University of South Carolina Scientists have discovered that the brain gets execised when working out similarly to the rest of the body by increasing mitochondria in the brain. Mitochondria helps to create the energy that fuels cellular activity. Find out more.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/09/28/how-exercise-can-strengthen-the-brain/
Although the study is preliminary, scientists are discovering that a squirt of insulin deep into the nose, sent directly to the brain, could delay the progression of Alzheimer’s. If this research proves accurate, the procedure could change lives for people struggling with this difficult disease.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/13/health/research/13alzheimers.html?src=me&ref=health
It has recently been proven that the flavanoids in Black Tea contain antibacterial properties that kill bacteria in the mouth and fight against tooth decay. Also, the fluoride found in tea can help protect tooth enamel. Read on and drink away!
http://privatehealth.co.uk/news/august-2011/oral-health-boosted-by-black-tea-35813/
It’s an embarrassing bodily odor that no one is immune to. Bad breath can make friends uncomfortable, ruin dates and just downright stink. But there are ways to avoid the problem with good oral hygiene. Find out how.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37193754/ns/health-oral_health/
It’s good to always keep in mind that the health of your mouth is usually a good indicator for the health of the rest of your body. Many oral health problems are directly connected to other things, i.e. heart disease and inflammation. Find out more.
http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/healthy-teeth-10/oral-overall-health
Heartburn meds are common and used frequently by some, but the watchdog group Public Citizen says that many drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid can actually be habit forming, a serious side effect that can be added to a list of many others. Find out more here.
http://blog.aarp.org/2011/08/24/hooked-on-heartburn-meds-group-says-acid-reflux-pills-risky/?ST=1
Do you have dry mouth? Many people deal with the condition but few know that more than 500 medications can be the cause. Dry mouth can lead to extensive tooth decay, mouth sores and oral infections. Find out what kinds of medications are usually the culprit.
http://www.perio.org/consumer/dry-mouth.htm
A recent study carried out by Schillerhoehe Hospital in Germany, uncovered that sniffer dogs were accurately detecting lung cancer on breath samples. The dogs were able to correctly detect lung tumors in 71% of patients. What does this mean for the future of lung cancer detection and treatment? Find out more.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44188167/ns/health-cancer/
Researchers at the University of Leeds have created a peptide-based fluid that reverses tooth decay caused by plaque. The fluid actually helps acid-damaged teeth regenerate themselves. One of the best bonuses of this new advancement for patients is the fact that it provides a pain-free solution to fighting cavities.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/233254.php
Watching television is a way to relax and destress from your day, but for some people the habit of extended sitting, and often the bad snacking that goes with it, has been proven harmful to the body’s health. Watching too much television has been strongly linked to Obesity, Heart Disease and Diabetes. Find out more.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43409808/ns/health-diabetes/
