December 2010
5 posts
Hesperidin in Orange Juice Improves Hypertension... →
…To summarize the findings of this study, hesperidin, when taken in the form of either orange juice or as a supplement, appeared to significantly improve arterial elasticity, and lower diastolic blood pressure, in middle-aged overweight men… Read more…
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are...”
– - Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1867 - 1957
Skipping Eye Exams Is Common Despite Fear of... →
According to the (12/20, Barrow) “Well” blog, “Poor vision can lead to job loss, social difficulties, and the pain and cost of falls and accidents.” The blog entry quoted Mark G. Ackermann, Lighthouse’s president, who “emphasized that our rapidly aging population predicts a rising prevalence of sight-robbing diseases like age-related macular degeneration and...
“Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.”
– Roger Miller
Omega-3s May Cut Risk of Macular Degeneration -... →
New research indicates that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish and shellfish may be good for the eyes of older Americans, offering protection against age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in the U.S…. Read more…