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Archive for September, 2008

Chewing gum can prevent tooth decay -

Research at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco has shown that chewing gum can increase your dental hygiene by up to 35%, because by chewing gum you remove dental plaque and food residue.
An other research by the International Association of Dental Research showed that xylitol, a natural sweetener that is […]

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Eating lots of fruit does not give you cavities -

Eating lots of fruit is very healthy. All kinds of fruits are healthy, also for your teeth and gums. But variation is important. If you only eat citrus fruits, you could be missing the benefits of apples or grapes for example. It is a fact though that some fruits contain a lot of acid which […]

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Flossing can reduce risk for cardiovascular disease -

Scientists at the University of Boston have discovered that flossing regularly can significantly reduce your risk for getting cardiovascular disease. Harmful bacteria can enter the blood stream through inflamed gums and travel to the heart region were they can be dangerous. ‘The bacteria can start an inflammatory reaction that can cause heart complaints,’ says research […]

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Leaf vegetables can increase muscle growth -

Leaf vegetables, like spinach, contain phytoecdysteroids , a hormone-like substance that increases muscle growth and performance in mammals. In a test on rats, the protein buildup in the muscles of the rats increased with 20 percent and they also got a stronger grip. The results of this test was published in New Scientist magazine. In […]

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