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Diabetes Myths

11/24/2011  |  No Comments

We found an online source that claims what many of us believe about diabetes is not true.  It is the... more

Gum Disease (Gingivitis)

Gum Disease (Gingivitis)

05/09/2010  |  No Comments

What is gum disease? Gum disease is inflammation of your gums caused by bacteria thriving in the oral cavity.  As identified... more

Heart attacks and Strokes 101

Heart attacks and Strokes 101

05/08/2010  |  No Comments

If your arteries become blocked, blood circulation is reduced and may suddenly stop.  Depending on where the blockage occurs you... more

A five point plan to lower your heart rate and extend your body’s expiration date

A five point plan to lower your heart rate and extend your body’s expiration date

05/07/2010  |  No Comments

Italian researchers found that having a resting heart rate above 70 beats per minute increases your risk of dying of... more

Flu (Influenza)

Flu (Influenza)

05/07/2010  |  No Comments

What is the flu? Flu (technically called influenza) is a contagious disease caused by a virus.  It normally emerges in the cold... more

Gum disease prevention

Gum disease prevention

05/07/2010  |  No Comments

Taking care of your gums as well as your teeth is necessary for good health Science is turning up ever more... more

A to Z aids for better zzzzz's

A to Z aids for better zzzzz’s

05/07/2010  |  No Comments

Why sleep is important In a 16-year study at Harvard, scientists found that people who slept for 5 hours or less... more

Gout

Gout

05/06/2010  |  No Comments

Got gout?  Ouch.  You want to get it out. Gout is a type of arthritis that often starts in a big... more