Joe M

United States

Helping People save their sight...

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Blue Light

LED technology has generated many new lighting applications   Toys and even clothes now also incorporate LEDs. Solid state lighting is found in TV screens, computer monitors, smart phones and tablets. Despite the advantages, these new artificial light sources present a high proportion of Blue light from the visible spectrum. Typically, fluorescent lamps contain 26% …

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How Much Water Do You Really Need?

Your body is 60-70% water. Every system — from temperature regulation to nutrient transport — depends on proper hydration. A simple formula: take your body weight in pounds and divide by two. That’s the minimum ounces of water you need daily. A 160-pound person should drink at least 80 ounces. Add more if you exercise, …

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Orange Bell Peppers

The Best Dietary Source of Zeaxanthin on the Planet     You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes. But there’s another orange food that may outperform them when it comes to a specific eye-protective nutrient — and most people have never thought of it as an eye food at all. Enter: The …

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The Dangers of Chlorinated Tap Water

Chlorinated tap water may kill bacteria at the treatment plant, but it continues killing beneficial bacteria in your gut long after you drink it. This can weaken your immune system over time.     Chlorine also combines with organic matter in water to form trihalomethanes — known carcinogens linked to increased risk of bladder, breast, …

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