2020 – ODHA Dental Hygiene Newswire

Most people know that good oral hygiene is linked to good health. Colorado State University (CSU) microbiome researchers offer fresh evidence to support that conventional wisdom, by taking a close look at invisible communities of microbes that live in every mouth. The…

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COVID-19 lockdown reduced mental health, sleep, exercise

A first-of-its-kind global survey shows the initial phase of the COVID-19 lockdown dramatically altered our personal habits, largely for the worse.  “The stay-at-home orders did result in one major health positive. Overall, healthy eating increased because we ate out less frequently. However,…

Addictions Cannabis December 15, 2020

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Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Children exposed to cannabis in utero had a moderately elevated risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, according to a Canada-based retrospective study.  Mothers who used cannabis while pregnant had a 50% higher likelihood of having a child with autism (adjusted hazard ratio…

Wellness December 14, 2020

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Sleep duration tied to cognitive decline

Global cognitive function declined faster in people with either very short or very long sleep duration than in people who slept 7 hours a night, combined data from England and China showed. Over 100,000 person-years of follow-up, cognitive z scores had a pooled β of…

Wellness December 3, 2020

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Low-carb diet wins for weight maintenance

A low carbohydrate diet increased energy expenditure during weight maintenance, researchers reported. In a group of overweight adults who recently lost 12% of their body weight, a low carb diet helped burn more calories during the weight maintenance phase, according to David…

Diabetes Diseases Oral Health November 24, 2020

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Association between diabetes and dental implant complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The number of people between ages 20 to 79 with diabetes mellitus had risen to 424.9 million in 2017, roughly three times the prevalence in 2000. Diabetes mellitus is closely related to oral health, especially periodontal health, and has long been known…

Addictions Alcohol Cannabis COVID-19 November 23, 2020

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What does adolescent substance use look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examines adolescent substance use changes in frequency, social contexts, and pandemic-related predictors.  Abstract   Objective: The overarching goal of this study was to provide key information on how adolescents' substance use has changed…

Addictions Cannabis November 20, 2020

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Trends and correlates of cannabis use in Canada: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of national surveys

In October 2018, the Government of Canada legalized the recreational use of cannabis nationally. Before legalization, cannabis was the most widely used illicit drug in Canada, and consumption increased from 14% to 17% between 2018 and 2019. This rise may be a…

Wellness November 20, 2020

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Playing games is associated with reduced declines in cognitive function: A 68-year longitudinal cohort study

People who play games – such as cards and board games – are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study published in The Journals of Gerontology suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and…

Addictions COVID-19 Diseases E-cigarettes November 10, 2020

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Association between youth smoking, e-cigarette use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019

Vaping is linked to a substantially increased risk of COVID-19 among teenagers and young adults, according to a new study led by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study, which was published online in the Journal of Adolescent Health, is…

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Yearly Archives: 2020

The microbes in your mouth, and a reminder to floss and visit your oral health care provider

COVID-19 lockdown reduced mental health, sleep, exercise

Maternal cannabis use in pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcomes

Sleep duration tied to cognitive decline

Low-carb diet wins for weight maintenance

Association between diabetes and dental implant complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis

What does adolescent substance use look like during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Trends and correlates of cannabis use in Canada: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of national surveys

Playing games is associated with reduced declines in cognitive function: A 68-year longitudinal cohort study

Association between youth smoking, e-cigarette use, and Coronavirus Disease 2019

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