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How oral health may affect your heart, brain and risk of death
Posted on April 6, 2021 - The American Heart Association shares information about the relationship between the bacteria that cause dental cavities and the risk of stroke.
April Fool’s Day Is No Joke
Posted on April 1, 2021 - Doctors from the University of Cambridge in the UK have been studying ways that older adults can cope with the stresses the pandemic has brought us for over a year, including concern about COVID-19 and loneliness resulting from social distancing. The research team suggested a number of resources, including online socialization, gardening and meditation—and laughter. We could all use a laugh these days, couldn’t we? We sure could, and science backs up how good that could be for our all-around well-being.
94% of older adults prescribed drugs that raise risk of falling
Posted on March 30, 2021 - A recent study from University of Buffalo showed that the vast majority of older adults are taking medications that raise their risk of falling!
Calming us down or revving us up, music can be good for the heart
Posted on March 25, 2021 - Here’s another reason to create your own playlist! The American Heart Association takes a look at the many ways music benefits health.
Could the Moon Affect Our Sleep?
Posted on March 23, 2021 - During National Sleep Month in March, sleep experts have been offering tips and advice for better slumber. Scientists know more these days about sleep and its role in health. When we sleep, our bodies might be resting, but our brains certainly aren’t! Sleep is the time when the brain consolidates and stores memories, as well as cleaning out harmful wastes that could lead to memory problems, heart disease, depression, and other health problems.
