How Gut Problems Could Be Affecting Your Eyes

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August 26, 2024

Good morning! Today, we cover the link between gut bacteria and eyesight, how a change in mindset can help you lose—or gain—weight, a rare mosquito-borne disease in Massachusetts, and more. Have a great start to the week. Makai Allbert Health Writer Top Stories How Gut Problems Could Be Affecting Your Eyes Is your diet secretly sabotaging your eyesight? Growing evidence points to an intriguing link between gut bacteria and common eye diseases. SHARE*      READ NOW Can Thinking Thin Actually Make You Slimmer? Your mindset might be the key to unlocking weight loss. Find out how changing your thoughts about calorie content could alter your body's hunger response—and potentially your waistline. SHARE*      READ NOW What's Happening Rare Mosquito-Borne Disease Triggers Voluntary Curfew in Massachusetts Towns READ NOW ＞       Antioxidant Supplement Could Slow Progression of Blinding Eye Disease READ NOW ＞       Government Report Links High Fluoride Exposure With Low IQ Among Children READ NOW ＞       DAILY WISDOM I don't think of all the misery but of the beauty that still remains. - Anne Frank Today's Meal Idea Recipe Approved by Sheridan Genrich Clinical Nutritionist & Naturopathic Expert Longevity Greens Rice Recipe Overview: Embrace the flavors of Ikaria with our Longevity Greens Rice. This dish, inspired by the Greek island's traditional handheld pies, combines a lush mix of seasonal greens and herbs with silky extra-virgin olive oil and comforting rice. Each bite is packed with the health-giving qualities of a Mediterranean diet staple. Health Highlights: • Rich in Antioxidants: Made with extra-virgin olive oil known for its polyphenols, which promote heart health and reduce inflammation. • Nutrient-Dense: A diverse blend of greens and herbs provides vitamins, minerals, and fiber, essential for overall wellness. • Heart-Healthy: Olive oil is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, celebrated for its brain and cardiovascular benefits. Get Full Recipe Here Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword and Word Wipe. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser.

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