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In 1994, we first showed that diet and nutrition played a role in the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that causes vision loss in the central part of the eye. It’s now proven that some foods can reduce the risk of advanced types of the disease by 57%.

Have you recently been in a high impact situation where you hurt your shoulder, from maybe playing a sport or being in an accident? If you have and you start to experience pain and swelling at the top of your shoulder, don't be quick to write it off. 

These symptoms, along with limited range of motion in your arm and sensitivity where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade, could mean you have a more serious issue, shoulder separation. 

What type of care is available to you alongside your current treatment program, is intended for patients of any age group who have a chronic, curable, or life-threatening illness, and is appropriate at any stage of a diagnosis?

The answer is palliative care. If you got it right, congratulations! You're part of the 20% of people who know all that palliative care can offer, but here's something you may not know. Studies have shown that people who receive palliative care early on in their diagnosis and continue it throughout their illness, do better overall. 

It's a conversation few of us want to have, but it's imperative to have it. 'It' refers to talking to loved ones, often our aging parents, about their health and medical care, including at the end of life. These are some of the most important topics we should address.

There’s nothing easy about a difficult diagnosis, such as a serious disease or chronic condition.