On its website, ABC News (10/12, Carollo) reports, "Eating a healthy amount of greens could have an effect on genes linked to heart disease, according to a new study" published in the journal PLoS Medicine. HealthDay (10/12, Preidt) reports that investigators "examined the link between the 9p21 gene variant and diet in more than 27,000 people of five … Continue reading Consuming Raw Vegetables, Fruits May Counteract Genes Linked To Heart Disease
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New Study On Texting And Driving Released
Reuters (10/6, Forsyth) reports that Texas A&M's Texas Transportation Institute released a study yesterday finding that using a cell phone while operating vehicles doubles a driver's reaction time. The longer reaction time means drivers have less time to focus on the road and react to changing conditions. The study tested 42 drivers between 16 and 54 … Continue reading New Study On Texting And Driving Released
Home Is the Most Dangerous Place for the Eyes
Home may be where the heart is, but it can also be a dangerous place for the eyes. More than half of the 2.5 million eye injuries that occur every year happen within or around the home. According to results from the “Seventh Annual Eye Injury Snapshot” by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and … Continue reading Home Is the Most Dangerous Place for the Eyes
Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age
Poor vision has many causes and treatments, and as you grow older, you will likely experience some type of vision loss or reduction in visual performance. For older adults, bright lights, glare while driving at night and even blindness can dramatically affect quality of life, but the treatment isn't just glasses or a stronger prescription … Continue reading Good Nutrition Important For Eye Health As You Age