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age-related macular degeneration
The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
The huge decrease in estrogen levels in the body during menopause affects different tissues in the body and that includes the eyes.
age-related macular degeneration
Possible link between vision issues and Alzheimer's
Dementia is on the rise in the United States so a top priority for doctors is finding risk factors that can be addressed and hopefully mitigated.
age related macular degeneration
How gut health impacts your eye health
Having a healthy gut microbiome plays a key role in your overall health, which includes the eyes.
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4 Red flags with your vision you should not ignore
While a yearly, comprehensive eye exam is the first line of defense in taking care of our eyes, here are four symptoms that should not be overlooked.
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In the blink of an eye: blinking too much or too little can be a sign of health issues
Our eyes are protected from dust and debris and kept moist when we blink. Normal blinking averages once every three to five seconds.
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The effect of lack of sleep on your eyes
A good night's sleep isn't just important for brain and immune health, it's also important for good vision.
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5 Crazy eye remedies circling the internet
While the internet can be the source of some helpful and valuable health information, it's can also be the source of some potentially harmful health information as well.
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Not Eating Is The Latest Breakthrough Diet
The technique of giving up one meal is known as Intermittent Fasting, and it's not for everyone, especially diabetics on meds. But when Columbia University publishes an article on Intermittent Fast...
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Is Resveratrol The Best Supplement Ingredient Yet?
The prestigious journal Nutrients just published a review of the eye health benefits of trans-resveratrol, referencing no fewer than 138 studies in the scientific literature about this rock-star co...