Technology is progressing at warp speed. From computer advancement to coronavirus vaccines it is as if we are living in a sci-fi experimental age. Now it looks as though AMD (age-related macular degeneration) artificial retinas manufactured in outer space could be the next incredible tech invention to bring us closer to eradicating this debilitating eye disease. There are many advantages to forging certain products in space which just may lead to an interstellar construction of floating factories able to surpass many earthly challenges....
read moreAs face masks continue to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, the free market has run rampant with hot selling brands. From sports team logos to diamond studded designs, masks are almost becoming as chic as sunglasses, hats, and bags. Regardless, wearing masks is not something most people want to continue, however, if we do, it’s probably best to know the 5 factors when choosing a face mask. Protection for Others and You Although wearing a mask during the coronavirus outbreak helps protect others from your possible germs, there may also...
read moreThe boutique drink industry has made refreshing beverages much more healthy. From lavender bubble tea to smoothies made from açaí (ah-sah-hee) we have come a long way from sugary slushes and gigantic iced sodas. One drink that has become front and center for the health conscious millennial, gen-X and gen-Z niche is matcha tea. Matcha tea seems to be everywhere as the free market takes advantage of the taste, potency and health benefits infusing it into specially prepared libations, desserts, sauces and even other items like shampoo,...
read moreDiseases, disorders, addictions, and countless other health conditions can cause significant and drastic weight loss in individuals, often unintentionally. If you are currently in recovery from a substance use disorder you may be looking to gain weight in a healthy way. Here are a few things to keep in mind. The Link Between Addiction and Nutrition The link between addiction and nutrition is serious, and can ultimately mean the difference between living a full and healthy life or struggling with chronic issues, disorders, and malnutrition for...
read moreChronic pain can significantly deteriorate your quality of life. Other than triggering a constant feeling of discomfort, pain that lingers for months can restrict your daily activities, limit your social life, and cause a myriad of emotional and psychological issues, such as insomnia, fatigue, and depression. Diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, and sports and accidental injuries, can all cause chronic pain. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), up to 40% of American adults live with chronic pain. This public health...
read moreVoting in person is an American right and some just need to physically take part no matter what. As the presidential vote nears, many people that want to vote in person may opt out due to the risks of coronavirus but some may also be compromised by macular degeneration. You can protect yourself from COVID-19 in many ways but struggling to be able to see while voting could pose all sorts of concerns, such as: Being embarrassed to ask for helpAfraid to be presumed as old and weakAfraid of fallingAfraid of making a mistakeAshamed of using a...
read moreA cataract is a condition where your eye lens gets foggy and unclear. To see clearly, the lens located behind your iris needs to be clean. The lens focuses the light on your retina, where images are read by the receptive nerves. When cataract clouds the lenses, the focus of the lens is scattered or lost. Change in vision will depend on the size and location of the cataract. Who are at risk of getting cataract? Cataract generally starts developing around the age of 40. Nevertheless, its symptoms are noticed at the age of 60. Cataracts...
read moreGoing for eye checkups is essential to the future of your vision. However, technologies and diagnosis’s are constantly changing. This has resulted in a continually morphing world of vision research, particularly when it comes to macular degeneration. There have been many instances of discoveries made regarding AMD (age-related macular degeneration) and one exciting sector is the presence of biomarkers. Biomarkers are naturally occurring molecules, genes, or characteristics by which a particular pathological or physiological process,...
read moreDon’t let COVID-19 steal your thunder. If you’re going to be working and living at home for a while or you are dating (yes people are safely doing it) you might as well connect. These 5 COVID aphrodisiacs will keep your (and their) motor running so no one falls down the rabbit hole of fear and despair. An Apple A Day Apples are great, especially during the fall when there are so many varieties being picked in the Northeast as well as other parts of the US where people are responsibly convening to maintain social norms amongst social...
read moreHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a deceiving bacteria that can enter the system (usually through tainted food, compromised water, or poor hygiene) and cause serious digestive and other systemic problems. In many cases it can lie dormant in the intestines for years showing no symptoms at all. However, sometimes it can “activate” and takeover the gut leading to possible sores, ulcers and occasionally cause an infection that may lead to stomach cancer. Thankfully there are western medications (primarily antibiotics) capable of...
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