If you’re American and over 30, you’ve probably got periodontal disease to one degree or another. As many as 75% do. If your gums look red and puffy, or if they bleed when you brush or floss, bingo – you’re in the majority. But just because something is the norm doesn’t mean that it’s good […]
obesity
The Fat of the Matter Is Muscle
When it comes to obesity, it’s easy to get simplistic. People get fat because of “too many calories”? Yes, but calories of what, exactly? A calorie is nothing but a unit of measurement – like a gallon or an inch or a pound. And it’s coming clearer than ever that our bodies respond differently to […]
Obesity & Gum Disease
The good news: The obesity epidemic seems to be easing among kids. According to data just published in JAMA, the obesity rate among 2 to 5 year olds dropped from 14% to 8% over the past 10 years. The meh news: Add teens to the mix, and the overall youth obesity rate hasn’t changed much […]