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cocoa flavanols
Hold the banana: smoothies not as beneficial with bananas
Researchers were looking at how banana-based smoothie could affect the availability of flavanols to be absorbed after consumption.

Afibrillation
Drinking coffee may help reduce AFib risk
The recent study was conducted at UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide and it examined the relationship between caffeinated coffee and AFib.

age related macular degeneration
Possible link between Psorias and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
Study findings demonstrated a link between psoriasis and both dry and wet macular degeneration.

chocolate
Consume cocoa for a happy heart
Chocolate often times gets a bad rap as a decadent dessert delight but the right kind of chocolate that is rich in cocoa flavanols may just be your heart's best friend.

age related macular degeneration
AMD Risk may be greater in those with sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea may have an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

flossing
Flossing: A healthy habit you can sink your teeth into
Getting rid of as much food and plaque that's stuck to your teeth is important to help maintain not only strong teeth and healthy gums, but it's also important in keeping your heart, and immune sys...

diabetic macular edema
Eydenzelt receives FDA approval for four retinal diseases
Eydenzelt is approved for use in treating wet age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following reetinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy.

Acanthamoeba keratitis
Snack foods that are beneficial for the eyes
Making smart snack choices can make managing your eye health as well as your overall health an easier task.

BlinkWise
Eye health assessed through your blinks?
BlinkWise was developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science and it uses radio signals to track eyelid movements.
