Maintaining Independence with Vision Rehabilitation
Treatment TermsLow vision rehabilitation
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Erin Hull
Overview
Verdina Gillette-Simms was only 18 when she was diagnosed with glaucoma. Over time, the elevated eye pressure associated with the disease damaged her optic nerve and left her struggling to see clearly. Now 56, Gillette-Simms considers herself fortunate. She's been able to maintain her independence thanks to the low-vision tools and techniques she learned at the Duke Eye Center's low-vision rehabilitation program.
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Source: dukehealth.org: Duke Health News - March 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: efh7 at duke.edu Source Type: news
Carrot signs with RedBrick Health, and more digital health deals
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Source: mobihealthnews - March 22, 2018 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Weekend Recipe: Wholesome Carrot, Apple and Oatmeal Muffins
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I love to make them when I know I’ve got a busy week in front of me. They last for about five days when stored in the fridge, and marry perfectly with an almond milk latte. The addition of a generous amount of grated carrot and apple helps to keep them delicate and moist, while the walnuts add a crunch and a boost of omega-3s.
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Source: TIME: Health - March 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Cooking Food healthytime Recipes weekend recipe Source Type: news
What to Do When Anxiety Is Driving You to Overeat
This article originally appeared on Health.com (Source: TIME: Health)
Source: TIME: Health - March 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Amanda Gardner / Health.com Tags: Uncategorized healthytime Mental Health/Psychology onetime Source Type: news
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But designer babies, micro-pigs and fluorescent carrots get the thumbs-down, Royal Society survey findsBritons are broadly in favour of rewriting the genetic code of human embryos to prevent children from inheriting devastating diseases – but draw the line at designer babies and creating “cosmetic” organisms such as micro-pigs, fluorescent fish and perfect carrots.The views were revealed in one of the first major surveys of public opinion on a new generation of genetic technologies that have given scientists the power to alter the DNA of living organisms with unprecedented ease and precision.Continue reading... (Sour...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 7, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Ian Sample Science editor Tags: Science Genetics Biology Royal Society Source Type: news
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Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cardiology Commentary Source Type: news
Weekend Recipe: Grass-Fed Beef Bourguignon With Cauliflower Mash
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Source: TIME: Health - February 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Cooking diet Food healthytime weekend recipe Source Type: news
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ALMONDS
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local TV Snacks Source Type: news
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Source: TIME: Health - February 8, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Food healthytime Recipes Teresa Cutter The Healthy Chef Source Type: news
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Chicken soup is simply a protein-rich meat stock, infused with a mirepoix of vegetables such as carrots, onion and leek. After simmering for 1 ½ to 2 hours, you end up with a golden elixir that’s filled with nutrients from the organic chicken meat and vegetables that you’ve used. It can be sipped all day, or made into a more substan...
Source: TIME: Health - February 1, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef Tags: Uncategorized Food healthytime Recipes Teresa Cutter The Healthy Chef Source Type: news
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By Lisa Drayer, CNN
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 28, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News CNN Diets Source Type: news
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Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 13, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Dangling A Carrot For Patients To Take Healthy Steps: Does It Work?
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Source: PHPartners.org - December 5, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
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Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Helen Thomson, Contributor Source Type: news
IBS symptoms reduced by eating THIS 9p vegetable - added fibre the KEY to diet cure
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Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
