Archive for the ‘ Health ’ Category

Adults Under 40

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by Dance Party Duo “Some people think tooth decay is just for children, but did you know you are at risk your whole life?…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Young adults under 40 are beset with many demands on their time, so maintaining […]

Fluoridated Water Doesn’t Add Any Risk of Hip Fracture

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dentistry Today – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – [cipher] “People who drink fluoridated water don’t have to worry.” See full article on Dentistry Today Commentary: Scares on the “danger” of flouridated water seem to crop up regualarly, so it is good to see studies like this come along, as well, that refute these […]

Bottled Water Guide

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from InstantCustomer.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – dotjay “… the more negative a given food or beverage’s Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP), the more Antioxidant Properties it contains and the more healthy it is for you…” See full article on InstantCustomer.com Commentary: We usually reach for bottled water at the store based on habit, price or […]

Caffeine-Laced Gum Has Energized The FDA

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from National Public Radio Image Courtesy of Flickr – epSOS.de “The caffeinated chewing gum has pushed the FDA over the edge…” See full article on National Public Radio Commentary: As reported in this article, the FDA has been relatively quiet about caffeine in foods, taking an action only once […]

Regular aspirin intake may reduce oral cancer risk

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dental Tribune “The findings of a new study suggest that regular use of aspirin could cut head and neck cancer risk by almost a quarter…” See full article on Dental Tribune Commentary: A British clinical study based on the US  National Cancer Institute’s Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian […]

Our Modern Diet Is Rotting Our Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Medical News Today “The modern mouth exists in a permanent disease state…” See full article on Medical News Today Commentary: Few of us have considered that our currentl level of oral health is actually worse than it used to be centuries ago.  That opinion, however, is being espoused […]

10 Health Mistakes Even Smart Women (and Men) Make

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from The Mirror “You may be surprised at just how many ‘innocent’ habits and routines could in fact be doing you harm…” See full article on The Mirror Commentary: This article poses some questions for you – on the habits that you may think are good for you.  One […]

7 Myths About Medication

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Cleveland Clinic “Cleveland Clinic drug information pharmacist Katie Stabi, PharmD, BCPS, debunks seven of the most common myths about medications…” See full article on Cleveland Clinic Commentary: This article, from one of the most reputable hospitals in the country, the Cleveland Clinic, is a good reminder that we […]

Study Finds Link Between Sleep Apnea and Perio Disease

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Dr. Bicsupid – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – darthdowney “A new study… has found a significant association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and periodontal disease…” See full article on Dr. Bicsupid Commentary: This is, again, one of those study results that you need to interpret with a grain of […]