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A lot of good points here. Another aspect is it just gets harder as we get older for many reasons. When I was younger, dieting and working out was immensely easier. It's physically easier and also we never have the amount of free time we did before having a career. And what about food? Did you want...
April 26, 2026
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posted before, I'm generally very healthy but sickness and injury ALWAYS come along at some point. Rarely, but now and then erasing all gains. (4 rounds with a herniated disc). Fear of reinjury just when I'm starting to regain, reduces my motivation to push, showing down longer than perhaps needed
April 25, 2026
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the guideline says everyone should get a statin and a prayer. That is not what it says. The official materials repeatedly emphasize healthy diet, exercise, weight control, smoking cessation, and blood pressure management. The guideline also clearly treats metabolic health as part of the same prevention
May 03, 2026
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I'm working on a school project on this topic and would love some help. I'm trying to better understand how we think about and measure this versus how it plays out in real life. There's a bunch of research on this - studies show that people often intend to follow through on healthy behaviors
April 11, 2026
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to get, and they are otherwise fairly healthy, I'd probably go ahead. Can't put off needed care forever in hopes that some day their BP will be perfect. At the end of the day, you are the doctor and you have to weigh the risk to the patient and to yourself with proceeding. You'll never get in trouble
May 06, 2026
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steady traffic and improve trust in your clinic. Content That Builds Trust and Authority Content helps people learn and feel safe before visiting your clinic. Write simple blog posts about common problems like gum pain or cavities. Use easy words so everyone can understand. When people read helpful
March 24, 2026
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Hey DT. I have a newborn and I am looking to get healthy for my son. As a background, I am about 40 pounds overweight (though it could be more but I am not a fan of stepping on the scale lol). I lost a bunch of weight for my wedding with the carnivore diet. My friend was doing the carnivore diet
September 04, 2025
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helps their patients to adopt and adhere to healthy behaviours. It is really interesting to me how difficult it can be to develop habits without a system, and how much easier it is with one. And of course, how much easier it is to do something once you've developed the habit. Another thing I
May 13, 2026
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little and dont deal with wild women. But I definitely make sure that I live a healthy and exciting life. Thats the difference between Mr. Fields and me. Oh, and I waste my own hard earned money not what daddy gave me. Huge difference. Laz Churchill died in 1965, aged 90. I remember seeing his
October 21, 2024
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A video worth your 2 minutes:
November 19, 2014
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was not involved in the work. And its amazing. A healthy tooth has dental pulp at its core. That pulp, which contains nerves and blood vessels, is surrounded by layers of hard tissues called dentin, cementum, and enamel. These layers are extraordinarily toughenamel is considered the hardest tissue
June 12, 2025
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We THOUGHT xylitol was safe for humans and BAD for dogs. Now they think it's got human issues too? References: . Quote: A low-calorie sweetener called xylitol used in manyand death in people who consume the highest levels of the sweetener, a new study found. We gave healthy volunteers
June 27, 2025
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no backup, the gut would have to rebuild its bacterial population from scratch every time. But if the appendix contains a protected community of healthy microbes, those bacteria could reseed the colon after the illness passes. That is why the authors described the appendix as a kind of biological safe
March 17, 2026
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things that never make headlines. That is the classic healthy-vaccinee bias. It is a real threat to the interpretation here, and it is probably part of the story. The best evidence in this pile is not the usual database comparison between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. It is the Wales natural
March 22, 2026
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70 yo female. Very crabby - needs about 6 crowns and some fillings. 2 Ext's and implants. Gums are red and exquisitely sensitive. I thought Erosive Lichen Planus. Referred to her physician. Guess what it was? First time in my life I have seen SCURVY. She had no Vitamin C in her blood test. Crazy. Wow. Was she an old sailor? LOL ...from Nantucket by any chance? LOL Funny, she is a sailor. But just living on sugar.
