Your activity on cellphones and other personal devices may provide insights into your health. Observations such as the total time spent on a certain site or app may hold clues to your overall health. Studying how people interact with their devices is called digital phenotyping, and in theory it will allow certain companies to assess…
Your smile is vital to how you present yourself to the world. If your teeth are stained or discolored, you may want to visit a cosmetic dentist for their dental care services. If your diet includes a lot of acidic foods or foods that are heavy in sugar content, consider veneers for enamel erosion. According…
Back in 2014, nearly 10.65 million individuals over the age of six participated in ice skating. And with all of the excitement that goes along with the Winter Olympic Games, it’s likely that many more will decide to learn how to skate in the near future. But while figure skating gets a lot of the…
Research has found that slips and falls are the number one cause of accidents in public buildings, restaurants, and hotels. For senior citizens, these incidents aren’t merely embarrassing; they can present a real danger to their health. But now, there might be an easy — and inflatable — solution to prevent serious injuries sustained from…
We’ve all heard that sitting is the new smoking. Health studies consistently show that sitting for long periods of time can have tremendous negative effects on one’s health. You’re supposed to take 10,000 steps a day, as recommended by several healthcare professionals across the world. However, the average adult only walks between 4,000 and 6,000…
There are currently 3 million people in the U.S. that have dental implants, and that number is growing by about 500,000 each year. There are dozens of factors contributing to the nationwide decrease in dental care and tooth durability, but the foods and beverages Americans are consuming could be at the helm. According to Insider,…
The best athletes in the world are the best athletes in the world for a reason. Not only do they have the talent and work ethic needed to standout in their respective sports, they also can recover from major injuries better than anyone. It might seem easier for these athletes to recover from major surgery…
A recent study found that up to six cups of coffee a day is linked to heart health. The analysis in The BMJ found that consumption of coffee is associated with a variety of health outcomes. While coffee can help reduce the risk of diseases like diabetes and Alzheimer’s, researchers point out that this is…
Since 2003, fans throughout the world have enjoyed Ralphie May’s comedy. On October 6, at his home in Las Vegas, May, only 45 years old, was pronounced dead. His death was originally ruled to be the result of an illness, as May was battling pneumonia at the time, but it was later discovered that wasn’t actually the…
Cavities are extremely common in children all the way up to adults. In fact, 60% to 90% of school-age children and nearly 100% of adults worldwide have dental cavities. Many people are familiar with the standard process of drilling just to treat a cavity. However, that process may soon be a thing of the past with the…
