Category: Bone and Dental
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Dog’s With The Longest Longevity
Every now and then we post an article just for fun, some of those have been about pets. Following our last post about dogs several months back we received numerous emails asking if we could post an article covering how long dogs live. This post is in response to that request. Enjoy. A huge study…
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Walking fitness can predict fracture risk in older adults
The ability to walk one kilometre comfortably can help predict fracture risk, according to researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research. The findings, published today in JAMA Network Open, suggest that simply asking a patient about walking limitation could allow clinicians to identify those in need of further bone health screening and prescribe interventions…
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Pineapple Passion
Pineapple is more than just a strange-looking thingy, this yummy juicy tropical fruit also carries an impressive nutritional profile that helps to promote a range of benefits that can easily be incorporated into a meal or snack at any time of the day.u00a0 Pineapple is widely available fresh, canned, and frozen making it available all…
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Strong bones begin in childhood. With good habits and medical attention when needed, we can have strong bones throughout our lives. People who have weak bones are at higher risk for fractures. You can improve your bone health by getting enough calcium, vitamin D, and physical activity. If you have osteoporosis or another bone disease,…
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Young Adults Are More Afraid Of Aging Than Older Adults
Aging is an inevitable and sometimes daunting part of life, but according to research, people seem to fear aging less with each year they grow older. The older people get, the less they fear aging. According to a recent double opt-in survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Forbs Health of 2,000 American adults, young…
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Spit Happens: The Surprising Importance of Saliva
Do you have a favorite food that makes your mouth water? The liquid that fills your mouth is called saliva. This remarkable fluid helps you digest food and stay healthy. Saliva, or spit, has many important roles. It helps to moisten food, which affects its flavor and makes it easier to swallow. It contains proteins…
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How Scientists Are Solving the Mystery of Aging
Anti-wrinkle creams, superfoods that keep you young, dietary supplements that promise improved memory, “immortal” cells that can renew themselves foreveru2014in our stores and media, claims about aging abound. But do you actually understand how your body and mind change as you age? How much of aging is particular to you, and how much can you…
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What Supplements Are In Your Anti-Aging Arsenal?
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in Anti-Aging, Anti-Aging Tip Sheets, Antioxidant, Behavior, Blood Pressure, Bone and Dental, Brain and Mental Performance, Cancer, Cardio-Vascular, Cholesterol, Cognitive, Diet, Dietary Supplementation, DNA repair, GI-Digestive, Health Tips, Healthy Living, Heart Health, Immune System, Inflammation, Lifestyle, Longevity, Mitochondria, Mortality, Musculoskeletal, Nutrition, Skin-Hair, StressUnfortunately, there are no shortcuts or magic pills to take to stop aging, yet, but there are certain things that can be done to help extend a healthy lifespan, which includes maintaining an active lifestyle and healthy diet. Despite our best efforts, sometimes we donu2019t eat as healthfully as we can, supplements may help fill…
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Toothbrushing tied to lower rates of pneumonia among hospitalized patients
Toothbrushing also associated with lower rates of ICU mortality, shorter duration of mechanical ventilation, and shorter ICU length of stayu00a0 Researchers say toothbrushing could be a cheap but effective way to help lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumoniau00a0
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Prunes May Help Reduce Inflammation And Support Bone Health
According to a study recently published in The Journal of Nutrition, eating prunes every day may help to reduce markers of inflammation that are connected to bone signaling pathways, and reduce the effects of bone loss among postmenopausal women.u00a0