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Articles categorized as Macular Degeneration

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Will Precious Saffron Save Your Eyesight?

Some scientific studies back up a reader's claim that saffron supplements can help keep macular degeneration under control.

Terry Graedon - September 14, 2023

Show 1356: Looking Through the Windows to the Brain

Terry Graedon - June 9, 2022

Can You Save Your Sight With AREDS Vitamins?

Terry Graedon - September 16, 2021

Show 1272: How Your Eyes Reveal Your Health

Terry Graedon - June 24, 2021

Show 1263: Can We Reverse the Aging Process?

Terry Graedon - October 21, 2019

Can Bilberry Extract Help Protect the Eyes?

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Terry Graedon - August 16, 2018

Will Blue Light from Screens Harm Your Vision?

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Terry Graedon - December 25, 2017

Can You Prevent Macular Degeneration with Supplements?

Supplements don't seem to prevent macular degeneration, but they may slow its progression in certain individuals.

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Terry Graedon - November 16, 2017

Baby Boomers Less Likely to Have AMD

A long-term study shows that rates of AMD have dropped dramatically with each generation during the twentieth century.

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The People's Pharmacy - May 5, 2016

How to Save Your Vision Despite Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration is a major cause of vision loss among older adults, but both drugs used to treat wet macular degeneration preserve vision.

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Joe Graedon - September 3, 2015

Low Vitamin D Level Raises Risk of Macular Degeneration

In women with a specific genetic marker, a low vitamin D level boosted the likelihood of developing macular degeneration during a three year study.

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Joe Graedon - August 17, 2015

Will Supplement Ward Off Macular Degeneration and Vision Loss?

A randomized controlled trial found that a specific multi-vitamin and mineral supplement could slow moderate or advanced macular degeneration.

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Terry Graedon - May 16, 2013

Macular Degeneration Not Slowed by Fish Oil

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Terry Graedon - January 24, 2013

Will Your Aspirin Lead to Blindness?

An observational study shows that regular aspirin users have a greater risk of developing macular degeneration that could result in blindness.

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Terry Graedon - August 20, 2012

Will Turmeric Prevent Blood Clots?

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Terry Graedon - July 22, 2010

Fish against Macular Degeneration

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Terry Graedon - June 12, 2009

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Delay Macular Degeneration