Celilo Health Tag Archive: inflammation

brushing staves off heart disease

brushing staves off heart disease

English researchers have turned up a new tool for fighting heart disease: the humble toothbrush. Medical professionals have long known that inflammation in the body is a major contributor to heart disease, and that included inflammation in the mouth and gums. The new...

Vitamin D may slow cognitive decline

Vitamin D may slow cognitive decline

Researchers have found a new ally in the effort to maintain memories with advancing age: Two new studies find low levels of Vitamin D are linked with impaired mental function. Oregon researchers tested 150 people, averaging 85 years old, living on their own....