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Alzheimer's
Lion's Mane mushrooms offer benefits to the brain
By unlocking the potential benefits found in these mushroom compounds, researchers hope that therapies can be developed to protect and treat neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer'...

dry eye
Dry eye syndrome could be treated by contact lens
Researchers hope to test these prototype lenses on animal models and eventually patients.

anti-inflammatory
The possible memory benefits of cinnamon
Besides its usefulness in the kitchen to spice up desserts and coffee, cinnamon has other beneficial properties.

contact lenses
Why you shouldn't wear your contact lenses overnight when sleeping
While many people enjoy the convenience of wearing contact lenses, often they are unaware that contact lenses aren't meant to be worn when sleeping.

February is AMD Awareness Month
February is AMD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 60. During this month,...

anti-inflammatory
Adding milk to your coffee may have anti-inflammatory benefits
Researchers examined how polyphenols react when combined with amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

CDC
Serious bacterial infection possibly linked to over-the-counter eye drops
Fifty people in eleven states have had confirmed cases of Pseudomonoas aeruginosa.

age-related macular degeneration
Macular degeneration linked to obesity
Researchers were examining why some people with a genetic predisposition develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) while others with the genetic predisposition do not.

personal time
Me, Myself and I: 3 Tips to Help You Enjoy Alone Time
Take some time to catch your breath and get to know yourself.