The eye health benefits of lutein supplements may extend to protection against the damaging effects of strong light, suggest new findings from a Japanese study with mice. Most lutein for supplements is extracted from marigolds According to new findings published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry , lutein may protect the DNA of photoreceptive cells in the … Continue reading Lutein may protect eyes from effects of strong light: Study
Month: June 2011
Research: Employees suffering from eyestrain
Recent research has found that a substantial number of workers are struggling with eye issues at work. Conducted by the Eyecare Trust and SimplyHealth, the study found that 90 per cent of people admit to suffering from symptoms of screen fatigue, including headaches, eyestrain and problems with vision. Despite this, just one in five employees are … Continue reading Research: Employees suffering from eyestrain
3 Ways to Improve Your Eyesight
1. Eat Right Vitamins A, C, E, and minerals like copper and zinc are essential to eyesight. Antioxidants protect your macula from sun damage, and foods rich in sulfur, cysteine, and lecithin help protect the lens of your eye from cataract formation. The omega-3 fat DHA provides structural support to cell membranes that boost eye health. 2. … Continue reading 3 Ways to Improve Your Eyesight
Regular eye tests important for whole family
The need for a regular eye test does not only apply to people who require glasses, it is also an important family health check. It is important to educate families on the general health benefits of having their eyes tested on an annual basis. The main aim of proper patient education is to increase the number of … Continue reading Regular eye tests important for whole family
Stress Plus Sleep Deprivation May Increase Systolic Blood Pressure
WebMD (6/15, Goodman) reported that "a stressful day after a poor night of sleep may be an especially bad combination for blood pressure," according to a study presented at a medical conference. Investigators "recruited 20 healthy young adults and measured their blood pressure at rest and then after a stressful task, in this case, giving … Continue reading Stress Plus Sleep Deprivation May Increase Systolic Blood Pressure