Step into a middle school and you’ll likely see plenty of smiles accented by braces. But parents who put off a trip to the orthodontist until their child is on the cusp of the teen years could be waiting for too long. Plenty of problems can start developing – long before a child’s permanent teeth… Continue reading How Young Is Too Young for Orthodontic Treatment?
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Young, Healthy People Still Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease if Their LDL Cholesterol Is High
Young, healthy people may still face a lifetime risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease if they cannot keep their cholesterol levels in check, according to new observational research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Researchers in this latest study looked at associations between low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) and non-high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) thresholds and cardiovascular… Continue reading Young, Healthy People Still Vulnerable to Cardiovascular Disease if Their LDL Cholesterol Is High
American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has updated its age for initial screening of colorectal cancer to 45, based partly on statistics showing that rates of colorectal cancer are on the rise in young and middle-aged people. The recommendation is for people at average risk of the illness. The findings were published online in CA: A Cancer… Continue reading American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Staying Young in Spirit
Mohr Keet of South Africa bungee jumped when he was 96, landing himself in the Guinness Board of World Records. Yuichiro Miura of Japan climbed Mount Everest when he was 80. Not everyone in the golden years of life will attempt and accomplish such extraordinary feats, but most people can take steps to keep themselves… Continue reading Staying Young in Spirit
When It Comes to Happiness, Time’s More Important than Money
You’ll have a better chance at happiness if you value time more than money, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. In six studies with more than 4,600 participants, researchers found an almost even split between people who tended to value their time or money, and that choice was… Continue reading When It Comes to Happiness, Time’s More Important than Money
Good Bone Health Essential for Independence
Good nutrition can make a difference in your bone health and affect your ability to live an independent life, according to a new scientific review. The conclusion is true no matter what age you are. The review was published in the journal Osteoporosis International by leading bone and nutrition experts, in anticipation of World Osteoporosis… Continue reading Good Bone Health Essential for Independence
Inactivity Weakens Muscle Mass for Both Old and Young
Both young and old people lose muscle strength once they become inactive, according to new research. A study shows that it takes only two weeks of not using their legs for young people to lose a third of their muscular strength, leaving them on par with a person who is 40-50 years their senior. The… Continue reading Inactivity Weakens Muscle Mass for Both Old and Young