Age-related macular degeneration: Early detection and timely treatment may help preserve vision
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the leading cause of blindness in adults over the age of 60. As its name implies, the condition primarily affects the macula, which is the region of the retina responsible for central vision. A person whose macula is impacted by retinal disease may develop difficulty with tasks such as reading and driving, but maintain good peripheral vision.
If you have ARMD, understanding the signs and symptoms, proper monitoring, early detection of advancing disease, and timely treatment are all key to preserving vision.
Stages of age-related macular degeneration
ARMD may be classified as early...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - November 24, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Anthony Joseph, MD Tags: Eye Health Source Type: blogs
How to Take Care of Your Eyes as You Age: be aware of GMC: Glaucoma, Macular degeneration, Cataract
FromConsumer Reports:GlaucomaMore than 2 million Americans have glaucoma, but 50% know it. Glaucoma often goes undiagnosed because it causes no symptoms until vision declines, at which point treatment no longer helps.People aged 40-60 should be examined by an optometrist every 3-5 years; those older than 60 need an eye exam every 1-2 years.Many eye doctors screen for glaucoma with tonometry (measures eye pressure) but that ’s not enough. Relying only on intraocular pressure (IOP) when screening for glaucoma could miss up to 50% of all cases. Theexam should also include an ophthalmoscopy, which involves examining your opt...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 2, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: blogs
Einkorn No Knead Artisan Bread (and a primer on ancient wheat)
All wheat is not the same.
What we now call wheat is actually the product of hybridization and cross breeding of wheat species to increase crop yields, ease harvesting, decrease costs and scale up production. As a result, where there were once just 5 or so species of wheat, there are now literally thousands, which genetically, may be virtually unrecognizable to ancient grains from which they are descended.
Allow me to introduce these so-called ancient grains to you now:
Einkorn Wheat (14 chromosomes / Diploid): The first known wheat ever cultivated by humans (circa 3300 BC in Europe) is Einkorn Wheat, which has just 14 ch...
Source: The Blog That Ate Manhattan - August 24, 2017 Category: Primary Care Authors: Margaret Polaneczky, MD Tags: Bread Artisan Einkorn Flour Lahey No-Knead Wheat Source Type: blogs
10 Foods That Preserve Intelligence And Brain Health
Lutein is a yellow pigment and naturally occurring carotenoid that is produced by plants.
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Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 12, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Psychology Source Type: blogs
Why Carrots Really Are Good for Your Eyes
New research from the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health suggests that the more colorful fruits and vegetables we eat, the lower the risk of advancedmacular degeneration (AMD), a serious age-related vision problem that can lead to blindness. Researchers gathered data from health surveys that tracked more than 63,000 women and nearly 39,000 men all of whom were nurses or other health professionals aged 50 and older. They found that from the mid-1980s until 2010 about 2.5 percent of the survey respondents developed intermediate or advanced forms of macular degeneration. Compared to those who reported consuming the le...
Source: Dr. Weil's Daily Health Tips - October 10, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Dr. Weil Tags: AMD Science and Supplement News carrots eyes vision Source Type: blogs
Foods that Nourish, Replenish and Repair
The food we eat serves many purposes. It satisfies a primal need to fuel our bodies and quell hunger. It connects us to family and friends in lovely ways, during the holidays, in social situations and at the nightly dinner table. It encourages us to be creative, to try new things, explore different cultures, and savor interesting tastes. And it comforts us, at least temporarily, when we are lonely, sad, anxious or otherwise spent.
Food has another very important purpose: it cleanses, repairs, replenishes our body at the most basic cellular level. In fact, the latest research from the field of nutrigenomics[1], reve...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - August 25, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Nutrition Source Type: blogs
4 Reasons Why Kale is a True Superfood
By: Austin Perlmutter, Medical Student, Miller School of Medicine
When it comes to healthy vegetables, kale may be among the best. Packing a powerful punch of antioxidants, nutrients and excellent digestive support, its role in optimal wellness is tough to dispute. For anyone still undecided, here are the top 4 reasons to make kale a part of your life.
