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Foam rolling is a simple technique to help relieve soreness and tightness in muscle areas like the calves, thighs, buttocks, and back.

Rinsing your nasal cavity with a saline solution using a neti pot or small ball syringe can be a simple and inexpensive way to find relief from common sinus problems.

Strengthening your core using plank exercises can help ease back pain. The plank position is essentially the high part of a push-up. People who can't hold this position can try a modified version by bending their knees and resting them on the ground. Build strength by practicing holding a plank for as long as you can, and then progressively working to hold it for longer each time.

Artificial tears, warm compresses, eye massage, or prescription medications may ease your discomfort.

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According to the American Optometric Association, most older adults experience some of the gritty, burning symptoms of dry eye syndrome. "The severity varies, from people who only get dry eyes in the winter to people who have dry eyes every day," says Dr. Matthew Gardiner, an ophthalmologist with Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

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Our eyes have a few sources of moisture. One is the lacrimal gland in the upper outer quadrant of the eye. It can produce large quantities of tears (if you cry or if something gets in your eye).