Popular weight loss drugs linked to rare eye condition that causes vision loss
non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Popular weight loss drugs linked to rare eye condition that causes vision loss

Weight loss drugs have become extremely popular. Ozempic and Wegovy were originally prescribed for type 2 diabetics to help regulate blood sugar, but once their weight loss effect was discovered t...
Walking after meals is a great health boost
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Walking after meals is a great health boost

While taking a stroll shortly after consuming a meal may not be something you would be eager to do, the great thing is that you don't have to walk fast or far to reap the benefits.
Showering with contacts can lead to serious eye infection
Acanthamoeba keratitis

Showering with contacts can lead to serious eye infection

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare, but extremely serious eye infection that has the potential of causing permanent vision loss. 
The therapeutic effect of cranberry juice for UTIs
cranberry juice

The therapeutic effect of cranberry juice for UTIs

New research from researchers at Bond University in Australia has given some credence to the often touted benefit of cranberries in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs).
You might want to "hold" the salt at meal time
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You might want to "hold" the salt at meal time

While salt is vital for many cellular functions in the human body, always adding salt to your food could pose a health risk.
Researchers working on possible alternative treatment for wet AMD
age-related macular degeneration

Researchers working on possible alternative treatment for wet AMD

Researchers have recently discovered that the enzyme, telomerase, plays a role in abnormal blood vessel formation in lab mice and this discovery may lead to new therapies in treating the wet form ...
Targeted radiation therapy improves age-related macular degeneration treatment

Targeted radiation therapy improves age-related macular degeneration treatment

The Lancet journal recently featured a report revealing that robot-guided radiation therapy can improve treatment for age-related macular degeneration. 
Make the most out of walking
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Make the most out of walking

Walking can help reduce stress, manage weight, lower blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity. 
Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration

Melatonin has antioxidant properties and researchers sought to discover if it might provide benefits for eye health.