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Vegetarians Have Lower Cataract Risk Than Meat Eaters

WebMD (4/20, Hendrick) reported, "People who eat meat may be at increased risk of developing cataracts compared to vegetarians," according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. For the study, 27,670 people "were divided into groups according to the amount of meat they ate: highest meat consumption: 3.5 ounces or more a … Continue reading Vegetarians Have Lower Cataract Risk Than Meat Eaters

Implanted Electrodes, Video Camera Allows Blind Person To Spot Some Objects

AFP (4/19) reports that Elias Konstantopoulos of Maryland started losing his sight at age 43. Konstantopoulos, 73, lost his eye sight five years ago. In 2009, he took part in trial of a technology that a researcher thought might help him regain some visual perception. "An electrode array was surgically implanted in his eye, and … Continue reading Implanted Electrodes, Video Camera Allows Blind Person To Spot Some Objects

Even Modest Weight Loss May Help Reduce Blood Pressure In Real-World Practice

MedPage Today (4/17, Phend) reported that "even modest weight loss helps reduce blood pressure in real-world practice, researchers affirmed in an observational study" presented at a European cardiology meeting. Researchers found that "each 1 kg weight loss (2.2 pounds) was associated with a 0.39 mm Hg decrease in systolic and 0.26 mm Hg decrease in … Continue reading Even Modest Weight Loss May Help Reduce Blood Pressure In Real-World Practice

HDT: Better Abs In 3 Minutes?

[ There is a junk of bogus weight loss and fitness information out there. That's why reading Jon Benson's articles makes sense... and his newest article (which I have his permission to share it with you) really rocked my world. Check it out... ] Abs. Everyone wants a tighter tummy. Guys want a six-pack… ladies … Continue reading HDT: Better Abs In 3 Minutes?