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Why Dental Hygiene Is Essential for Overall Health

The importance of maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums goes beyond having fresh breath and a white smile. Many people are surprised to discover that oral hygiene plays an integral role in overall health. Research indicates that oral health mirrors the condition of the body as a whole. Also, regular dental visits can alert dentists about overall health and pinpoint if a person is at a risk for chronic disease. An oral health check-up also may be the first indication of a potential health issue not yet evident to a general medical doctor. ∫ Heart disease According to the ...

Recognize and Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, can impact muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves. Though The Mayo Clinic estimates that 3 million people in the United States are affected by such injuries, some may not fully understand just how they reached a point where they are suffering from an RSI. RSIs are a condition that occurs when too much stress is placed on one part of the body, typically a joint, over and over again, resulting in inflammation and potential tissue damage. RSIs typically happen when a person repeats the same movements again and again. It comes as no surprise then that ...

Don’t Just Think Pink in October — Take Action

Soon we will be seeing the color pink out in full force, as the official color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But has “Think Pink” lost its effectiveness? Woman may be seeing the color, but many are still not taking the action necessary to save their lives. That action means talking to their health care provider about scheduling their mammogram. “I think we have been repeatedly taught that the sooner we can catch the changes in the breast the better likelihood we can stop the progression,” said Dr. Jessica Ybanez-Morano, director of Women’s Services at Ohio Valley Medical ...