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It s the leading cause of legal blindness in people over 50 - age-related macular degeneration AMD . The disease can progress in just a few months, and can render people functionally blind within two years. But AMD may be treatable, if detected early. While the overall prevalence of AMD is low among those under age 40, it rises dramatically with age - putting baby boomers at greater risk, and underscoring the need for regular eye examinations. According to a recent study by the Eye Diseases Prevalence Research Group, the prevalence of AMD will increase by 50 percent by the year 2020. Daily activities boomers take for granted - reading, driving, playing sports - are no longer an option for people with AMD, said Dr. Rosenthal, chief of Low Vision Programs at Lighthouse International, a non-profit organization and leading resource worldwide on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation. And for baby boomers in the workforce, the disease can be particularly devastating because it disrupts their livelihood and lifestyle. An eye exam is the first step in detecting and treating AMD. However, research also shows it may be possible to prevent or delay the development of AMD by...

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While ginseng can be very relaxing, however, it is not the perfect herb. The risks are just as debated as the benefits are, but it is worth knowing about them before you take any ginseng so that you can be cautious if you need to be. To start off with, there are some people who would be best to stay away from ginseng altogether: anyone with a blood-related condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure , people with plant allergies, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children. People with a plant allergy may find that ginseng makes them feel short of breath or swell up, and children should be kept away from ginseng because its effects on their developing bodies are not yet known. If you really want to take ginseng, it will probably be alright, but you absolutely must consult a doctor first. The biggest controversy about the risks of ginseng surrounds a condition known as Ginseng Abuse Syndrome, discovered by a Dr. He claims that taking too much ginseng can cause difficulty sleeping, all-over swelling and tense muscles. Ginseng producers and herbal enthusiasts hotly dispute these findings, but all the same, it is best to stick to the guidelines on your ginseng...

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Bath is an effective beauty therapy. It is important not only for cleanliness but also for the proper maintenance of skin.Plan and use every minute of it tothe : do everything you have to do and then relax for as along as you possibly can. Use this time to really unwind: do a few exercises while the bath is running. Take this time and use it to the full Exploit and use the freedom and emerge calm , clean and refreshed in body and mind: a new woman . In the morning prefer to take your bath under the shower.Cold water closes the skin pores and helps you shake off early morning laziness. While the tap is on, undress and tuck your hair away form your face and neck. Remove face make-up if any, with a cleansing lotion. Blow your nose and clean the nostril with a damp absorbent cotton or tissue paper. Get into the bath tub and relax completely for a few minutes. Apply soap to the upper part of your body. Rub every part except your breasts with the friction mitt. Pay special attention to your neck and clean it with the friction mitt. Give circulation to your arms, elbows and shoulders too and use the friction mitt on legs, heels and ankles. Use a bath brush to give the back of...

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Close your eyes and picture the person who has become the youngest woman in history to conquer The Seven Summits -the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, and the youngest American to stand atop Mount Everest. Did an image of a 20-year-old girl come to mind. Most likely not. The fact is, Danielle Fisher does not look or seem the part of a mountain climber who has scaled the renowned Seven Summits- the awesome alliance of peaks that includes 29,035-foot Mount Everest. Fisher s Struggle With ADHD But the challenge of mountain climbing is not the only thing Fisher has surmounted; she has also spent her life struggling with the challenges of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD . She has tackled ADHD as just another mountain; going at it with determination, strength and a good support team, including friends, family, a physician and a counselor. When Fisher was diagnosed with ADHD in the sixth grade, her doctor explained that ADHD is very common-approximately 4.4 million children ages 4 through 17 have the disorder. The core symptoms of ADHD are inattention and or hyperactivity and impulsivity. Fisher s doctor prescribed Adderall XR mixed salts of a...

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