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…
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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…
Continuing from Part 1 here’s a look at the next aspect of aging – what to expect as you grow older: Your digestive system What’s happening. Constipation is more common in older adults. Many factors can contribute to constipation, including a low-fiber diet, not drinking enough fluids and lack of…
Wonder what’s considered a normal part of the aging process? Here’s what to expect as you get older — and what to do about it. Do you expect to find a few more wrinkles and gray hairs each time you look in the mirror? These are just some of the…