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 Plants of the Galapagos: The Arid Plant Zone   Travel & Tourism The wildlife of the Galapagos Islands is world-renowned, with nature lovers travelling from all over the world to encounter its unique and iconic species. But with three very distinct vegetation zones, the plants of the Galapagos are every bit as diverse and fascinating. More than 30% of the total species are endemic to the region, which is more than anywhere else on the planet. The Vegetation Zones The three distinct vegetation zones of the archipelago are the coastal, the humid and the arid zones. The coastal plants are extremely hardy and resistant to salty conditions, while the humid zones (found in the highlands of the larger islands) support an array of mosses and epiphytes. The arid (otherwise known as dry) zones are the largest, comprising vast swathes of the islands' lowland habitat. The Plants of the Arid Zone The plants of the Galapagos that thrive in the dry lowland areas of the volcanic archipelago a

 4 Ways Diabetes Can Affect Your Eyes   Health Diabetes is a condition that is caused when blood sugar levels within the body becomes too high and can affect people of all ages. There are various side-effects of having diabetes and it is a condition that should be taken seriously and monitored closely. Looking after your eyes when you have diabetes is vital as having the condition can cause eye problems, which if not looked after correctly, can lead to deterioration and potential irreversible eye damage. In this article I will look at 4 ways  diabetes can affect the eyes. 1. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is probably the most commonly known complication of having diabetes and must be taken seriously as it can lead to blindness. Diabetic retinopathy affects the retina, which is the back of eye. The retina is the part of the eye that converts the light we see into signals which are sent to the brain via the optic nerve, this is then processed by the brain into the images that