February Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) / Low-Vision Awareness Month What is Macular Degeneration? Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a relatively common eye condition. It is the leading cause of vision loss in adults 55 and over. It affects more than 10 million Americans – more than both glaucoma and cataracts combined.
The Digital Gap Between Rich and Poor Kids Is Not What We Expected America’s public schools are still promoting devices with screens — even offering digital-only preschools while the rich are banning screens from class altogether.
Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively Vocabulary tests for individuals with the severest forms of autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, are notoriously inaccurate. They commonly ask the test-taker to point to an illustration after hearing a spoken word, measuring the ability to understand and perform a task as much as word knowledge.
Cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12-year time span, highest among older adults Source: Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan More Americans are being diagnosed with eye complications of shingles, but older adults can call the shots on whether they are protected from the painful rash that can cost them their eyesight.
Antioxidants key to lowering risk of age-related cataracts A $5.7 billion global medical bill to restore sight for the estimated 45 million people with cataracts could be slashed in half by a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, according to an international study.
In studies with lab-grown human cells and in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found that an experimental drug may be twice as good at fighting vision loss as previously thought. In studies with lab-grown human cells and in mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have found that an experimental drug may be twice as good at fighting vision loss as previously thought.
New Treatment could improve and prolong sight in those suffering vision loss Millions of Americans are progressively losing their sight as cells in their eyes deteriorate, but a new therapy developed by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, could help prolong useful vision and delay total blindness.
A study has found that CBD -- a major chemical component in marijuana -- appears to increase the pressure inside the eye of mice, suggesting the use of the substance in the treatment of glaucoma may actually worsen the condition.
It’s a new year, and many of us are looking to make positive changes in our lives. The best way to do that is not by making resolutions, but by creating habits that will stick for the long term. If you want to run a marathon, form the habit of running. If you want to write a novel, form the writing habit. If you want to be more mindful, form the habit of meditation.
Research shows that losing weight can help prevent or delay the onset of diabetes. While best practice for weight loss often includes decreasing or eliminating calories from alcohol, few studies examine whether people who undergo weight loss treatment report changes in alcohol intake and whether alcohol influences their weight loss.
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