We all know that our eyes and brain work together. But there
is more to it than that, as Health Briefs TV explains.
A study by Psychological
Science found that the small vessels behind the eyes can
reveal how healthy the brain is. The scientists found that people with wider
veins behind the eyes scored worse on IQ tests in middle age than those with
small veins. Eye vessels and brain vessels are similar in size, structure and
function. When the eye doctor takes a
retinal image , it gives him the ability to see what shape and how healthy the
veins are, which in turn can determine how healthy the brain is. The Health Briefs TV show also notes that
regular eye exams can help track changes in the brain, and determine if someone
is at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease in mid-life.
So don’t wait too long to get an eye check-up. Not only will it be able
to determine how healthy your eyes are, but it can also indicate how healthy
your brain is too. Don’t forget to eat brain food: fatty fish, broccoli, leafy
greens, healthy oils such as olive oil, and dark chocolate.
