• Despite global financial uncertainty, many people are still planning to spend on travel in 2023. A recent survey from Booking.com found that 73 percent of respondents were more optimistic about travel than they were in 2022. The survey also studied why people are looking to travel, and the most popular type of vacation was a nostalgic getaway, which 88 percent of travelers planned to take in 2023. That’s likely due to people looking back to the days before the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong sense of appreciation. Individuals also seem to see travel through a somewhat therapeutic lens, as 42 percent of survey respondents indicated they want a break that focuses on their mental and physical health.
• Even though cataracts primarily affect aging individuals, children are not immune to them. Cataracts in children may be present at birth, and doctors will determine if children have congenital cataracts, advises the American Academy of Ophthalmology . But cataracts also can be acquired as an infant or young child. There are several causes for pediatric cataracts, and they may include an eye injury, diabetes, complications from eye problems, steroid use, and radiation treatment. The only treatment for cataracts is to remove them. Identifying pediatric cataracts early on can help children enjoy healthy vision.