Individuals who survive strokes, especially those who are Mexican American and are living with sleep apnea, have a higher risk of dying from or experiencing another stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference. Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening sleep disorder in which affected…
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Did you know that good oral hygiene can help lower your risk of atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, and heart failure? According to a study published in December 2019 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, brushing your teeth can help reduce the amount of bacteria in the blood. By reducing…
Losing a tooth may impact more than your smile – it could leave you with a higher risk of heart disease. A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology Middle East Conference 2019, held in conjunction with the 10th Emirates Cardiac Society Congress in October, highlighted the connection…
Scientists at the University of Copenhagen successfully extracted a complete human genome from ancient ‘chewing gum.’ Their success may mean there is a new untapped source of ancient DNA. While excavating in Lolland, Denmark, archaeologists found a 5,700-year-old piece of birch pitch, which was often used as ‘chewing gum’ in…
One of the most common questions we hear at Legends Dental is, ‘When is it OK to breathe through your mouth?’ Ideally, the answer is never, but in reality, sometimes you have to breathe through your mouth, like when you’re suffering from a cold or having congestion caused by seasonal…
Vaping. It’s been in the news almost every day recently it seems. Concerns and controversy are swirling over whether it can cause serious health issues such as heart problems, lung problems and even death, and there are many concerns about safety for teens and other young users. While vaping is…