There’s no question that nursing homes have been hit hard by COVID-19. With an aged population, many of whom have underlying health conditions and live in close quarters, nursing homes have seen the spread of COVID-19 among seniors skyrocket, often disproportionately to the rest of the population. As a result, […]
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In recent years, you may have heard of something called probiotics in the news and on television commercials. These microorganisms are credited with a multitude of health benefits, including digestive benefits that are promoted in some products such as yogurts. But did you know that probiotics can also help your […]
As we age, it is common to require medications to help keep our bodies performing at optimal levels. In fact, it is said that 90 percent of people over the age of 65 are taking at least one prescription medication regularly. Whether they’re over-the-counter medicines like aspirin or prescription drugs […]
When it comes to your mouth, there’s some confusing terminology floating around, such as the term “oral microbiome.” While it may sound complicated, your oral microbiome is just the colonies of microscopic organisms living in your mouth. Some of them are good bacteria, and some of them are bad. Good […]
You may have heard that your oral health is a gateway to the health of the rest of your body. Truly, when you have oral health problems, your entire body can suffer. That’s because the “oral biome” is often the first stop for good and bad bacteria entering your bloodstream […]
A new study in the American Journal of Medicine is taking the link between inflammation and oral health a step further. Taking into account that the inflammation from oral conditions such as gum disease (periodontitis) can cause or contribute to diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, diabetes and stroke, the study […]
For some people, using oral hygiene products with synthetic ingredients is a no-go. Whether they fear these ingredients for some reason or simply don’t like the taste or feel they leave behind, these people are often drawn to products containing more natural ingredients. But while natural products may leave your […]
It’s a name you may have heard in the news before, but you might not remember why: Triclosan. A popular ingredient in some antibacterial toothpastes, Triclosan made headlines in recent years when its safety to ingest was called into question. After studies deemed the ingredient safe for teeth and consumption, […]
Everyone is talking about COVID-19, or as it is more commonly known, the coronavirus. COVID-19 began in Wuhan, China, and has since spread around the globe, including here in the United States, with deaths reported on every continent. Though it is not known how some communities contracted the illness, it […]
Cold and flu season has hit us hard this year with the introduction of COVID-19 or the Coronavirus. While this illness has caused global panic, there are steps we can take here at home to reduce our risk of coming down with Coronavirus. While they may not be foolproof, they […]