Clean out the "junk" food in your diet
cravings

Clean out the "junk" food in your diet

The American diet has become saturated with junk food. 
Some tips to help you take a good nap

Some tips to help you take a good nap

While a lot of people concentrate on getting a good night's sleep, experts also say that short naps offer health benefits as well.
Artificial outdoor nighttime lights linked to higher risk of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Artificial outdoor nighttime lights linked to higher risk of macular degeneration

A study published in JAMA Network Open details the possible link of exposure to nighttime artificial outdoor lights and an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration. Researchers at Jeju N...
Pets are a booster for brain health for seniors
cognitive decline

Pets are a booster for brain health for seniors

A recent study reveals that seniors living alone benefited from having a dog or cat to keep them occupied. 
Alzheimer's drug may also be beneficial for treating macular degeneration
AChEI inhibitor

Alzheimer's drug may also be beneficial for treating macular degeneration

Study results published last week in JAMA Ophthalmology reveal that AChEI inhibitors that are used to treat Alzheimer's disease may have an added benefit of lowering the risk for developing age-rel...
People with certain eye diseases more prone to falls and fractures
avoid falling

People with certain eye diseases more prone to falls and fractures

A study recently published in JAMA Ophthalmology reveals that people dealing with eye diseases are at a higher risk of fractures and falls compared to people without eye diseases.frac
How to spot foods that are ultra processed
eating healthy

How to spot foods that are ultra processed

Perhaps your New Year's resolution is to eat healthier this year. Eating healthy doesn't just mean counting calories and carbs; it also means looking out for foods that have been ultra-processed. 
Genetics play a role in how we respond to stress
psychological health

Genetics play a role in how we respond to stress

Study results recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the genetic variants that regulate the sensitivity to the repercussions of stress have a...
FDA urges Congress to take steps to improve safety of over-the-counter eye drops
eye drops

FDA urges Congress to take steps to improve safety of over-the-counter eye drops

Congress is being called upon by the Food and Drug Administration to bestow new powers upon the agency to mandate recalls and force eyedrop manufacturers to be subjected to inspections prior to th...