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Brush teeth daily to prevent heart disease -

Brushing your teeth and gums every day reduces your chance of heart disease. This is the result of a study that was done at the University of Milan.
Brushing your teeth regularly is necessary to prevent your mouth from turning into a haven of bacteria. These bacteria trigger the immune system. That is not a […]

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Sugar myths investigated -

There are plenty of myths flying around about sugar and its effects on health. But many of them are not sufficiently proved by science. This is the conclusion of a study that has been published in the Obesity Reviews magazine.
What role does sugar play in the development of obesity, insulin resistance and tooth decay? A […]

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The power and benefits of green tea -

In China and Japan green tea has been used for centuries, because it is a tasty and healthy drink. Here are six reasons to drink green tea:
Health
Green tea is healthy. This is because the tea leaves are not fermented like with black tea. In this manner all the the good, natural substances are optimally saved. […]

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Lavender helps with fear for the dentist -

Lavender can help people, who are afraid of the dentist, to cope with the fear and the stress that they experience during a visit to the dentist. This is the result of British research.
The researchers at the King’s College in London studied the effects of lavender before a visit to the dentist on 340 people. […]

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Yogurt keeps gums healthy -

Eating yogurt regularly helps to keep your gums clean. Other beverages that contain lactic acid also help to keep your mouth healthy. However, diary products like milk and cheese do not.
Until now there was not much that could be done against gingivitis. Only brushing your teeth well, flossing and mouth washes could bring relief. Now […]

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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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Less migraines and clean gums means less heart disease -

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School found out that middle aged men who often suffered from migraine attacks had a 42 percent higher risk of having a heart attack. Another research showed that people in their thirties who have a short temper suffered more from heart disease at age 55 than those who were more […]

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Lactic acid against gingivitis -

Eating yogurt and other products with lactic acid regularly is possibly good for your mouth, say Japanese researchers. Japanese who eat a lot of yogurt have less gingivitis or gum problems than those who don’t. Milk and cheese didn’t seem to have the same effect.
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Popularity: 9% [?]