Search Results for: oral health

High blood sugar is known to wreak havoc on the human body. It can impair vision and mobility, promote inflammation, and lead to type-2 diabetes. If it’s not kept in check, you’re at risk for all of these conditions and more. But a new study is showing associations between oral hygiene and blood sugar management. ...click here to read more

The elderly population is already at considerable risk for illness and injury, which may land them in the emergency department. However, a relatively less appreciated dilemma affecting the older and more experienced demographic is malnutrition, with an estimated seven million seniors in the U.S. over the age of 60 having to rely on charitable food ...click here to read more

Seeing the dentist won’t just keep your teeth white and healthy, new findings suggest that dental cleaning may improve lung health, too. The findings uncovered that regular dental cleaning can reduce the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria that can lead to lung infections. Roughly one million Americans develop pneumonia each year and roughly 50,000 ...click here to read more

Ever since childhood, you’ve been told to floss, but a new study puts under scrutiny the supposed oral health benefits of flossing. The Associated Press looked at 25 studies over the last decade, comparing the effects of tooth-brushing alone with the combination of tooth-brushing and flossing. The researchers concluded that flossing is “weak, very unreliable,” ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk is lower with poor oral health. The recent research based on a Swedish population-based cohort study has come up to a surprising conclusion: Poor oral health was associated with a reduced risk of developing IBD. Increased IBD prevalence in the Western world is usually explained by the hygiene hypothesis, suggesting ...click here to read more

For decades doctors have known that oral health can have a big impact on your general health. How you take care of your teeth and gums could determine whether or not the rest of your body will be in good shape. As the public becomes more aware of this connection, doctors and dentists face a ...click here to read more

Connecting oral hygiene to heart health may sound like a stretch but evidence shows the two are tied together. Research shows bad oral care could lead to serious heart problems. The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom have released a study that indicates a bacteria called, ...click here to read more

Researchers are singing praises to coconut water’s many health benefits. Coconut water is the ultimate thirst quencher that offers a tasty alternative to water. People all over the world drink it for its unique taste and its ability to refresh the body almost instantly. The water is obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut. ...click here to read more

Poor oral hygiene has been linked to poor mental health in seniors, but the findings just suggest an association and do not establish a cause-and-effect relationship. Researchers reviewed studies on oral health and cognitive decline published between 1993 and 2013. The researchers found that in some studies a higher number of cavities, the number of ...click here to read more

Behavioral changes are a successful way to improve health, according to recent findings. Behavioral health interventions have been found to help people make appropriate lifestyle changes in order to improve their heart health. Additionally, the way health interventions are evaluated by researchers also requires a change, according to co-author of the study Veronica Irvin, Ph.D. ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that the past couple of years have been tough on everyone, in many cases resulting in depression and anxiety. The global pandemic has upended our lives countless times, and the resulting stress and uncertainty have taken a toll on our mental health. Depression and anxiety are now a major concern, as more ...click here to read more

If you suffer from asthma or allergies, you may be at higher risk of developing heart disease. Some of the medications you use to treat heart disease may have an impact on risk, too, according to a new review of clinical trials and lab research. The study’s primary author said, “many people think of asthma ...click here to read more

Do you think about heart health while you’re brushing your teeth (or not)? While new research suggests you should. A study is drawing links between oral hygiene and heart health. The recent work found that oral bacterial populations may play a role in high blood pressure risk. After following 1,200 women for a decade, researchers ...click here to read more