Sleep apnea may mean you’re not getting good sleep each night; it could also mean you have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2019 study. The research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in May 2019, shows that those who…
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If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a hundred times: Breathing through your nose is best for your body. But, socially, many people think breathing out of the nose is better, too, as being a ‘mouth breather’ has become an insult associated with stupidity or inability to grasp concepts.…
Concussions are a hot topic – from youth sports to the NFL, these brain injuries are a cause of conversation among many. Including dentists. Dentists have recently joined the ranks of those concerned about preventing brain injuries in athletes. But why dentists, and why now? A better question is, ‘Why…