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fitness
Step by step: The perks of wearing a pedometer
Researchers wanted to determine if just tracking fitness changed the person's behavior.
age-related macular degeneration
Simple carbs may increase risk of developing macular degeneration
Researchers at Tufts University in Boston have found a possible link between a diet high in simple carbohydrates and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
healthy diet
3 Helpful diet tips for balancing your blood sugar
Three simple food tips can help you balance your blood sugar.
AMD
Eye implant to treat wet macular degeneration approved by FDA
The device is the size of a grain of rice and is refilled every six months.
artificial sweeteners
Artificial Sweeteners not so sweet for your heart
A recent French study suggests a direct link between higher artificial sweetener consumption and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke.
age related macular degeneration
Researchers successfully implant iPS cells in new dry eye therapy
The patient receiving the implant was a part of a clinical trial in the United States and is in the phase 1/2a to determine the therapy's safety.
good health
Drinking tea may offer great health benefits
Researchers found that tea drinkers who consumed two or more cups of tea on a daily basis were 9 to 13% less likely to die from any cause compared to non-tea drinkers.
diet
Sugary snacks before bed can disrupt your sweet dreams
Sugary snacks before bed can be a sleep disrupter.
age-related macular degeneration
Oranges lower risk of severe vision loss by 60%
Researchers believe the flavonoids in oranges offer protection against late stage macular degeneration.