Dementia and Gum Disease Weird Connection

Dementia and Gum Disease Weird Connection

Can gum disease cause dementia? Yes, says a new mega study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Fortunately, there is something that you can do to prevent (or reverse) both gum disease and dementia. As many studies had already been done on oral...
Brush This to Heal ED (not nutty)

Brush This to Heal ED (not nutty)

How can a simple brush found in all supermarkets fend off ED? Easily, says a new study—because you’re brushing off something that can increase your risk of ED by up to 590%. Periodontitis is a major bacterial infection of the gums that destroys the bone and soft...
Dementia and hearing-aid weird connection

Dementia and hearing-aid weird connection

Hearing loss is often dismissed as a normal part of aging. But new research in JAMA Neurology shows it may come with serious consequences: a higher risk of dementia. But strangely, hearing aids seem to lower that risk. The study used data from the long-running...
Unraveling the mystery behind chronic dizziness

Unraveling the mystery behind chronic dizziness

Most people experiencing dizziness also feel vertigo… like the room is spinning. But Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic condition marked by non-spinning dizziness, unsteadiness, or perceptual imbalance that worsens when standing,...
This health habit spikes Blood Pressure (stopit)

This health habit spikes Blood Pressure (stopit)

There’s one health habit you’ve been told to do to protect your teeth. But according to a new study in Free Radical Biology & Medicine from Cardiff University, this habit can prevent your blood pressure from going down. The trial followed 39 younger...