Monthly Archives: August 2008

A Diet Rich in Antioxidants Can Help Prevent Macular Degeneration

Posted on August 29, 2008 by

A new study shows why eating a diet rich in antioxidants can help hold off macular degeneration. Macular degeneration causes a gradual loss in sharp central vision, which is needed for reading, recognizing faces, and seeing objects clearly. Researchers at … Continue reading →

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Breastfeeding May Reduce the Risk of Myopia in Children

Posted on August 21, 2008 by

Myopia, also called near-sightedness, is a condition in which distant objects appear blurred. Myopia is the leading cause of visual impairment in developed countries, and is present in over 30 million adults in the U.S.  Researchers in Singapore have … Continue reading →

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Limiting Refined Carbohydrates May Stall Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on August 4, 2008 by

Limiting refined carbohydrates in one’s diet may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study by researchers at the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center On Aging of Tufts University, a research center supported by … Continue reading →

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Fish Consumption

Posted on August 2, 2008 by

Another great reason to eat fish: a French study has shown that eating fatty fish more than once a month is associated with a 60% reduction in risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a medical condition associated with … Continue reading →

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