Tag Archives: Exercise

How Smoking Primes the Mouth for Disease, & Other News of Note

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

In the Mouth, Smoking Zaps Healthy Bacteria, Welcomes Pathogens (MedicalXpress) Despite the daily disturbance of brushing and flossing, the mouth of a healthy person contains a stable ecosystem of healthy bacteria. New research shows that the mouth of a smoker … Continue reading →

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Protein (Not Sugar) for Energy, & Other News of Note

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Mid-Afternoon Slump? Why a Sugar Rush May Not Be the Answer (ScienceDaily) A new study has found that protein and not sugar activates the cells responsible for keeping us awake and burning calories. The research, published in the Nov. 17 … Continue reading →

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What Dentists Really Think of Halloween, & Other News of Note

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

Dentists Don’t Really Despise Halloween (USA Today) You might think dentists would have strong feelings about Halloween. However, most don’t jump out of their skins over it. “We just want kids to be kids, and part of a kid’s life … Continue reading →

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Raw Veggies’ Impact on Genes, & Other News of Note

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

Eating Your Greens Can Change the Effect of Your Genes on Heart Disease, Say Researchers (MedicalXpress) A long-held mantra suggests that you can’t change your family, the genes they pass on, or the effect of these genes. Now, an international … Continue reading →

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Another Perio/Systemic Health Link, & Other News of Note

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

Periodontal Disease May Aggravate Respiratory Disease (Dr. Bicuspid) The list of systemic conditions influenced by periodontal disease appears to be growing longer every day. Now a new study has found an association between respiratory disease and periodontal disease (Journal of … Continue reading →

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Weight Alone No Measure of Health, & Other News of Note

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Excess Weight Not Always Unhealthy (Consumer Reports) A new study has added to the evidence that when it comes to longevity, being healthy is more important than being thin. * * The finding challenges the traditional thinking that excess weight … Continue reading →

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FDA Conflict-of-Interest Rules Apt to Loosen, & Other News of Note

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Lawmakers May Relax FDA Drug Conflict Rules (Reuters) U.S. lawmakers likely will change the criteria for advisers reviewing new medicines next year because of complaints that the rules meant to prevent conflicts of interest make it harder to find real … Continue reading →

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3 Basic Steps to Better Health & Wellness

Posted on July 27, 2011 by
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Dentally Identifying Diabetes, & Other News of Note

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Dentists Can Help Identify Diabetes (Dental Tribune International) Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine found that dental visits represent a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware … Continue reading →

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Antibiotics & Asthma, Asthma & Cavities, & Other News of Note

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

Antibiotic Use in Infancy May Increase Risk of Childhood Asthma (PhysOrg) Children who receive antibiotics within the first six months of life are at a significantly increased risk of developing asthma and allergies by 6 years of age, even without … Continue reading →

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