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We have all heard the term ”Love is in the Air,” but can love really be in the eyes? Actually, Science has proven it so. Certain chemicals (or endorphins) that produce the emotion of love can be emitted through emotions expressed in the eyes. There are physiological changes in the eyes that occur when love is expressed between two individuals. Love for a romantic partner, a family member, or a favorite pet can all cause the same physical response: the pupil (black part in the center of the eye) dilates.
The size of the pupil can be an indication of emotional responses and messages. According to Scientific American, the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which directs our fight or...
When confronted with a diagnosis of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), it's natural to wonder what you should do. Here are some treatment options for both Dry and Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration.
Dry AMD Treatments
Nutrition Supplements
The Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) showed that people at high risk of developing advanced stages of AMD benefited from taking dietary supplements. Supplements lowered the risk of macular degeneration progression by 25 percent. These supplements did not benefit people with early AMD or people without AMD.
Following is the supplementation:
- Vitamin C - 500 mg
- Vitamin E - 400 IU
- Lutein – 10 mg
- Zeaxanthin – 2...