Highlights From February Ophthalmology
This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes results from a large Kaiser Permanente study of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatments, the first global report on retinal vein occlusion, and new recommendations to help elders with vision loss avoid falls. Kaiser Study Compares Effectiveness of Two AMD Drugs A Kaiser Permanente Southern California study compared two very similar medications - ranibizumab and bevacizumab - used to treat "wet" AMD and found the two equally effective at halting vision loss. Because many Americans will soon be 65 or older and AMD incidence rises sharply with age, the disease is becoming an urgent concern for the healthcare system.
Anti Aging Treatment - Antioxidant Food, Skincare and Longevity
What would happen if someone hit upon a magic potion, an instant way to a youthful you? One gulp and there you would be - your wrinkles gone, energy bursting from each and every pore radiating a youthful glow! Research shows that while we cannot stop the aging process, we can definitely control the rate at which we age. Aging occurs when our cells are permanently damaged by continuous attacks triggered by chemical particles and free radicals. These are free oxygen radicals with unpaired electrons. They are highly unstable and reactive, and have the potential to cause severe damage to cell structure. This damage accumulates over a period of time and manifest in the form of old age.
Decreased Muscle Strength Predicts Functional Impairments In Older Adults
Decreased muscle strength is associated with difficulty in performing functional activities such as stooping, crouching, or kneeling (SCK) in older adults, according to an observational study published in the January issue of Physical Therapy, (PTJ) the scientific journal of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). These researchers found that adults with SCK difficulty had significant decreases in adjusted strength measurements of trunk extensor, knee extensor, and ankle flexion muscles. Concluding that measurements of strength predict SCK difficulty, their study sets the stage for research exploring whether rehabilitation programs that focus on training specific muscle groups are effective in improving functional performance and whether improvements in functional performance reduces falls in older adults.
How to Treat Age Spots Using Natural Methods
If you want to treat age spots in a painless way, try natural methods. These are also quite effective. The problem with surgical methods is that they are generally expensive. Treating one spot at a time sends your bill rocketing to sky heights. For natural methods, you only have to wait for a few months to see the effects on your dermis. In that span of time, you have to incorporate diligence in your routine. Otherwise, you won't really see the effects you are looking for. Here are some ways for you to treat age spots the natural way: Step 1: Squeeze one lemon and combine the juice with olive oil. Mix it carefully and then apply it on the affected area of your dermis.
Iowa Senate To Consider Extending No-Cost Family Planning To Older Women
An Iowa Senate committee will soon debate a proposal to provide no-cost family planning services to low-income women ages 45 through 54 whose private insurance does not cover the care, the Des Moines Register reports. The proposal would include coverage of comprehensive annual exams, pap tests, cervical cancer screening, birth control and other services. Current law defines child-bearing age as ages 13 through 44. At least one Iowa physician is speaking out against extending the age limit to 54. Donald Young, a medical director at Mid-Iowa Fertility, said, "The odds of a woman taking home a baby at age 45 is one in 50, 000." He added, "The idea that we need to provide birth control/family planning services for women up to age 55 is against basic reproductive physiology and a waste of taxpayer dollars.