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03/30/2026

Plot twist: you've been throwing away the best part of your kiwi. 🥝
According to Cleveland Clinic, kiwi skin is totally edible — and it packs 50% more fiber, 3x more antioxidants, and a solid boost of vitamins C and E compared to eating the fruit alone. Just wash it, maybe scrub off the fuzz, and bite right in like an apple.
The most nutritious part was the one we've been peeling off all along.

Did you know that you can eat the skin of a kiwi? It’s true! Here’s how and why the skin can be beneficial to your health.

03/27/2026

You can leave the payment under the pillow....

03/26/2026

Flossing isn't just for your teeth — it's for your heart. ❤️🦷
A new Association scientific statement confirms that gum disease is associated with higher risk of heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure. The culprit: bacteria from inflamed gums entering the bloodstream and driving artery-damaging inflammation.
Over 40% of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease. Many don't know it.
Brush. Floss. See your dentist. Your cardiologist will thank you.

DALLAS, Dec. 16, 2025 — There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and cardiometabolic health conditions. Effective...

03/25/2026

Your mouth might be the most underrated health metric you have. 🦷
New research links "oral frailty" — trouble chewing, dry mouth, tooth loss — to a significantly shorter healthy life expectancy. In one study of 11,000+ adults over 65, those with oral frailty were 23% more likely to develop disability. The fix? The same basics dentists have always preached: brush, floss, and actually show up to your checkups.
Dental care isn't cosmetic. It's longevity care.

Your teeth might hold clues to your "healthy life expectancy".

03/24/2026

Your body keeps score — and the basics still win. 🏆
Experts say the keys to a healthier life come down to gut health, regular movement, quality sleep, and keeping key numbers (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol) in check. No hacks required.
Small, consistent habits are the real longevity strategy.

We asked doctors, therapists and other experts to sum up their best advice in a few memorable words.

03/23/2026

Save your money on that liver detox kit. According to Johns Hopkins hepatologists, liver cleanses are not regulated by the FDA, have not been adequately tested in clinical trials, and some dietary supplements can actually cause harm to the liver. Your liver already does the job on its own — the best thing you can do is eat well, limit alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight.

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. Learn the facts — and avoid the myths — about liver health and maintenance.

03/20/2026

Time for your Spring Cleaning! Call and make an appointment today.

03/19/2026

A Danish study following more than half a million people from childhood into adulthood found that kids with more severe tooth decay and gum disease were more likely to develop heart disease as adults thepathologist — and the longer the dental disease persisted, the greater the risk. One more reason to take your kids' dental checkups seriously.

Danish study points to the importance of oral health interventions to protect future cardiovascular health

03/18/2026

A new study of over 2 million people found that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to a 12% higher risk of chronic cough — and the connection persists even in people without a history of acid reflux. If you're on a GLP-1 and developing a nagging cough, it may be worth mentioning to your doctor.

Risk was higher even among those without a previous GERD diagnosis

03/17/2026

Sleep and mental health are more connected than most people realize. Poor sleep can worsen anxiety, depression, and other conditions — and those same conditions make it harder to sleep. It's a cycle that runs in both directions. The good news: improving your sleep habits is one of the most accessible things you can do for your mental health.

Sleep and mental health are deeply intertwined. Learn about the complex relationship between sleep and mental health problems and how to improve both.

03/16/2026

Your mouth may hold clues about your metabolism. A new study found that people with obesity have a distinct set of microbes in their mouths compared to people at a healthy weight — and those microbes weren't just different in species, but in what they were actively doing. Researchers say a simple mouthwash test could one day identify obesity risk before weight gain even begins.

A distinct set of microbes has been identified in people with obesity, which might help spot and treat the condition early – but whether it is a cause or effect of the condition isn’t known