Investigators at the University of North Carolina and University of Kentucky have identified a new target allowing for the early detection and early treatment of macular degeneration. With macular … [Read more...]
Nutrient-Rich Diet Lowers Risk of Macular Degeneration
May 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The risk of developing macular degeneration is lowest in people who consume protective nutrients. Studies conducted by Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston has shown that nutrient rich … [Read more...]
Physical Activity Lowers Risk of Macular Degeneration
January 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The risk of developing macular degeneration has been showed to be decreased through vigorous physical activity such as running. In a study published in the journal of Investigative Ophthalmology and … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fish Oil Lowers Risk of Macular Degeneration
December 14, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Omega-3 has been shown to reduce the risk associated with macular degeneration in a recent report published in the Archives of Opththalmology. Dr. Chong from the University of Melbourne and her team … [Read more...]
Macular Degeneration Worsens with Obesity
July 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A new study releaed at the Royal Institute of the Bling (RNIB) supports other studies that show macular degeneration can worsen with obesity. Statistics indicate that approximately 30 percent of … [Read more...]
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