Omega-3 fatty acids lower your risk of heart disease mainly by lowering triglycerides and countering inflammation.
You can find these fats in a variety of sources, including spinach, mustard greens, wheat germ, walnuts, flaxseed (and flaxseed oil), soybean and canola oil, and even pumpkin seeds....
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5 Self-Esteem Boosters for Kids
An occasional bout of self-doubt is to be expected, and even has an upside -- it keeps a child from thinking she's invincible. But too much doubt leads to low self-esteem.
To help your child strike the right balance, give her plenty of opportunities to...
Read moreNo comments What Is Gum Disease?
Stories often appear in the news about the
association between oral health—specifically
gum disease—and overall health
conditions, such as diabetes or stroke.
But what is gum disease exactly?
WHAT CAUSES GUM DISEASE?
The condition you may refer to as “gum disease”
also is called “periodontal disease.” Periodontal
disease is an inflammation of...
Read moreNo comments Bubbles May Mean Bad Teeth
Yellow stains aside, brewed coffee or tea may not be the worst thing you could swish past your pearly whites.
Other drinks tested in a recent study produced much more wear and tear on tooth enamel, especially bubbly soft drinks. But here's the surprise: It...
Read moreNo comments Inflammation key to understanding periodontal disease
By Nancy A. Melville, DrBicuspid.com contributing writer
February 15, 2012 -- In the quest to better understand the causes of periodontal disease, researchers are making big strides on two key fronts: understanding the nature of the bacteria that stimulate gingival inflammation, and the genetic and...
Read moreNo comments Big Downsides to Super-Sized Meals
You usually watch your diet. But today you’re at a wedding, overindulging in fatty and caloric foods. Can one super-sized meal hurt? It might, recent research has found.
Large fatty meals can have a variety of immediate adverse effects, which are most risky if you...
Read moreNo comments THE LOWDOWN ON CALMING DRINKS
After more than a decade of guzzling Red Bull and other supercharged beverages, are Americans ready to slow down? Many marketers are betting on it with their bevy of so-called “calming” or “anti-energy” drinks.
Dozens of these non-alcoholic products have appeared in the past few...
Read moreNo comments Take a Good Look at Your Smile
A tour of your mouth can provide clues to your overall health.
By RealAge.com
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Pick up a mirror and put on your biggest grin. Does your smile telegraph gorgeous health and vitality? Or is it revealing troubles underneath? Turns out beauty and health...
Read moreNo comments Grow Up Strong — Teach Proper Dental Care Early
Not only will a healthy smile, fresh breath, and strong teeth contribute to your child's overall health, confidence, and self-esteem, but good oral health also will help him avoid gum disease, which can lead to tooth loss and a host of other serious health...
Read moreNo comments WHY SODA IS BAD FOR YOU
Before you pop open a can of soda -- as refreshing as soda might sound -- think twice. While you may already know that both regular and diet drinks have been tied to obesity and high blood pressure; colas to bone loss; and full-sugar...
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