The American Heart Association has issued another dire warning against smoking electronic cigarettes, or vaping. This warning comes on the heels of new evidence that finds that vaping isn’t just bad for the heart and lungs, it’s also bad for the mouth, too. It seems dentists have noticed an uptick in younger patients who vape, …
by Kelley Mingus 
A healthy population is a strong population, and agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) want Americans to be healthy. That’s why on August 18 they launched a new version of an older program, Healthy People 2030. The Healthy People 2030 program is an initiative …
by Kelley Mingus 
With the world in the midst of a global pandemic and cold and flu season right around the corner again, it’s important to know how to take care of our oral health when we’re not feeling well. While you might think it’s obvious, reports from around the globe about worsening oral hygiene during quarantine tell …
by Kelley Mingus 
You may have already heard that obstructive sleep apnea is connected to myriad other health conditions, including heart disease, but do you know the how and why these two serious conditions are connected? Here’s what you should know about sleep apnea and your cardiovascular health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a condition where the airway becomes …
by Kelley Mingus 
For millions of people around the world who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, they may have a diagnosis thanks in no small part to a concerned partner or roommate who cannot help but overhear them snoring or stopping and restarting breathing as they sleep. But for many others who live alone, this type of intervention …
by Kelley Mingus 
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the way many of us live our lives, maybe even forever. From wearing masks in public to working from home, many of us have had our daily routines disrupted in ways we may never have thought possible a year ago. But while some of these changes may not be entirely …
by Kelley Mingus 
Obstructive sleep apnea can really wreak havoc on your overall body health. It can cause exhaustion, lethargy and depression, and worsen many conditions including diabetes, cancer, and heart conditions like atrial fibrillation. But now, a new study has revealed yet another way obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can harm your health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a …
by Kelley Mingus There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a stressful year so far. From the COVID-19 pandemic to really anything on the news right now, it’s natural to be stressed out and tense. Unfortunately, all that stress and tension can take a toll on our mental and physical health, and manifest itself in ways we may …
by Kelley Mingus Seniors who experience dry mouth may benefit from exercises including chewing gum.
by Kelley Mingus Some dental work needs to be replaced to maintain its integrity and make sure the mouth stays healthy.
by Kelley Mingus
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