Spinach benefits include prevention of macular degeneration. Regular spinach consumption improves macular health, even leading to better visual acuity. This post from GreenMedInfo sheds light on how spinach can help protect eyes from macular degeneration.Most of us will have macular degeneration as we age. But we can slow this process and even prevent it with certain dietary ... Continue Reading
Tips for Protecting Your Vision As You Grow Older
Aging does not automatically equate to decreased vision, provided you've properly nourished your eyes through the years. Certain health conditions, such as obesity and diabetes, can also have a detrimental impact on your eyesight, and these too are primarily lifestyle-driven. Here, I'll review specific foods known to support and promote eye health, along with a few additional ... Continue Reading
Arsenic in Chicken?
(BeWellBuzz) The world is so uncertain these days, and we can never be too sure about the weather, about the economy, about our lives and now about our food too! Yes, we are talking about one of the most common food that's part of everyone's diet - the chicken. If you are munching on a chicken sandwich right now, you might want to stop and think! Is Your Chicken Safe To ... Continue Reading
Some blind people 'see' spatially with their ears
fMRI showing specific right-sided occipital subregions in congentially blind that were preferentially activated for the spatial processing of sounds (image credit: Saint-Justine Hospital Research Centre/PNAS) The visual cortex, the part of the brain that normally works with our eyes to process vision and space perception, can rewire itself to process sound information instead, ... Continue Reading
Omega 3 for Healthy Eyes
Over the years, researchers have found Omega 3 fatty acids to have numerous health benefits. From preventing aging to increasing mental power and even preventing cancer in some cases, Omega 3 has been recognized as one of the most potent nutrients of nature. Omega 3 is found in various forms such as fish oil and marine phytoplankton to name a few sources. However, recent ... Continue Reading