These Foods Treat Gum Disease (And Those Cause It)

These Foods Treat Gum Disease (And Those Cause It)

We normally think of toothbrushing as the most important way to prevent gum disease, and that is definitely important. But a new study in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dentistry now argues that the food we eat is equally important, or even more....
How Gout is Affected By Temperature

How Gout is Affected By Temperature

Could you burn or freeze your gout away? Not quite, but a new study in the journal Cells reveals that temperature can drastically affect gout. Gout is a form of arthritis in which monosodium urate crystals are deposited in your joints. But this is not what causes the...
Does Vertigo Cause Falling or Falling Cause Vertigo?

Does Vertigo Cause Falling or Falling Cause Vertigo?

Vertigo is the most common cause of falls and broken bones among the elderly. But could falling also be the cause of vertigo? And in that case, how should you treat your vertigo? A new study in the journal Injury investigated this issue and came up with a simple...
One Cause of High Blood Pressure You Can Eliminate

One Cause of High Blood Pressure You Can Eliminate

There are many causes of high blood pressure that are difficult to avoid, while others, like genetic influences, may be downright impossible to control. However, it is within your power to prevent the number one cause of high blood pressure. Even if your blood...
How Water Pushes Kidney Disease To Fatal Levels

How Water Pushes Kidney Disease To Fatal Levels

Water is healthy. Drinking a lot of it is essential if you suffer from kidney disease. But according to a new study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, water can also escalate the deterioration in your kidney disease and quickly bring you to the...
Dementia Reduced 88% With This Simple Activity

Dementia Reduced 88% With This Simple Activity

Advanced age is the single biggest contributing factor to dementia, which is rather depressing, considering that this is something none of us can escape. But a study presented at the 2021 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference provides some hope by...