Macular degeneration involves the loss of central vision. It happens due to damage in the macula, which is part of the retina. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 50 years and above. The condition typically comes with age, hence the name age-related macular degeneration, or AMD.There are about two million Americans aged 40 … Continue reading 7 Amazing plant compounds that will improve your eyesight and prevent macular degeneration
Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus
The coronavirus may be using the eyes as an entry point into the body, suggests a new study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University. The study, published in a preprint format in MedRxiv, found that a certain protein enzyme produced by the eyes called angiotensin-converting enzyme-2, or ACE-2, can serve as a carrier for SARS-CoV-2 to enter the body. According … Continue reading Researchers: Eyes are a possible entry point for coronavirus
B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health
Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about B vitamins? If not, it is time to bring them up, because these vitamins are crucial to the health of your heart, brain, and eyes. Vitamin B-complex consists of eight different nutrients, each with essential functions to the body: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine … Continue reading B vitamins are CRUCIAL to heart health, brain health and eye health
The dark side of blue light: Constantly looking at a screen is bad for your eyes, skin, sleep and health
How much time do you spend looking at a screen every day? We’re not just referring to the hours you spend parked in front of your computer at work; what about the TV you watch when you get home and the articles you read on your smartphone in bed? The numbers people use to answer … Continue reading The dark side of blue light: Constantly looking at a screen is bad for your eyes, skin, sleep and health
From reduced glaucoma risk to better skin, here are 8 reasons to eat collard greens
If you’re planning to add more greens in your diet, try collard greens, also known as collards. These loose-leafed vegetables are commonly grown in the southern parts of the world, including Portugal, Brazil, and the southern U.S. These greens are a great addition to your diet because they offer these health benefits: Collard greens are rich … Continue reading From reduced glaucoma risk to better skin, here are 8 reasons to eat collard greens
Eyes, heart, butt: All are in danger from your desk job – here’s what you can do about it
Even though most desk jobs are low-impact, they are often linked to very serious health concerns. Various experts say that individuals who work in offices need to pay attention to their health because people who spend at least six hours a day sitting down double their risk of a heart attack. Even the computers that we use can … Continue reading Eyes, heart, butt: All are in danger from your desk job – here’s what you can do about it
Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition, leading to the deterioration of the center of the retina, called the macula. It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly. The result of a study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine finds that eating grapes over a lifetime may slow or help prevent … Continue reading Study finds grapes can prevent blindness from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
New studies show spinach and other leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli can help protect your eyes from macular degeneration.The leafy greens are rich in the chemical lutein, and when that is combined with zeaxanthin -- a carotenoid -- in the body, it forms an oily, yellow substance on the central part of the retina, … Continue reading Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 