There’s an aspect of health that many Americans ignore – dental health. Even though we need our teeth to chew, to speak, and to even convey emotion, scores of us ignore proper tooth and gum care, and hundreds of thousands of people skip dental check-ups altogether.
Do you understand the basics of dental care? See if you can pass the following quiz.
1. How often should you brush your teeth?
2. How often should you floss our teeth?
3. How often should you schedule a cleaning at a dental office?
Did you know the answers to these questions? If not, read on.
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Cough Medicine and Children
by Tom Seman MD FAAP October 13th, 2011 | Pediatrician on Call
My six year-old son develops a terrible cough every time he has a cold. He can't sleep, and he misses a lot of school. I have heard that cough medicine may be harmful to children, yet I don't know what else to do to help him. Any suggestions?
This is a very interesting question, but it is actually somewhat more complex to answer than it may seem. If we deal only with cough and cough suppressants, we still need to understand the type of cough - dry, productive (also known as wet), spasmodic (difficult to stop each event while it is happening, and looks
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This is a very interesting question, but it is actually somewhat more complex to answer than it may seem. If we deal only with cough and cough suppressants, we still need to understand the type of cough - dry, productive (also known as wet), spasmodic (difficult to stop each event while it is happening, and looks
Alzheimer’s: Another Reason to Exercise
by Lori Sciame October 10th, 2011 | Health News
In the 1980’s my grandfather succumbed to the devastating disease, Alzheimer’s. The once vigorous man, who loved to play jokes almost as much as he loved Cubs baseball, lived the last months of his life unable to even recognize his wife. In those days, not much was known about preventing this devastating disease, but now scientists have determined ways to help prevent the onset of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s.
First, make sure to keep exercising as you age. A study by the National Academy of Scientists showed that walking helps to build a part of the brain called the hippocampus.
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First, make sure to keep exercising as you age. A study by the National Academy of Scientists showed that walking helps to build a part of the brain called the hippocampus.
Managing COPD
by Dean Heller MD October 7th, 2011 | Ask the Doctor
My COPD symptoms always seem to worsen this time of year. What can I do to decrease these symptoms?
As you know you have COPD, I assume that you do not smoke any longer. That is the most common cause of COPD, which is a chronic lung disease. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath and cough. It is true that we see a winter peak in COPD exacerbations. One of the reasons for this is transmission of mild upper respiratory illnesses in the winter, and around holidays, and this puts you at risk. If you can avoid large crowded places when possible, always wash
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As you know you have COPD, I assume that you do not smoke any longer. That is the most common cause of COPD, which is a chronic lung disease. The most common symptoms are shortness of breath and cough. It is true that we see a winter peak in COPD exacerbations. One of the reasons for this is transmission of mild upper respiratory illnesses in the winter, and around holidays, and this puts you at risk. If you can avoid large crowded places when possible, always wash