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Oral Microbiome Linked to Hypertension

The results of a prospective epidemiological analysis of the OsteoPerio (Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease) study were recently reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In a fairly large cohort of over 1200 postmenopausal women (aged 53 to 81 at the outset of the study), the composition of the microbiome in the subgingival plaque…
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STRESS: THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY

Stress is a condition that many (if not all) people encounter at least once in their life. Whether it’s because of school, work, or relationship, stress can take a toll on your mental, emotional, and even physical health. Although it can be tempting to simply ignore stress and go on with your life like it’s…

