The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day, or throughout the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment. Encourage the women in your life to get regular mammograms. Survival depends on early detection.
4 Simple Steps To A Healthy Mouth
Good oral health means more than a nice smile and fresh breath – though those are both benefits. Oral health is important to overall health. Poor oral health has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Here are four simple things you can do to...
Eating CHEESE Can Prevent Tooth Decay
Now we have a good reason to enjoy cheese. The U.S. Academy of General Dentistry found that eating cheese increased production of alkaline saliva Also found that chewing cheese created a protective layer around teeth which kept remaining acid at bay But...
Can Regular Dental Check-Ups Prevent Pneumonia?
That twice-yearly trip to the dentist could do more than keep teeth and gums healthy: It may decrease the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria in the mouth, suggests research being presented at IDWeek 2016™. Nearly one million Americans become ill with...