Monday, December 6, 2010

"Fishy" Findings on Macular Degeneration

Looking to fight age-related macular degeneration? Ask someone to pass the oysters!

A new study found that seniors who ate at least one serving a week of fish or shellfish high in omega-3 fatty acids - such as salmon, tuna, crab and oysters - were able to reduce their risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration by 60 percent.

Age-related macular degeneration, which is chronic and irreversible, affects the part of the eye that is responsible for seeing fine detail. It is a leading cause of vision loss for people 60 years and older.

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