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Wellness May 25, 2026

Screen time and youth well-being

Key messages: Few Canadian youth meet screen time guidelines. Youth who followed screen time guidelines were more likely to meet physical activity recommendations and were significantly more likely to report better well-being (e.g., mental health, life satisfaction, stress levels). Youth…

Childhood oral health associated with cardiovascular disease in adulthood

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Childhood oral health associated with cardiovascular disease in adulthood

Key messages: Poor oral health in childhood is associated with increased risk of adulthood ischemic heart disease, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke. Persistent or worsening dental caries and gingivitis in childhood are associated with higher atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in adulthood.…

Wellness November 25, 2025

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Addressing health literacy

Introduction Health literacy refers to individuals' ability to find, understand, and utilize information and services that inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. Personal health literacy is affected by how clearly and effectively clinicians and organizations, such as healthcare systems, insurers,…

Diseases Oral Health Wellness November 14, 2025

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals with yoga

Introduction Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are serious health problems among oral health professionals, with a prevalence ranging from 64% to 93%. The areas most affected by work-related musculoskeletal disorders among oral health professionals are the lower back (34-60%) and hips (15-25%), in addition to…

Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Wellness November 3, 2025

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Effects of sugar substitutes on cariogenic bacteria

Key messages: The results of this review support the use of xylitol as a sugar substitute to reduce cariogenic bacteria, possibly lowering the risk of dental caries and reducing the incidence of new dental caries. Further research is required to confirm…

The effect of self-reported flossing behavior on cardiovascular disease events and mortality https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(24)00565-8/fulltext

Oral Health Wellness October 24, 2025

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Effect of flossing on cardiovascular disease

Key messages: Improving flossing behaviour may have an additional benefit in preventing cardiovascular disease events. Medical practitioners should advise their patients to improve their oral self-care practices, in addition to the standard diet and exercise advice. Introduction There is growing evidence of…

The link between the use of diet and fitness monitoring apps

Wellness October 16, 2025

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Diet and fitness apps associated with disordered eating symptoms

Key messages: Diet and fitness apps are marketed as tools to improve health, with evidence that these tools can be effective in increasing physical activity. These apps also have unintended negative consequences, such as creating pressure to meet goals, concerns about…

Management of the hypertensive dental patient

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 8, 2025

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Managing hypertension in oral healthcare

Introduction Hypertension is a serious chronic condition affecting over a billion people globally and is the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in the initial stages, making it crucial to recognize hypertension early to help mitigate disease progression. Hypertension…

Heart Health Oral Health Wellness July 2, 2025

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Periodontitis associated with hypertension in systemically healthy individuals

Key messages: Periodontitis is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. Individuals with periodontitis had higher mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure and higher odds of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg. Gingival bleeding associated with higher mean systolic…

Diseases Wellness June 10, 2025

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Review of eating disorders

Key messages: Eating disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviour, occurring more often in females than males. Common eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Treatment includes nutritional support, psychotherapy, and pharmacotherapy.…