If you are affected with glaucoma, you are among the more than 4 million people in the U.S. and almost 70 million around the world with the condition. The Glaucoma Research Foundation, or GRF, estimates the disease causes between 9 and 12 percent...
Glaucoma is the result of intraocular pressure or abnormally high pressure within the eye. The pressure can cause damage to the optical nerve and lead to vision loss. During a Bikram Yoga session, glaucoma sufferers should avoid or exercise...
The National Eye Institute (NEI) defines glaucoma as "a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness." There are four types of glaucoma: low-tension or normal-tension glaucoma, congenital...
Standing on your head, lifting heavy weights or drinking a cup of coffee can all cause a temporary change in eye pressure, but it is only when eye pressure remains too high or too low for a long period of time that it is a cause for concern....
Vision loss is one of the worst fears that many people harbor. However, it doesn't have to be the end of the world, since many blind people live full and exciting lives. If you begin to have eyesight problems, you can get yourself ready by...
Lemon balm is a plant that originally grew in Europe, but can now be found throughout the world. It has a lemony smell and beautiful white flowers. The medicinal uses of lemon balm come from the stems, leaves and flowers of the plant. However,...
Compared to women, men tend to drink more, suffer more from stress and seek medical advice less often. However, men are also living longer and their lifespan is catching up to women. Make sure that your later years are as healthy as possible. As...
