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Open wide, Fido: Service dogs get free dental checkups
Working and service dogs need to be healthy in order to stay on the job. But there's something owners or trainers often overlook when it comes time for their animal companion's checkup: their teeth. Animals that are actively working and certified by a...
Tags: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Fort Lauderdale, Dentistry and Dental Health, Jacksonville (Duval, Florida), Dental Health
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Locals learn about mesquite, other natural RGV remedies
The Monitor, McAllen, TexasA crowd of some two dozen pressed leaves between their fingers and listened intently Sunday as naturalist John Thaxter informed them of the cures they may not know lurk in their backyards. Leatherstem -- or sangre de drago, a small leafy plant that's... -
Dentistry grads will do 'good, meaningful work'
The Dominion Post, Morgantown, W.Va.Melisa Pulice and Jessica Raden gave embarrassed smiles when they were caught dancing in their graduation caps and gowns Saturday morning at the Morgantown Event Center. Let it be known, however, that both smiles came in on the dazzling side. "I guess...Tags: Tooth Decay, Graduation, Dentistry and Dental Health, Health and Safety at School, Dental Health
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Of course you're stressed. Just look at you.
We all know the face of stress: the clenched jaw, the furrowed brow, the intense stare. And, really, it's not a bad look. We all do some of our best work under pressure. Adrenaline and other stress hormones give us the kick start we need to meet deadlines...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Root Canal, Hydrocortisone, Dentistry and Dental Health
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Avoiding gluten? You can still eat whole grains
Premium Health News ServiceIf you have to avoid gluten, it doesn't mean you have to skimp on whole grains. Just focus on those that are gluten-free, including amaranth and quinoa. A growing number of people must avoid gluten, the protein found in wheat and other related grains,...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Diets and Dieting, Gluten-free Diet, Vitamin B1, Diseases and Illnesses
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February is National Pet Dental Health Month
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistBrushing your pet's teeth usually isn't much fun for you or your furry friend, but experts say it's vital to their overall health. From the time your pet's a puppy, veterinarians suggest some type of cleaning regimen. Vets recommend...Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Dental Health, Symptoms
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Viewpoint: Young at heart find a little something for everyone
Last week my friend Jean and I attended the Del Mar Fall Home Decorating & Remodeling Show, and the Healthy Living Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Although we quickly made our way through the decorating and remodeling displays, we spent quite a bit...
Tags: Entertainment, Diseases and Illnesses, Tooth Decay, Politics, Indigenous (music group)
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Gum disease linked to psoriasis: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with chronic gum disease seem to be slightly more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new study. Taiwanese researchers found that in a group of more than 230,000 people, those with gum disease...Tags: Science and Technology, Diseases and Illnesses, University of Pennsylvania, Psoriasis, Taiwan
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Group urges pregnant women to maintain good dental care
With so many things to think about, expectant mothers sometimes neglect their teeth, but this can have implications for their unborn babies. In response, the advocacy group Maryland Dental Action Coalition is educating women about proper oral hygiene...Tags: Dietary Supplements, Healthy Diet, Diets and Dieting, Medicaid, Diseases and Illnesses
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Bad dental health linked to dementia
KIAHLos Angeles, California - It seems you`re never too old, or too young, to take care of your teeth. And now, researchers think they`ve found a connection between good dental hygiene and a lower risk for dementia. Researchers at the University of...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Alzheimer's Disease, Dentistry and Dental Health, Dental Health, Heart Disease
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Dental health linked to dementia risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who keep their teeth and gums healthy with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a new study. Researchers who followed close to 5,500 elderly people over an 18-year...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Science and Technology, Dentistry and Dental Health, Teeth, Inflammation
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August 8, 2012
Nancy A. Leamond Discusses New AARP Surveys A key voting bloc: non-retired baby boomers ages 50-64, is driven by economic anxieties that extend well behind the single issue of jobs, according to a new series of surveys from AARP. The surveys show the...Tags: Michael Phelps, Tooth Decay, Starbucks Corp., Jennie Garth, Family
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