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Nutrients and Diet Protect Your Eyes

Vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil), along with a low-glycemic-index diet may offer protection for vision health, according to a study published in the journal Opthamalogy. Continue reading »

Strategies for Sleep Can Replace Medications

Strategies for Getting to Sleep Can Replace Medications

Getting a good night’s rest could come down to adopting strategies for falling asleep such as controlling stress and distractions.

Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital has recently launched an insomnia clinic that provides a new approach to insomnia, including yoga and meditation. Continue reading »

Four Unhealthy Behaviors Cut Longevity

Researchers have concluded that four preventable behaviors substantially increase the risk of death. Smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and alcohol consumption can lead to an early grave, according to the results of the United Kingdom Health and Lifestyle Survey.

Zinc Supplements Could Increase Immunity

Recent research from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston highlights the potential benefits of zinc supplementation for the elderly.