Learn what your doctor is looking for when he orders a vial of blood or draws fluid from an inflamed knee. This wonderful resource is courtesy Mary Anne Dunkin at Arthritis Today More than for most other diseases, the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis require a hands-on approach. By examining…
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Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. Your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. Although no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body’s need for fluids will help you estimate how much water…
In Part 1 we taked about how oral health boosts self confidence and lowers the risk of heart disease. Read on to find out more: Image courtesy: http://woodlanddental.ca/ Preserves Your Memory Adults with gingivitis (swollen, bleeding gums) performed worse on tests of memory and other cognitive skills than did those…
The Mouth-Body Connection: 6 Ways Oral Hygiene Helps Keep You Well Taking good care of your mouth – teeth and gums – does more than help ensure you have a bright, white smile. A healthy mouth and healthy body go hand in hand. Good oral hygiene and oral health can…
Don’t miss Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 and Part 4 I hope you enjoyed reading parts 1 to 4. Here is the concluding part – 5 Your weight What’s happening. Maintaining a healthy weight — or losing weight if you’re overweight — is more difficult as you get older.…
Here are Part 1 Part 2 and Part 3 Your teeth What’s happening. Your mouth may begin to feel drier and your gums may pull back (recede) from your teeth. With less saliva to wash away bacteria, your teeth and gums become slightly more vulnerable to decay and infection. Your…
Continued from Part 1 and Part 2 Your memory What’s happening. Image courtesy: suddenmemoryloss.com Memory tends to becomes less efficient with age, as the number of cells (neurons) in the brain decreases. It may take longer to learn new things or remember familiar words or names.What you can do about…