August 2016

Every time you drink a glass of water, you could be fighting off cavities. That's because fluoride, a mineral that helps fight tooth decay, is found in public water supplies, toothpaste and many other dental products.  Often called, “nature’s cavity fighter,” fluoride helps repair the early stages of tooth decay before it can ever be seen.  Research shows that fluoride helps prevent cavities in children and adults by making teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that cause cavities. To learn more about the benefits of fluoride, visit MouthHealthy.org.



2016 - August - American Dental Association - Fluoride - Nature's Cavity Fighter

Headache is a very frequent complaint in children and adolescents; however, it is often ignored by parents and teachers, and under-recognized and under-treated by physicians. As your children prepare to go back to school know how to help them manage their headache or migraine as best as possible with the help of the National Headache Foundation. Visit www.headaches.org to find tips for avoiding common triggers and communicating with teachers at school.

2016 - August - National Headache Foundation - Back To School Headaches

One of the most important things you can do for your health if you’re 50 or older is to get tested for colon cancer. The American Cancer Society is committed to the goal of 80 percent screened for colorectal cancer by 2018. Join us in the pledge today by scheduling your test and sharing the importance of screening with your family and friends. Together, we can finish the fight against cancer. To learn more, visit cancer.org or call 1-800-227-2345.

2016 - August - American Cancer Society - Colon Cancer Screening

As you get older, changes in your body can increase your chances of having medication side effects.  Older people may have more health problems and take more medications than younger people.  Do your doctors and pharmacists know about all the medications and supplements you take?   Keep a list of everything you take and bring it along on each visit to your doctor or pharmacist.  They can look for medicines that may interact with each other.  And never stop taking a medication without talking to your doctor first.  Visit www.healthinaging.org for more tips on how to safely manage multiple medications.

2017 - September - American Geriatrics Society - Aging And Medications

As the new school year approaches, parents face additional stressors — paying for back-to-school supplies, clothes and possibly tuition.   Starting a new school, new teachers and classmates, a more rigorous academic year or concerns about difficult social situations may also be stressful for children and parents alike.  Fortunately, children are extremely capable of coping with change and parents can help them in this process.  Visit www.apa.org/helpcenter for helpful tips, and if you or your child continue to feel overwhelmed by the stress of the school year, psychologists can help you learn techniques to better manage your stress.

2017 - August - American Psychological Association - Back To School Stress

Smoking is not only harmful for your entire body, but it is also very harsh on your oral health too.  The impact of smoking can range from gum disease to oral cancer. The sooner you can quit, the better your body and mouth will feel. Once you have made up your mind to quit smoking, set up a date and develop a plan. The Great American Smokeout on November 17 might be a great day to start! Go to MouthHealthy.org for more tips on how to live a smoke free life.

2016 - November - American Dental Association - Smoking And Oral Health

While an excruciating headache may signal a stroke, the most common signs of stroke are often more subtle and don’t hurt: A face that slightly droops or allows drool out of a month. An arm that is weak and a hand that might drop something. Speech that sounds strange or doesn’t come out as intended. If faced with these concerning, but not always painful symptoms, patients and bystanders may be tempted to wait it out. And that choice is dangerous. According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is largely treatable, but rapid access to quality care may make the difference between a full recovery and permanent disability or even death. Learn the acronym F.A.S.T. for the most common stroke symptoms. If you see or experience F - face dropping, A- arm weakness or S - speech difficulty, it’s T- Time to call 911. Visit Stroke Association dot org to learn more.

2016 - October - American Stroke Association - Stroke Symptoms

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2017 - September - American Geriatrics Society - Aging And Medications

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