Someday, we may be able to say “goodbye” to eye drops and “hello” to a new kind of medicated contact lens. Researchers have developed a contact lens that delivers a drug to treat the effects of glaucoma. The slow-release method is a fool-proof alternative to eye drops that are often used incorrectly. Source Link
Regular exercise can help people with dementia think more clearly and care for themselves better. A new study found that exercise could delay memory problems and improve the ability to perform the activities of daily living, as well as reduce the risk of falls, which is a major problem for people with dementia. Source Link
So what was the favorite topic on Facebook this year? Social networkers wanted to talk football, with the NFL and quarterback Peyton Manning as the number-one topic and personality. The top check-in spot was Disneyland, followed by Times Square, and the number-one Facebooked movie was the horror film “The Conjuring.” Source Link