Kale is jam-packed with vitamins. Eating one cup of chopped kale gets you over 200% of your daily value of vitamin A, 134% of your daily value for vitamin C, and almost 700% of your daily value for vitamin K! In addition, kale contains important minerals like manganese, p...
Source: Renegade Neurologist - A Blog by David Perlmutter, MD, FACN - August 14, 2014 Category: Neurologists Authors: gbadmin Tags: Nutrition antioxidants fiber kale Omega-3 Pesto vitamin a vitamin c vitamin k Source Type: blogs
The “Cholesterol Con”–Eggs
In the past, I have written about the “cholesterol con” (part 1), the widespread belief that high levels of “bad (LDL) cholesterol” can cause heart attacks. As I have explained (part 2), the myth has generated enormous profits for many commercial interests, including companies that peddle statins. (Please read both parts of the post.) No surprise, manufacturers have poured millions of dollars into perpetuating the myth, and thus have succeed in convincing a great many Americans that they should avoid high-cholesterol foods–including eggs.
According to Harvard University’s...
Source: Health Beat - June 15, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Maggie Mahar Tags: cholesterol cholesterol con eggs heart attacks Carolyn Thomas Heart Sisters Source Type: blogs
Superfood of the Week: Kale
Step aside, romaine -- there's a new Queen Green in town. Kale earns exceptional marks in our books as it's filled with cancer-fighting antioxidants and nutrients ranging from vitamin A, C, and K to fiber, protein and calcium. Kale also contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two compounds that promote eye health, too. Basically, this superstar veggie is literally one of the healthiest foods on the planet. We challenged two celeb chefs, Alex Guarnaschelli and Mark...
Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. - May 21, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Tags: Nutrition diet food kale superfood Source Type: blogs
Standout Foods Take Center Stage: From Eggs to Walnuts
By Amy Campbell
This week, I'll wrap up this series with a mention of a few more foods that you might consider adding to your eating plan.
There are actually so many healthful foods to highlight that I could keep writing week after week about them. But in the interest of time and moving on, I hope the point has been made that despite our culture of fast and processed foods, there are plenty of good foods to be had, and they're right in your grocery store. If you haven't tried any of the ones I've previously mentioned or the ones I'm highlighting today, venture out of your comfort zone a little and give it a go.
Greek yo...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 22, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Is There Such A Thing As An Eye-Healthy Diet?
Eye diseases and vision loss are becoming more common in the United States as diabetes rates rise and the population ages. Many eye conditions worsen very slowly and have no noticeable symptoms in their early stages. For this reason, getting an annual eye exam is extremely important. But is there anything we can do to prevent eye disease from a nutritional perspective? Experts believe that there is such a thing as an “eye-healthy diet.” I interviewed Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, President of the Ocular Nutrition Society, and Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, a leading nutrition researcher, to get their views on the subject. Please...
Source: Better Health - January 8, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Dr. Val Jones Tags: Health Tips Beta-Carotene Bugs Bunny Carrots Egg Yolks Eye Health Fat Soluble Vitamins Fish Healthy Vision Kale Lutein Macular Degeneration Ocular Nutrition Ocular Nutrition Society Omega-3 Fatty Acids Ophthalmology Optomet Source Type: blogs
Move over Lutein. Omega 3’s Shown to Protect Vision
This study supports the clinical trials done in humans that show a connection between improved eye health and dietary micronutrients.
We only have one set of eyes. They’re not one of those body parts that can be functionally replaced. To help protect your eyesight here is what you need right now…
Magnesium
Vascular regulation can be improved systemically with magnesium.
Omega-3-fatty acids
Omega-3-fatty acids can improve blood flow regulation in the eye. Higher intake of omega-3 long chain poly unsaturated fatty acids is associated with decreased likelihood of having AMD and cataract as well as with ...
Source: Dr. Donna, MedicineWoman - February 11, 2009 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Dr. Donna Tags: Integrative medicine Personal Health antioxidants eye health lutein macular degeneration magnesium omega-3 Source Type: blogs
