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Glaucoma and Alzheimer’s: Plaque Is A Potential Connection

image via www.cdc.gov Glaucoma refers to any condition that causes damage to the optic nerve, but its cause is generally unknown. Researchers in London are establishing a potential link between the development of glaucoma and the onset of Alzheimer's disease. In both cases, the same…
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Blueberries Reduce Blood Pressure and Improve Eye Health

image via USDA A new study of rats has found that daily intake of blueberries helps reduce blood pressure in hypertensive animals. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is unique in that they studied the results of eating the berry itself,…
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Gout Linked to Consumption of Sugary Beverages

Gout isn't just a disease that attacked historical heavyweights like Henry VIII. image via hvo.wr.usgs.gov A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association seeks to determine if sugar-laden sodas and orange juice increase the likelihood that women will develop gout. Gout is a…
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Inhaled Sterioids Increase Diabetes Risk in COPD Patients

The use inhaled corticosteroids has been linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study published in the American Journal of Medicine indicated that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder or COPD who use these drugs should pay special attention to this warning. Drugs include fluticasone (Flonase,…
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Blood Tests For Food Allergies in Children May Result in False Positives

image via usda.gov Blood tests for food allergies in children may not be as reliable as you think. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics 84 - 93% of foods that had been avoided due to blood test results could be reintroduced after…
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Chamberbitter Fights Fatty Liver Disease

The traditional Chinese medicinal herb phyllanthus urinaria, or chamberbitter, has been found to effectively fight liver fat, according to scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Researchers say that chamberbitter reduces inflammation and fibrosis - or scarring - in the liver and that it was useful in treating mice…
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Acupuncture Aids Weight Loss

Image via azacuboard.az.gov Researchers have just released the results of a new study called "The Effects of Acupuncture on Weight-Loss in Over-Weight and Obese Adults Over 24 Years Old." This study has been called "groundbreaking" because it claims that 95% of the participants lost weight over…
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Cancer Patients More Suceptible to Eye Conditions

After being diagnosed with cancer, and particularly after having undergone cancer treatments, it is especially important for patients to receive good eye care. One lasting side effect if radiation can be dry eye syndrome. It is particularly important that any lubricating eye drops that patients use are free of preservatives.…
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Silicon in Bottled Water Can Help Women With Osteoporosis

Scientists interested in counteracting osteoporosis and decreases in bone density are researching how the silicon found in bottled water from artesian wells can help postmenopausal women with low bone mass. Silicon is required in trace amounts for normal bone formation. This study, published in Nutrition Journal, shows that drinking such…
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Smoking Increases Risk of Alzheimer’s, Cataracts, and Macular Degeneration

via blog.usa.gov We recommend that anyone interested in enjoying healthy eyes quit smoking because it has been linked to eye diseases including cataracts and macular degeneration. Here's another reason to quit smoking: cigarettes increase your chance of developing Alzheimer's disease by over 150%. Though researchers are…
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