Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes

Published: 2022-10-28

Scientists have been trying to figure out why certain illnesses, like memory loss, slower reaction times, sleeplessness, and even depression, get worse as we age. Such suspects as high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease, and an inactive lifestyle have all been explored. The aging of the eye is now supported by an intriguing body of evidence as a largely ignored cause.

Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes

Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes

Aging of Eyes Is Blamed for Range of Health Woes

For decades, scientists have looked for explanations as to why certain conditions occur with age, among them memory loss, slower reaction time, insomnia and even depression. They have scrupulously investigated such suspects as high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and an inactive lifestyle. Now a fascinating body of research supports a largely unrecognized culprit: the aging of the eye. Click here to read the article.

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