2019 – Page 2 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Could muscle strength lower diabetes risk?

Many people worldwide have type 2 diabetes, a metabolic condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. Experts already know that lack of physical activity can contribute to the risk of diabetes, but what type of exercise might lower…

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Low-cost ‘cancer probe’ could spot deadly melanoma early

Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, is diagnosed in more than 130,000 people globally every year. Now, work is being done on a tool to help in its early detection: a simple, compact laser probe able to distinguish between harmless moles…

Oral Health November 21, 2019

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Toothbrushing: to the best of one’s abilities is possibly not good enough

Toothbrushing to the best of one’s abilities might still not be good enough. Young adults apparently lack a reasonable concept of what is meant by high quality toothbrushing according to a series of recent studies that show adults hardly ever manage to…

Oral Health November 20, 2019

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Does gum disease have a key role in Alzheimer’s?

Does gum disease play a key role in the development of Alzheimer's? Scientists believe this may be the case after their study found further evidence of the link between bacteria in a common type of gum disease and people with dementia. Researchers…

ODHA News Video November 11, 2019

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An amazing full day of PD!

ODHA members enjoyed a day of networking and professional development on June 7 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport. The event, sponsored by Philips, featured Jo-Ann Jones, RDH presenting New! Perfect 10 – Sustaining Our Practice, Our Clients and Our Lives! and Betsy…

ODHA News November 11, 2019

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Power of words: The implications of what we speak

A message from Maheen Cassim, ODHA President Words. So simple yet have the power to leave a lasting impression – both positive and negative. It’s important to be accurate in the words we speak, particularly in reference to the profession - now…

Wellness November 11, 2019

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Exercise, the ‘best antidepressant’, also prevents heart disease

Depression is a risk factor for heart disease. New research now explores the link between these two conditions, finding that for many who have depression in later life, exercise is the best treatment that can keep both the heart and the mind…

Wellness November 11, 2019

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Can plant-based diet stave off diabetes?

Eating a plant-based diet was tied to a reduced risk for developing type 2 diabetes, according to a review. Pooled data from nine observational studies indicated that high adherence to a plant-based diet was associated with a 23% lower risk for incident type…

Addictions Smoking November 11, 2019

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A comparative study on tobacco cessation methods: A quantitative systematic review

Abstract Background: During recent years, there have been many advances in different types of pharmacological and non-pharmacological tobacco control treatments. This study aimed to identify the most effective smoking cessation methods used in quitting based upon a review of the literature.…

Cancer Diseases November 11, 2019

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Energizing the immune system to eat cancer

Immune cells called macrophages are supposed to serve and protect, but cancer has found ways to put them to sleep. Now researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania say they’ve identified how to fuel macrophages with the energy needed to…

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