All posts tagged with eye health
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-(Natural News) Ophthalmologists in North Carolina were reportedly baffled by the increasing cases of an eye cancer known as ocular melanoma across the state, which affected nearly two dozen people and killed four patients within a 15-mile radius of Huntersville. According to experts, the eye disease affects five in one million patients and may commonly manifest in older men in […]
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-(Natural News) Good news for anyone who is a fan of tea — research indicates that a daily cup of tea may reduce the likelihood of glaucoma. According to a study made by researchers from the University of California, people who drink tea at least once a day “are 74 percent less likely” to be diagnosed […]
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-(Natural News) Recent studies on the mammalian eye shed light on why some people have excessive light sensitivity. These new discoveries may contribute to developing effective therapies for individuals who experience migraine headaches and concussions with light sensitivity. Melanopsin is a protein in the eye that is sensitive to blue light, and establishes our circadian rhythms […]
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-(Natural News) Encouraging children to spend more time playing outdoors may help them reduce the risk of developing various eye conditions such as nearsightedness or myopia, optometry experts told the Daily Mail online. Professors Karla Zadnik and Don Mutti of Ohio State University’s College of Optometry argued that easy access to technology — such as computers, video games, […]
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-(Natural News) The outdoor grills aren’t the only things heating up as barbecue season goes into full swing. A brighter, hotter sun has come with summer, signaling all to bring out their sun hats and sunglasses. But are your sunglasses doing the job of protecting your eyes from the glare of the sun? When it […]
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-(Natural News) Eating avocados may help boost eye health, memory and attention, a study published in Nutrients revealed. A team of researchers at the Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging noted that these beneficial effects were largely in part to the fruit’s high lutein levels. According to the experts, both the eyes […]
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-(Natural News) Most of us have heard of macular degeneration and know that it relates to vision loss. This condition is so common that it affects over 10 million Americans, and it refers to the deterioration of the central part of the retina, known as the macula. Since the macula focuses central vision, when it deteriorates […]
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-(Natural News) A case study published on the British Medical Journal website revealed that a 67-year-old British woman, who was scheduled for cataract surgery in November 2016 due to eye discomfort and dryness, actually had 27 contact lenses jammed in one of her eyes. The doctors initially found a bluish mass of 17 disposable contact lenses in […]
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-(Natural News) One of nature’s treasures, saffron has been known since ancient times for its bright yellow color, subtle flavor, and medicinal properties. Culinary chefs and home cooks all over the world have used this precious golden herb to enlighten their biryani, curry, paella, or risotto dish. Saffron is the world’s most expensive spice, stemming […]
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-(Natural News) Do you occasionally wash your contact lenses with plain water, even just occasionally? If so, you are placing yourself at risk of an eye-eating infection that could leave you blinded. In a recent high-profile case, English paramedic Andrew Carthew had to have his eye removed after an microorganism known as Acanthamoeba infected his […]
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