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Tag: macular degeneration

Vision and Exercise

How Exercise Could Save Your Vision

Who doesn’t value their sense of sight? Unfortunately, there are a number of health problems that can rob you of your vision. One of the most common of these is age-related macular degeneration or AMD. Can exercise lower your risk?

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Can the foods you eat help to prevent vision loss?

Eat These Foods to Protect Your Vision

Vision is one of our five senses and one that we want to preserve as much as possible. But, the risk of age-related eye diseases increases over the years and can rob you of your most precious sense. Fortunately, studies suggest that what you eat may protect against certain types of visual loss.

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The Eye Diet: What to Eat to Protect Your Vision

What could be more important than your eye vision? Unfortunately, two causes of visual loss – cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, become more common after the age of 50. The good news? Dietary changes could help you avoid these common causes of visual eye problems as you age. Here’s what to eat.

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Do Potatoes Belong in a Healthy Diet?

Do Potatoes Belong in a Healthy Diet?

Potatoes have a bad reputation as being a high-carb food that contributes to weight gain. But are potatoes really all that bad for your waistline? Read on and discover what’s good and what’s bad about munching on potatoes and whether they can be part of a weight control diet.

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What to Eat for Eye Health

What to Eat for Eye Health

What would it be like to lose your vision? Something to think about, as your risk goes up as you age. Fortunately, research shows consuming certain nutrients may lower your risk for age-related visual problems like cataracts. Find out what to eat to keep your eyes healthy and preserve your vision.

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watermelon

Eight Fascinating Health Benefits of Watermelon

The watermelon is a large, green-skinned fruit with a fleshy red center. It is succulent and sweet and tastes wonderful in a summer salad or a fresh smoothie. However, there are benefits to regularly eating watermelons that extend beyond their delicious taste.

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