-
The importance of hydration in the health of older people
The adult human body is made up of between 50 to 65% water and so adequate hydration is essential for it to properly function. Water is present throughout the body including, inside most cells, in the intercellular spaces, in the blood and in bodily fluids that are of enormous importance to regulate our body functions,…
-
World Oral Health Day: much to celebrate, more to do
As is every 20th of March, today is World Oral Health Day, promoted by the World Dental Federation (WDF) to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. As oral diseases can have an impact on people’s general health, well-being and quality of life, every year thousands of organisations, associations and companies around the world,…
-
Oral cancer: types and prevalence
As we age, our bodies undergo changes that increase the risk of various diseases. Amongst others, age increases the risk for the appearance of various types of cancer, the prevalence of which increases among older people as a result of the ageing of tissues and exposure to a greater number of carcinogens throughout life. In…
-
How does oral health affect the treatment of hypertension?
There is increasing evidence identifying a close relationship between oral health and our general state of wellbeing. Several studies have revealed a link between the health of our mouth and the symptoms and development of multiple pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, kidney disease or even Alzheimer’s. A study published in the journal Hypertension by…
