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Healthy Living and Macular Degeneration BrightFocus Foundation

Some studies have shown that eating foods with a high glycemic index may increase the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. View Healthy Recipes. View a list of healthy food choices. Carotenoids, especially lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in dark green, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables, including: spinach. collard greens.

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Macular Degeneration Eye Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBOnce dry age-related macular degeneration reaches the advanced stage, or geographic atrophy, there is no form of treatment at present to prevent further vision loss. However, …

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The Right Vitamins for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

WEBThe AREDS2 formula contains: 500 mg of vitamin C. 400 IU of vitamin E. 2 mg of copper (cupric oxide) 80 mg of zinc. 10 mg of lutein. 2 mg of zeaxanthin. The antioxidants lutein …

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Glaucoma’s Impact on Mental Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on how we can better support our emotional well-being. For people experiencing vision loss from glaucoma, …

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Breakthrough Study Creates Lab-Grown Eye Cells to Treat Macular

WEBLisa Catanese, ELS, has been a medical writer for more than 20 years. Through her company, Blue Blaze Communications LLC, she has written content for …

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The Top Foods for Eye Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBFruits and Vegetables. Protection is most likely provided by antioxidants in the fruits and veggies. AMD is thought to be caused, in part, by oxidative damage, and …

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New Study Confirms the Efficacy of AREDS2 Eye Vitamin

WEBScientifically reviewed by Preeti Subramanian, PhD . Two major clinical trials—the Age-Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS) and AREDS2—have shown that …

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About Us BrightFocus Foundation

WEBBrightFocus has funded nearly $300 million in research grants to more than 6,000 researchers across 25 countries seeking cures for Alzheimer's disease, macular …

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Patient-Centered …

WEBThis is an area that we actually helped to make successful, called anti-angiogenic, or sometimes called anti-VEGF, or VEGF therapy. A little bit about AMD …

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FDA Gives “Breakthrough” Status to Potential New

WEBBrightFocus Foundation. 22512 Gateway Center Drive. Clarksburg, MD 20871. See previous address Phone: 1.800.437.2423. Fax: 301.258.9454. Email: …

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Are You Getting What You Need From Your AREDS Supplements

WEBSome Eye Vitamins Deviate from AREDS Recommendations It’s a good time to revisit the National Institute of Health (NIH) AREDS studies and recommendations for …

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Eating for Brain Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBThe MIND Diet emphasizes whole grains, green leafy and other vegetables, berries, fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and olive oil while minimizing intake of red meats, butter, …

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4 Nutrition Tips for Eye Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBEating fatty fish, like salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines, that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids also helps lower the risk of AMD. Omega-3 fatty acids are rich in …

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Social Activity, Aging Education Critical to Brain Health in Older

WEBAmong its many benefits to our overall health and well-being, exercise strengthens the brain and helps defend against cognitive decline. However, the results …

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Alzheimer's Insights & Research Breakthroughs

WEBAn irreversible degeneration of the brain that causes disruptions in memory, cognition, personality, and other functions, it eventually leads to death from complete brain failure. …

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Geographic Atrophy BrightFocus Foundation

WEBGeographic atrophy is an advanced and severe form of dry age-related macular degeneration. In geographic atrophy, regions of cells in the retina waste away and die …

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How Your Health Can Affect Driving BrightFocus Foundation

WEBMedications may affect driving performance among older drivers. Many drugs have adverse side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, hazy vision, …

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Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease BrightFocus Foundation

WEBMost of the research on diet and Alzheimer’s has focused on the Mediterranean diet (MD), an eating pattern that emphasizes healthy fats such as olive …

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How Does Gut Bacteria Affect The Brain

WEBWith respect to Alzheimer’s disease, the activity of intestinal bacteria may play a significant role. Intestinal flora can produce amyloid which enters the blood …

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The Eye: A Window to Your Health BrightFocus Foundation

WEBAugust 24, 2021. Learn how your eye doctor can determine a great deal about your general health just by examining your eyes. It is often said that “the eyes are the window to the …

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