The Big Q: To mask or not to mask? This is a question that has become increasingly important now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has changed its original recommendation and now says we all should cover our faces in public where it is difficult to observe social distancing rules. The reason […]
Drug resistant infections are on the rise, the novel coronavirus COVID-19, aka The China Virus, is spreading rapidly and research demonstrates that many people may be participating in activities that exacerbate it. Preventing the spread of contagious disease is the best option as there is no cure for viral infections and COVID-19 coronavirus is not a simple […]
We all know some things are really bad for our health. Smoking, binge drinking, and processed foods are all unhealthy, but hang on it does not stop there. Drinking too much water, wearing cheap sunglasses, and taking the window seat on a plane are just some of the other surprising things that can cause damage […]
There is nothing pleasant about suffering from dry eyes. They are constantly itchy and sometimes no amount of eye drops seems to soothe them. An estimated 4.88-M Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eyes. The condition affects 2X as many women as men because of hormone fluctuations. Those suffering from diabetes or […]
FLASH: D is not a Vitamin, it is a prohormone. The Big Q: Have you wondered why other vitamins are derived from the foods we eat, but what we know as vitamin D comes from The Sun? The Big A: According to the Endocrine Society’s Hormone Health Network, the “vitamin D” designation is a misnomer: […]
FLASH: American scientists have identified a chemical that could give a person night vision by having it dripped directly into the test subject’s eyeballs. In Y 2015, a group of independent biochemical researchers in California with Science for the Masses (SfM) – whose motto is, “We’re not missionaries, we’re engineers” – gave volunteer team member […]
The rise of populism is leading to Europe “coming apart before our eyes,” a group of 30 historians and Nobel laureates from 21 countries conclude in a co-signed letter Sunday. “We must now will Europe or perish beneath the waves of populism,” the letter reads, per the report. “We must rediscover political voluntarism or accept that resentment, […]
Our Eyes, Not Just Our Skin, Need Protection From Sun Our eyes, not just our skin that needs protection from ultraviolet rays. The Big Q: Did you know our eyes can get sunburned? The Big A: Yes, they can. To help protect your eyes from the sun, the Food & Drug Administration just cleared contact […]
Stem Cells Can Restore Vision in Blind Mice Scientists say they have restored some degree of vision in blind lab mice, by activating stem cells in their eyes. The procedure is the 1st of its kind and the researchers hope it will lead to treatments for incurable eye diseases. Stem cells are primitive cells that […]
People Focus, Pay Attention to Your Eyes Today, we turn our gazes to a common medical condition that, if left untreated can lead to blindness. Although more common in older people, anyone can develop dense, cloudy areas that form slowly in the lens of the eye called cataracts. According to the National Eye Institute, “By age […]
Our Eyes May Be a Window to a Healthy Brain Worsening vision and cognitive function are common among older people, but we have the ability to take control of our health so our eyes and mind stay clear and functioning optimally Diseases that affect blood vessels, veins and arteries have long been implicated in cognitive […]
Spring is Here, Allergies are Too According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Pollen is one of the most common allergens in America. Nearly 50-M people in the US suffer from nasal allergies and as many as 30% of adults […]
The Health Benefits of Eating Beets “ Beets are rich in nutrients that boost brain health, especially antioxidant flavonoids that protect the brain from age-related oxidative stress,” notes Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center and author of The Mind Health Report newsletter. Below is a rundown on what the latest studies show about how the red […]
Sunlight Is Important for the Prevention of Blindness When Sunlight enters our eyes, it not only goes to your visual centers enabling you to see, it also goes to your brain’s hypothalamus where it impacts the entire body. The hypothalamus controls body temperature, hunger and thirst, water balance and blood pressure. It also controls the […]
What Your Eyes Say About Your Health Our eyes are a window to our health, they can signal health problems, and a simple eye exam can alert doctors to many dangerous, even potentially fatal medical problems. Open your eyes, and take a look in the mirror, and see what your eyes tell you: Bugged: Bulging or […]
Emotional Factors Can Sabotage the Best Diets They Key to addressing emotional eating disorders is awareness People who struggle with their weight know that it is not only at mealtime that they get into trouble; emotional factors can sabotage the best of diets. “Negative emotions often cause people to eat when they are bored, angry […]
The World’s Most Expensive Feast Priced At $2-M $2-M is all you need for an unforgettable night of sumptuous indulgence, or what Karan Tilani, Director of World of Diamonds Group calls “the most expensive dining experience in the world… the most lavish possible”. The dining experience is made for just 2 in an extravagant 8-hr […]
Going Outside…Wear Sunglasses, Protect Your Eyes Most Americans worry that the Sun could damage their eyes, most of them do not protect their eyes with sunglasses when they go outside. A report by The Vision Council found that although 75% of Americans are concerned that the Sun’s UV (ultraviolent) rays might harm their vision, only […]