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Photo by I Yunmai on Unsplash In a statement released by the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, new data on self-reported adult obesity prevalence for all 50 states for 2017 were reported. This data comes from the Behavioral …
Photo by Polina Rytova on Unsplash According to a new study performed by the University of Illinois of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, there may be a remedy to delay memory and brain issues as we age – dietary fiber. The study reports, “As mammals …
September is National Healthy Aging Month! Don’t wait to start a New Year’s resolution; it’s time to get started on adding some healthy practices to your lifestyle!
Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging® Magazine and executive director of Health Aging® explains the importance of focusing on health and wellness this month – “We saw a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out ‘Hey, it’s not too late to take control of your health, it’s never too late to get started on something new.’ Why not think about the positive aspects of aging instead of the stereotypes and the negative aspects?”
While you can’t change your appearance to look like you did when you were 20 (no matter what miracle cream you are using!), you can give your body the nutrients it needs to keep your cells and overall wellness in the best shape possible. Practice health and wellness from the inside out, naturally, with anti-aging supplements.
As we age, we develop a higher risk of several harmful conditions that can actually accelerate the aging process. Superior anti-aging supplements can work to support organ efficiency and metabolism, and a healthy brain.
Photo by Gregory Pappas on Unsplash According to findings of a new study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, losing a single night’s sleep may affect the liver’s ability to produce glucose and process insulin, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases such …
Photo by Allef Vinicius (ig: @seteales) on Unsplash According to a new study performed by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) from human activity are making staple crops – such as rice and wheat – less nutritious and …
In a new study carried out by a team of Japanese-based scientists and published in the journal mSphere, the scientists examined the effects of poor dental hygiene on the respiratory health of elderly Japanese people. The results shed light on the importance of tongue microbiota for our respiratory health.
Your mouth contains hundreds of different bacteria, viral and fungal species.It is the first step in the digestion process, as it breaks down carbohydrates and dietary lipids that will eventually turn into energy. The oral microbiota is an essential part of your oral cavity, as its function is to protect against the colonization of harmful bacteria that can negatively impact your overall health.
Dr. Yamashita, from the Division of Oral Health, Growth and Development in the Faculty of Dental Science at Kyushu, and his team set out to examine the tongue microbiota composition of 506 community-dwelling senior ages 70-80 years.
Using an advanced technique called 16S rRNA genetic sequencing, the researchers determined the composition and density of the seniors’ microbiota. The main bacteria identified – Prevotella histicola, Veillonella atypica, Streptococcus salivarius, and Streptococcus parasanguinis – were found, in previous studies, to be linked with a higher risk of death from pneumonia.
According to the researchers, “these bacteria were found predominantly in seniors with more plaque, more cavities, and fewer teeth. Additionally, the study found more fungi in these seniors’ microbiotas, as well as among those who wore dentures.”
“A healthy mouth is the key to a healthy body. Our mouths are filled with many microorganisms that can lead to severe health consequences, including heart disease. This is why we have been taught from a young age to brush and floss our teeth daily. The cleaner we keep our mouths, the less likely we have opportunistic infections that create gum disease and tooth decay, and even worse than that, systemic infections that can cause numerous health problems. Besides regular dental cleanings with your dental provider, we can also take control of our daily oral health with two natural nutrients – White tea and Coenzyme Q10.
You have probably heard of Coenzyme Q10 (also known as CoQ10) for optimizing cardiovascular and brain health, but it has also been shown to have wonderful benefits to oral health, as well. High levels of CoQ10 can be regarded as a potent free-radical scavenger in the mouth and can provide significant protection from the destructive damage from toxins caused by bacteria.
White tea is a great natural source of fluoride, which makes it possible for remineralization of dentin. White tea contains tannins, flavonoids, and fluoride to support a healthy oral environment. The tannins play a role in lessening the impact of high starch foods on our teeth, which can lead to cavities. The flavonoids, especially catechins, are beneficial to targeting plaque buildup and scavenges the free radicals in our mouth. The most potent and commonly studied catechin of tea is EGCG, also known as Epigallocatechin gallate. EGCG has been shown to inhibit the growth and adherence of the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis to human buccal cells. This is a major finding regarding the protective measures of EGCG, as we know that bacterial overgrowth is the cause of gingivitis.”