(Natural News) Researchers from Kyung Hee University in South Korea reported that polyphenols in bog bilberry (Vaccinium uliginosum) have the ability to protect the retina from damage caused by blue light. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. The researchers hypothesized that the polyphenols in bog bilberry can protect retinal pigment epithelial […]

(Natural News) Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older people. In the U.S., it affects 11 million people, and experts estimate that this number will double by 2050. To lower your chances of developing this eye condition, research suggests that you eat more leafy green vegetables. Researchers attribute the […]

(Natural News) Belgian researchers announced a new health benefit that vitamin K brought to the eyes. They reported that the vitamin protected the arteries that supplied the ocular organs with fresh blood from harmful calcification. Their recently published paper involved the participation of nearly 1,000 randomly selected Flemish adults in their 40s. The long-term study spanned […]

(Natural News) Although the term “superfood” is so overused these days that it has almost lost its value, one of the original superfoods continues to remind us how it gained its legendary status and why it is so superior over much of the competition. Recent research has provided us with some new insight into the […]

(Natural News) Getting diabetes doesn’t just mean having increased glucose levels — it also entails the risk of severe complications. In a study in the journal Eye, researchers found that people with diabetes are more likely to develop cataracts – which could lead to blindness. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, University of Basel, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation […]

(Natural News) Some people claim they can see apparitions, things that aren’t really there, or just straight up ghosts. If you’re a skeptical person, you may chalk it up to fatigue, drunkenness, or even hallucinations — anything but actual ghosts. But there may be a sliver of truth to those claims after all. In a new paper […]

(Natural News) Wearing contact lenses has its pros and cons. Contact lenses are invisible, weightless, and are not as cumbersome as eyeglasses. That said, they can still lead to nasty complications if you were them incorrectly or for too long. Listed below are some of the common problems that may occur if you improperly wear […]

(Natural News) A popular TV meteorologist and mother of two has tragically taken her own life following LASIK eye surgery gone wrong. Thirty-five-year-old Jessica Starr’s colleagues at Fox 2 Detroit tearfully announced the sad news to viewers last week. Before her death, Starr had spoken out publicly about her trouble recovering from the Lasik SMILE […]

(Natural News) At least six out of 10 individuals in the U.S. need corrective lenses to support their vision. Others turn to eye surgery, a procedure that has some risks, to permanently fix their eyesight. Most people think these are their only options. However, in the video below, which was uploaded on the official Healing the Body Brighteon […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is an all-around wonder spice that is also used for medicinal purposes. Many of these applications can be attributed to the presence of curcumin in turmeric. One of the most recently discovered applications of curcumin is as an active compound in eye drops for treating glaucoma. This application was discovered by researchers from […]