the median nerve becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens inside your eye. This cloudiness blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making it harder to see clearly. A cataract can affect one or both eyes, but it doesn’t spread from one eye to the other.

Conjunctivitis causes swelling and redness in the inside of your eyelid and the white part of your eye and can have multiple causes. Your eye may also feel itchy and uncomfortable. Some forms of conjunctivitis are referred to as pink eye.