Survey Suggests Inactive Middle-aged Men Have Higher Risk Of Gum Disease
A new study has suggested that middle-aged men who have a sedentary lifestyle are at greater risk of developing gum disease.
The study, which was conducted at the Hannover Medical School, revealed that lazy men were more likely to develop gum disease. Researchers analysed a group of 72 healthy men who participated in no sporting activities and spent most of their working day in a sedentary position; their findings suggested that older men who had low activity levels were more likely to develop gum disease than younger men and those who had an active lifestyle.
Previous studies have also shown that a healthy lifestyle, a stable and healthy BMI and regular exercise can reduce the risk of gum disease by up to 40 per cent.
Dr Nigel Carter OBE, chief executive of the British Dental Health Foundation, said that the study is another reminder of the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices, especially as research has shown a link between gum health and general health.
Dr Carter stressed that gum disease is preventable and simply making a few changes to your daily lifestyle can make a massive difference to your health; this includes doing more exercise, eating well and maintaining good oral hygiene.
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