In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is often categorized as "blurred vision" and is believed to be closely linked to the decline of internal organs, particularly the liver, kidneys, and spleen. The spleen, as it governs the macula, is particularly closely associated with AMD.

Psoriasis is a common immune-mediated skin disease that causes crusted, flaky patches of skin, often on the knees, scalp, elbows, and back. These patches are typically red on light-skinned skin but may appear purple or purplish-red on darker skin.

Herpes zoster (also known as shingles) is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Chickenpox, a common childhood illness, is also caused by this virus. After chickenpox, the virus is not completely eliminated, but remains latent in ganglion cells for years. Once the body's immune system weakens, the virus can multiply and cause shingles.

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Patients with age-related macular degeneration often present with a mixture of deficiency and excess, for example, phlegm-dampness accumulation on top of kidney-essence deficiency. Therefore, Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment plans are adjusted based on the patient's dynamic changes.

In an interview with Live Well, Dr. Chan Eng Keong, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of Alps Orthopaedic Centre, part of the Beyond Medical Group, explained that while aging is the greatest risk factor for osteoarthritis, younger people can also develop it due to factors such as previous joint injuries, repetitive stress from sports or occupations, and overloading of joints due to obesity. Certain anatomical factors, such as joint misalignment, can also accelerate cartilage wear and increase the risk of osteoarthritis.

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