December 28, 2011

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