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24/07/2024

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JJ Van Zyl Optometrists have launched a new YouTube channel and we have also updated and redesigned our page , and , We're thrilled to announce this competition where you could win a stunning pair of spectacles worth R5000! ( And there are two spectacle vouchers available of R5000 T&C apply & EO&E)

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23/08/2023

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03/02/2023

En NOU … vir iets heeltemal anders ….

3. Keep naps under 90 minutes.

Naps lasting anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour and a half, between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., have been shown to increase later recall for information encoded prior to the nap.

Several studies have also found that naps can compensate for poor sleep at night. If you struggle with insomnia, a mid-afternoon nap can boost memory performance.

Over the years, I've trained myself to nap for exactly half an hour. Some people I know have learned to nap for only 15 minutes, and then wake up refreshed and reinvigorated

Neuroscientist Richard Restak has spent decades studying how to enhance brain health and memory. Here's how he stays mentally sharp at 81 years old.

28/01/2023

People with diabetes who experience periods of low blood sugar—a common occurrence in those new to blood sugar management—are more likely to have worsening diabetic eye disease.

Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have linked such low blood sugar levels with a molecular pathway that is turned on in oxygen-starved cells in the eye.

People with diabetes who experience low blood sugar are more likely to experience worsening diabetic retinopathy.

22/01/2023

Ek soek OOK van DIE….😂

Researchers have discovered a gut-to-brain pathway in mice that increases exercise performance.

According to a study published in Nature, led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, certain types of gut bacteria can activate nerves in the gut to increase the drive to exercise. The study in mice identified a gut-to-brain pathway that explains how these bacteria can enhance exercise performance.

Researchers have discovered a gut-to-brain pathway in mice that increases exercise performance. According to a study published in Nature, led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, certain types of gut bacteria can activate nerves in the gut to increase

19/01/2023

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AMD is the leading cause of severe visual loss in the population over the age of 65,” stated Dr. Janet S. Sunness, medical director of Hoover Low Vision Clinic at Greater Baltimore Medical Center and a specialist in low vision, macular and retinal disease.

“In its early stages, it causes only a mild reduction of vision and a need for good lighting,” she told Healthline. “In its advanced stages, it causes blind areas in the central vision, leading to difficulties with reading, recognizing faces, and performing other fine tasks.”

New research has revealed the role that two eye diseases can have on the development of AMD.

15/10/2022

Lyk my , ons maag bakterië , is meer belangrik as wat ons d**k !

Diabetes is characterized by insufficient production of insulin due to the loss or dysfunction of pancreatic beta cellsTrusted Source.

A new study published in Cell Metabolism shows that a protein called beta cell expansion factor A (BefA) secreted by gut bacteria could induce the replication of insulin-producing beta cells in neonatal mice.

New research in young mice and zebrafish has uncovered the role of a bacterial protein in the development of diabetes. This discovery could lead to better treatments in the future.

09/10/2022

Oog Spanning: Te veel naby kyk …
After all, visual burnout is a real consequence of today's digital world, and it can contribute to your feelings of strain and fatigue. Ahead, discover if your eyes are being overworked, plus ways you can focus (pun intended) on eye health.
What is eye strain?
Eye strain, or eye fatigue, is a generic term to describe tired eyes. For most folks, it's caused by looking at screens too much without any breaks, but you can develop eye strain after any intense use of the eyes (i.e., prolonged driving time, lack of quality sleep, or reading too long).

Your eyes deserve rest & recovery.

06/10/2022

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If you could find out how long you have left to live, would you want to know? A recent study, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, suggests your eyes can lift the curtain on your life expectancy. A team of International researchers have discovered a link between the biological age of a person’s retinas and their risk of death.

23/09/2022

Baie interresant!

Over a quarter of the earth’s population is nearsighted (myopic), which is when people can see things clearly when they are up close but blurry when far away.
Myopia can lead to irreversible eye damage for some and may progress with age.
There is no cure for myopia, but there are treatments that can help or manage it.
A metabolite from caffeine has emerged as a possible new treatment by slowing down the advance of myopia in children.

A metabolite of caffeine — 7-methylxanthine or 7-MX — may be able to slow down the advance of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, according to new research.

12/09/2022

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The team at the Francis Crick Institute in London showed that rather than causing damage, air pollution was waking up old damaged cells.

Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought.

11/09/2022

EN NOU .. vir iets heeltemal anders …

Gut health refers to the health of the digestive tract, or gut, the organ that digests and absorbs nutrients from food to provide fuel for your body. But your digestive tract does so much more. It also plays a vital role in maintaining mental and physical health. That’s why you want your gut to thrive and flourish. Most doctors believe gut health is integral to overall health, specifically in terms of disease prevention.

It’s estimated that 80% of diseases can be linked back to an imbalance in gut bacteria—a condition called dysbiosis. When the gut is unbalanced, the wrong types of bacteria multiply and crowd out beneficial species. The result is inflammation, which can damage other parts of your body. That’s not what you want. Let’s look at some ways to heal your gut and keep it healthy.

Gut health refers to the health of the digestive tract, or gut, the organ that digests and absorbs nutrients from food to provide fuel for your body. But your digestive tract does so much more. It also plays a vital role in maintaining mental and physical health. That's why you want your gut to thri