If you’re a fan of contact sports, like boxing, hockey, or basketball, you’ve probably seen your favorite players’ mouths look a bit…weird. It’s like they’re hiding something between their lips and teeth. Those are mouth guards. An issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association reported that 13 to 39 percent of all dental …
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Everybody knows that bad hygiene and late-night snacking on onion crisps make for “dragon breath.” But interestingly, even the religious tooth brushers and diet control freaks still get the same problem. It’s frustrating to deal with, especially because it ruins a lot of things, from self-confidence to social interactions. If you’ve been struggling with bad …
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Imagine you’re walking past a nice public park. There are enough clouds and breezes that the day is comfortable instead of stifling. Some kids are playing soccer on the grass, darting after the ball. It’s a perfect day for your walk around the park. Suddenly, one of the kids kicks the ball too hard and, …
Pain is among the most usual complaints that make people want to visit their doctor. Pain typically goes away once a person has recovered from its cause, which is usually an illness or injury. However, if you have chronic pain syndrome or CPS, your pain could persist for several months or year following your illness …
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A healthy family is a haven for you during rough times. Supportive family members make one feel safe and loved in spite of their failures. Moreover, children from strong families have been observed to be more confident and bond better with outsiders compared to those from dysfunctional families. Enhancing communication within family members and spending …
Anyone could experience a knee injury. But athletes in high demand sports have a higher chance of injuring their anterior cruciate ligaments more than the rest of the population. If you are suffering from an injured anterior cruciate ligament or a knee injury, you might need to undergo surgery. But how do anterior cruciate ligament …
Medicine is advancing at astonishing rates. New treatments for medical conditions and new cures for diseases are being discovered every day. Medical advancements come with thorough arduous research, months/years of testing, innovation through technology, and hard work, and the diligence of everyone involved. Research and Studies From lab work to paid and voluntary research, doctors, …
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The problem with modern medicine is that it can be narrow in its approach. Diseases that can’t be treated by drugs stump doctors. This is where alternative treatment methods can shine. There are several of them available out there, though it can be hard to separate the effective from the unreliable. Here is a short …
When our loved ones are diagnosed with terminal illnesses, they go through a lot of emotional and mental turmoil. With the imminent death lurking around the corner, most of the patients lose hope in life and get weaker faster than they would had they known they would get cured. But with good care, these patients …
Did you know that the incidence of congestive heart failure has been progressively rising during the past decade? According to the American Heart Association, approximately five million Americans have been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF). More than 500,000 new cases are diagnosed annually in the United States alone. Due to the increasing number of …
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