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General Health Tips

Snack Ads & TV May Contribute to Obesity Epidemic

By Hannah - June 27, 2011

Updated: 2/18/2020 Some leading pediatricians call for a ban on some junk food commercials, claiming that 98% of food commercials during the most popular children’s shows advertise junk food.

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Hospitals Often Take Care of Body But Not Mouth

By Hannah - June 24, 2011

Updated: 2/18/2020 Dental care is overlooked in many hospitals despite potentially serious consequences, according to new research to be published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. Unattended teeth can lead…

Hammock Motion May Improve Sleep
General Health Tips

Hammock Motion May Improve Sleep

By Hannah - June 22, 2011

Updated: 2/18/2020 Vacation and relaxation often conjure up images of a hammock swaying gently in the shade of a palm tree on the beach. How easy it would be to…

Americans More Concerned About Washing Hands Than Dental Health
General Health Tips

Oral Health Takes Backseat to Hand Germs

By Hannah - June 3, 2011

Updated: 2/19/2020 Despite the fact that oral decay has run rampant, Americans are more concerned with germs on their hands than their mouths, according to a recent report from the…

General Health Tips

Twin Cities and Washington D.C. Ranked Healthiest in America

By Hannah - May 27, 2011

Updated: 2/19/2020 Minneapolis-St. Paul kicked Washington D.C. out of the top spot for healthiest city in the nation in a recent evaluation, according to a Health.com article.

Guide to Headaches
General Health Tips

Guide to Headaches – Causes and Cures

By Hannah - May 11, 2011

Updated: 2/19/2020 Pounding. Pressure. Almost everyone has experienced a headache at some point in life. It may be a regular occurrence and you can’t get rid of them, or you may…

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Substance Abusers Report Poor Dental Health

By Hannah - April 20, 2011

New studies show that substance abuse could lead to oral health issues, particular among opioid users.

General Health Tips

Leafy Greens Could Reduce Oral Cancer

By Hannah - April 4, 2011

Updated: 2/20/2020 Those green veggies on your plate could do more than give you essential vitamins and minerals. If you smoke, they could also help lower the risk of oral…

Dental Disease and Diabetes
General Health Tips

Dental Disease May Link to Recent Diabetes Belt

By Hannah - March 23, 2011

Updated: 2/20/2020 People in the South may want to pay special attention to their dental health. Researchers recently identified a “diabetes belt” primarily in the southeastern U.S. containing a high…

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General Health Tips

Do You Have Computer Vision Syndrome?

By Hannah - March 9, 2011

Updated: 2/21/2020 Driving home after work you have to shake your head every now and then to keep from zoning out. Your eyes can’t really focus, so you keep looking…

Anti-Smoking Programs
General Health Tips

Life Expectancy Slowed by Smoking, Obesity

By Hannah - February 16, 2011

Updated: 2/21/2020 Life expectancy in the U.S. has increased more slowly than expected, despite the fact that it spends more on health care than any other country. Researchers point to…

Anti-Smoking Programs
General Health Tips

Anti-Smoking Programs Fall Short in 40 States

By Hannah - January 24, 2011

Updated: 2/21/2020 The American Lung Association (ALA) found 40 states grimly lacking in their efforts to curb smoking via specified programs, according to a new report. In general anti-tobacco efforts,…

Free Dental Care Finder
Dental Plans

Free Dental Care Finder Now Available to the Public

By Hannah - January 14, 2011

We’re so excited – after months of hard work, it’s finally here! This tool we created can help people in need find free dental and health care in their community….

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General Health Tips

Great American Smokeout Discourages Tobacco Use

By Hannah - November 19, 2010

Updated: 2/24/2020 Thursday, Nov. 18 marked the 35th Great American Smokeout, where thousands of people were encouraged to stop using tobacco for a day – or even plan to quit.

Foot Ulcers
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Foot Ulcers Associated with Periodontal Disease in Diabetics

By Hannah - November 8, 2010

Updated: 2/25/2020 Researchers in Porto Alegre, Brazil, found that diabetics with sores on their feet run a higher risk of encountering mouth infections, tooth loss and other oral health problems….

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