It’s unfortunate how many fail to fully appreciate the importance oral health has on their overall health. The fact of the matter is, the delicate balance of bacteria in your mouth is as important to your health as your gut microbiome. When certain bacteria become overabundant, various problems start to develop, and not just in… Read More: Take Care of Your Mouth to Protect Your Brain »
That old adage that you’ve got to “feel the burn” to get any benefits from your workout? It turns out this may not always be the case. Even gentle, low-intensity exercise is good for you, and now researchers with the University of Tsukuba in Japan have the evidence to prove it. The proof came from… Read More: Can Pupils Indicate How Light Exercise Impacts Your Brain? »
We live in a throwaway society. The next time you’re in a grocery store, take a look around you and note the number of items packaged in plastic. The problem is, many of these petroleum-based plastics will last forever. So we have products for short-term consumption packaged in materials that survive for centuries, endangering wildlife… Read More: Microplastics May Be Harming Your Body and Brain »
When a woman comes in for a consultation regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we spend most of our time reviewing the potential risks of exposure to medications during pregnancy. However, we must also include a discussion of the effects of untreated psychiatric illness in the mother on the developing child, for there is… Read More: Depression During Pregnancy Affect Infant’s Brain Anatomy, But No Change… »