Older adults who added hazelnuts to their diet for a few months significantly improved their levels of two key micronutrients, Vitamin E and magnesium, according to a 2018 study done at Oregon State University indicates. In the study, 32 people age 55 and older ate about 57 grams of hazelnuts – 2 ounces or about… Continue reading Hazelnuts Improve Older Adults’ Vitamin E and Magnesium Levels
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10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people worldwide. The condition, which can be treated though not reversed, is one of the leading causes of vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), it’s long been thought that lifestyle choices don’t… Continue reading 10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Put Some Iron in Your Fire
Wheat and other grains are such staples of human diets that people refer to sharing a meal as “breaking bread.” But it’s more likely that the bread is breaking us, even the whole-grain versions, says cardiologist Dr. William Davis. Among other problems, the consumption of wheat and other grains can lead to significant nutrient and… Continue reading Put Some Iron in Your Fire