Posts Tagged ‘American Heart Association’
Good Dental Hygiene Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases
Researchers in Taiwan claim that good dental hygiene could lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases significantly. A study, which involved more than 100,000 people and ran over the course of seven years, concluded that people who take good care of their teeth and gums are less likely to suffer from heart attacks and strokes. Researchers […]
Dental Visits Cut Heart Attacks Risk by a Quarter
A study has revealed that regular trips to the dentist could cut the risk of heart attacks by a quarter. The study, which was conducted by researchers in Taiwan, revealed that regular cleaning treatments reduced the risk of heart attacks by 24 percent and the risk of strokes by 13 percent. The findings of the […]
Fish oil may help to prevent gum disease
Research has revealed that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help to prevent gum disease. The study examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2004; the study involved around 9,200 adults aged over 20. Researchers split the participants into three groups based on their consumption of omega-3 […]
