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Could you have gum disease?
How do you know if you have gum disease, why is it dangerous and how is it treated? ...
Drinking wine may protect you from cavities and gum disease
Raise a glass to this good news - drinking wine may help protect you from cavities and gum ...
Gum disease during pregnancy puts baby at risk
Up to 70% of mothers-to-be develop gum disease but, if left untreated it puts baby at risk of ...
Alzheimer’s disease linked to gum disease
A new study has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people ...
Prevent gum disease by controlling tartar build-up
If you take proper care of your teeth, you can reduce your chances of getting gum disease.
Win 1 of 10 Sunstar GUM hampers worth R745 each
Sunstar GUM is recommended by dental professionals around the world...
5 Proven life hacks to help protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
The incidence of dementia may be on the rise, but thankfully these life hacks could help protect you ...
Have you heard? Brushing your teeth may protect you from Alzheimer’s disease
Research has found that following good oral hygiene practices, like brushing and flossing, could help protect you from ...
Look after your teeth to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Now there is more reason to brush, floss and visit the dentist regularly – it could help prevent ...
Low/middle-income countries: 3-4 Servings of fruit, vegetables, legumes for health
Eating three to four servings of fruit, vegetables and legumes per day (375-500g) achieves a similar benefit against ...
Go nuts to ward off disease
Research has found that eating a handful of nuts a day can cut the risk of a wide ...
Study: E-cigarettes are bad for teeth and gums
A new study has found that e-cigarettes have a detrimental effect on oral health …
10 Facts and myths about liver disease
Liver disease is often referred to as a 'silent' condition, as its various forms can have no symptoms ...
Love your heart: Women and heart disease
It’s assumed that heart disease is a male problem, but in reality it is the number-one cause of ...
4 Ways to avoid chronic diseases
It’s estimated that 80% of chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke and type-2 diabetes, and 40% of cancers, ...
How to prevent diabetic eye diseases
Diabetes is a chronic disease that can lead to various health problems, including diabetic eyes diseases. Learn how ...
A Christian argument for physician-assisted death
There is no cause more important than one that offers peace to those who suffer. A Christian blogger ...
When should you worry about bleeding gums?
Many South Africans experience bleeding gums on occasion, but when does it become a cause for concern?
Brushing your teeth could prevent heart disease
Hereâs another reason to spend more time in the bathroom - brushing and flossing your teeth could help ...
Look after the mouth to protect the heart
According to research, reducing the inflammation associated with gum disease helps lower the risk of a heart attack.
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