Could
the alternative to reading glasses be found in an eye implant that’s
the size of a grain of salt? The tiny corneal implant can restore near
vision in many cases and can be used in combination with Lasik surgery
that corrects distance vision. The new implant could be available in the
U.S. next year. Source Link
A
new scientific study shows you don’t really get much bang for the extra
bucks you lay out for that 3-D movie. Researchers say subjects who
watched a 3-D version of a movie found it no more memorable or exciting
than those who watched the same movie in 2-D. But 3-D moviegoers were
three times more likely to report headaches or eye strain. Source Link
Could
your desk job be considered a health risk? New research has found that
sitting for more than six hours a day was linked with an increased risk
of mortality, even if you exercise regularly. The good news is that
reducing your sitting time by just 10-percent with walking and stand-up
breaks can improve bone density, reduce tight leg muscles and help
you burn more calories. Source Link