December 02, 2025
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and NO chewing gum on an empty stomach . I try to eat some protein, but most food is fine. The chewing gum is comical though. My assistant would wonder why I would frantically sign for suction (noise in the pts ear.) Early in my career a young patient had told me how gross it was when her last
May 27, 2024
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Looking for ways to eat healthy to keep my energy up. I know all the basics but have a hard time with choices. My big problem is with my activity level I can't keep my weight up and following some meals I get really tired. ( I know too high carbs probably) I need a plan to follow that will keep
February 09, 2015
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? It Could Happen Soon. Vaccines typically struggle to work in the mouth because its a hostile environment for foreign substances. But a nanomedicine researcher at North Carolina State University named Harvinder Gill had a eureka moment while reading about gum disease. Turns out the little trench between
July 27, 2025
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they are sick. Many people who use wheelchairs are otherwise healthy and strong. When you're talking with a friend in a wheelchair, try to come down to his or her level - kneel down or pull up a chair. Don't lean on a wheelchair or touch it without asking. Don't push it without asking either. It's okay
August 03, 2016
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Bacteria That Cause Gum Disease Linked To Alzheimer's. Could gum disease and poor dental health be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease? Bugs that cause gum disease were found in brains of dementia patients. These bugs can enter the bloodstream through eating and dental surgery. From
January 25, 2019
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. As a pediatric dentist whose main goal is to help kids/adolescents grow healthy and confidently this would be my biggest reason for avoiding strep tests at the dental office. If you see a patient with strep throat, then you can swab them for a quick test, and send them home with rx for antibiotics. After
January 29, 2026
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just don't care enough to get there when im perfectly healthy as is. I used to be at 10% about 20 years ago, playing basketball, lifting weights , a little running ect. was general contractor on my new office build took up a lot of my free time and new house came along 2008... GC after the exterior
October 23, 2025
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not a healthy weight for me. I overshot it and was malnourished and losing muscle mass. Not good. So I pivoted. Hit natural sweet spot of 188-192 and maintained that for many many years. I found it amazing that the body could find a new set point (and in my experience has multiple natural set points) where
October 23, 2025
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is that? Yeah but we have to solve access of care issues.. If you are generally healthy, then just go see np/pa. if you have lots of issues health wise- better off to see Md. regardless internal medicine checkups really don't do much. Run bloodwork and if something is off they refer you to a specialist
February 05, 2026
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Can Dental Problems Cause Other Health Problems? If you don't take proper care of your teeth, you could face far more serious consequences than a simple toothache or some unsightly stains. 1-The bacteria from inflammation of the gums and periodontal disease can enter your bloodstream and travel
August 01, 2016
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/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY ByDebora MacKenzie If you bled when you brushed your teeth this morning, you might want to get that seen to. We may finally have found the long-elusive cause of Alzheimer's disease:Porphyromonas gingivalis, the key bacteria in chronic gum disease. That's bad, as gum disease
September 15, 2019
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the 92 yo. One could postulate that there would be a value in always making new friends, especially younger healthier friends. But like I started with, easier said than done I imagine. I wonder if there's a mixed blessing and downside to senior living communities. Newly moved in residents share how
March 01, 2026
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characteristics, risk of diabetes progression, and associated mortality. Heres a breakdown, focusing on Clusters 1, 2, and 4, which are generally considered lower risk: Cluster 1: Low-Risk of Diabetes and Mortality (Healthy Obese Prediabetes) Characteristics: Higher BMI (obesity present). Normal
December 06, 2024
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doesnt wag the dog.North Americans are not healthy. Physicians often take action too late in the process. Dentists could do more by expecting more from the medical side. Zepbound is the better drug and will be used for sleep apnea.........shocker I never knew losing 50-100lb would help with apnea
January 16, 2025
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cell replacement is real. Immune evasion is real. Lantidra is real. Stem cell derived islets are real. Second, the word cure is still doing a lot of heavy lifting. Third, if these therapies keep advancing, dentistry will benefit twice. Our diabetic patients may eventually show up healthier
March 08, 2026
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is muscle mass as we age. It is much more difficult for a 60 year old to put on and maintain skeletal muscle mass with their normal level of T, let alone with less. So even if you want to call it juicing I think getting T levels in a healthy place and using that to add/maintain skeletal muscle mass
August 26, 2025
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. And while there are other places that offer diabetes screening — some churches, some ophthalmology offices, some health fairs — we thought the dental office offered a particularly good place to do this…because it is possible to collect blood from the gums, and that blood can be used
August 23, 2015
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For Low-Income and Minority Americans, Oral Care Continues to Suffer For more than two decades, a clean bill of health for Americans' teeth, gums, and surrounding tissue has been a priority for former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, who served during the second term of President Bill
July 21, 2017
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, but she specifically mentioned that she hopes to reach more people in the dental community; obviously she can reach more people if I post here on DentalTown. In a nutshell, the Gokhale Method teaches 2 healthy ways to sit, 2 healthy ways to sleep, a healthy way to stand, a healthy way to walk
August 24, 2017
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this patient healthier. If something goes bad and there is a post op infection issue are you ok defending not treating it when we know its a chronic infection? A case like this, I don't either clear or not, but give the results of my exam to the orthopod and let him decided. Chronic infection....it is my
November 16, 2015
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of weight in relation to height.) What does this mean? It is time to reassess the healthy weight guidelines for older people, said study leader Caryl Nowson, a professor of nutrition and aging. Our results showed that those over the age of 65 with a BMI of between 23 and 33 lived longer, indicating
December 18, 2014
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I don't know a lot about Gaviscon but a patient came in reporting pain when chewing Gaviscon. Would that be from just the trauma of the tablet? She had chewed up Gaviscon sitting on her gum tissue when i looked , so is there some type of chemical burn happening ? thanks Is it one tooth in particular? Do you have a tooth sleuth?
