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Vitamin A, Omega-3 and Lutein: Powerhouse Nutrients
According to the January 24, 2012 Issue of the Neurology Journal, researchers found that certain vitamins and omega-3 levels are correlated to healthier cognitive function. Researchers measured blood levels in 104 men and women, whose average age was 87. After controlling for age, sex and many other factors, the scientist discovered that the people with... -
The Eye as an Indicator of Health
With aging of the eye, there is a reduction of light going into the eye. With this reduction, there is less light going to the pineal gland, which alters the normal circadian rhythm of the body. The circadian rhythm controls hormone production, especially cortisol, blood pressure, and the sleep cycle. The loss of normal... -
Dr.A’s Article: The Eye of the Storm
See my letter called "Eye of the Storm", under the Letter heading, appearing in the Wesleyan University Magazine. I share some of the latest ophthalmic research that may shed new light on Alzheimer's disease and make for a more rapid diagnosis. -
The Future of Macular Degeneration is Here
Preliminary studies have demonstrated improved vision in patients with dry macular degeneration. Some patients improved from seeing hand motion only, to seeing the big “E” on the eye chart. This means that with telescopic and magnification lenses, people can return to enjoying their usual activities in life. It is anticipated with further resolution of the stem cell technique,... -
We Always Knew Vitamin D Was Good For The Brain, Now We Know It’s Good For Eyes
According to an article published online on January 2, 2012 in the journal Neurobiology of Aging reports an eye-rejuvenating benefit for a short course of vitamin D supplementation in aged mice. Professor Glen Jeffery and his associates at the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London supplemented old mice with vitamin D3 for six weeks... -
Delete the Diet Soda
Recently the ADA, the American Diabetic Association, withdrew its support of artificial sweeteners. Researchers have found that folks who drink two or more diet sodas (or the equivalent in artificial sweeteners) developed larger waist size and weight gain. It seems that this goes against the belief that such drinks will help you lose weight. However,... -
Higher Nutrients Support Brain Health
Bowman and associates reported in the Neurology journal that certain vitamins, either in the diet or as supplements, reduce brain shrinkage with age. In the study, 104 men and women with an average age of 87 were tested for a wide variety of nutrients and 42 had MRIs to measure brain size. -
Oxidation, Aging and Gene Therapy
A recent article in the Economist magazine reported on gene therapy in an experiment on aging in mice. There is a certain gene that prevents a cell from multiplying a fixed number of times (authors presume 60) and then kills the cell. These are called Hayflick-limited cells and when they die they release toxic... -
Leukemia Treatment Provides New Insights Into T-cells
Leukemia treatment provides new insights into therapy. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found that extracting T-cells from patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) could be grown in tissue culture. Subsequent replacement for those cells attack the cancerous cells both in the blood and the bone marrow. The doctors had genetically modified the T-cells to both multiply and... -
Dr. A highlighted in Advanced Ocular Care
Dr. A is highlighted in "Let's Get Personal" in Advanced Ocular Care. Dr.A discusses his many publications, including the upcoming sequel "Last Sighting", "Lumi's Book of Teeth" and the third edition of his book, "The Eye Care Revolution: Prevent and Reverse Common Vision Problems". Dr. A also stresses the importance of a healthy work-life balance.