September 24, 2020
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cell treatments, you or your child may benefit in the future from have a line of stem cells available for treatment. It has been discovered that healthy dental pulp tissue is a great source for developing these lines. Therefore, send in your WT or primary teeth and have a stem cell line started
February 26, 2018
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People are stupid and lazy... That's why.Haha, that maybe a correct observation, but really. Why is the mouth different and neglected more than any other part of the body? People would run to the emergency if their skin was bleeding a tiny bit for a few hours, but will be ok with bleeding gums
June 04, 2019
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Hey Folks, I have been asked to present information regarding the ramifications of gum disease and endodontic infections for a group of senior citizens in my area. I was wondering if any of you could steer me towards some material for my presentation. I wonder if any of you know where I
February 07, 2018
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satiated. It would be interesting to see commonalities (apart from good genes) in healthy people in their 90s reported. It's probably out there. I would suspect not many were doing triathalons, marathons, weight-lifting, HIIT workouts, intermittent fasting, or other special diets. From what I see, most
July 13, 2020
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Ok.... Let's try again.... And don't take things so personal.... Is it reasonable for a healthy child to wear a mask now on the playground? Maybe its all the other people wearing masks? of course not You're answering a question with a question. COVID wasn't a concern before the end
February 23, 2023
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and none of the healthy individuals. The diagnostic platform could even help identify possible drugs to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. By exposing the participants' blood samples to drug candidates and rerunning the diagnostic test, the scientists could potentially see whether the drug improved the immune
May 05, 2019
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the primary care exercise the primary on their title and see if there is a better way. It also does not help in today's world you are healthy at any body type, body marker, health status etc you name it. The older population I feel for. I am sure at some point everything starts to break down. I think
February 15, 2023
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be worth losing some class and gym friends. That move sounds really cool to me. Your bf has a point, a guy in his early 70's will quite frankly be very lucky to have a good ten years left, no matter how good of shape they are in today. Just reality. Because even in solid, healthy shape, 80+ years old
December 07, 2024
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mouth Reported by dentists. Wearing masks increases dryness, which leads to decrease in saliva. It is the saliva that fights bacteria. Result is decaying teeth, receding gum lines and seriously sour breath. Gum disease or periodontal disease will eventually lead to strokes and an increased risk
June 03, 2024
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wrong. Basically, yes we are going to age but everyone wants the greatest number of years of healthy life. I say get on it brotha. Pretty much everyone healthy over 50 these days is, why not start a little early if you need it? How were your vitamin D levels? My T was super low when I last
August 24, 2025
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be over thinking this. Personally I have never had knee issues and I am 32 yrs old but always wonder if running is good for me. What an awesome trip! Good luck, and most important, have fun! Sally I have just been wondering about supplements. I have always preferred to just try eating healthy, whole
July 31, 2015
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tobacco, in normal smokers and non-smokers. These studies investigated self-administration of intravenous nicotine, nicotine gum and nicotine spray. Using the authors' own criteria, we examined whether these studies in fact demonstrate nicotine-self administration. Results: None of the studies we
December 09, 2024
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restriction/fasting is a bad way to lose weight. of course its better to lose weight by working out but thats just not going to happen for too many people. My bmi at 6'2 and ~202 lbs says that I'm overweight and to be healthy weight I need to get under 194 lbs. I don't think anyone who saw me would call
February 22, 2023
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