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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,…
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Can we prevent the risk of oral cancer?
As we saw in a previous article, oral and oropharyngeal cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the world, and tumours of the oral cavity account for around 4% of all malignant tumours. But what are the main risk factors for the development of this type of pathology, and how can we…
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Oral candidiasis: prevention, detection and treatment
There are a large number of micro-organisms that live in our bodies on a regular basis which are generally harmless. However, depending on the conditions they find in the place where they are housed, they can become pathological, producing infections that affect our oral and/or general health. Oral candidiasis is a common fungal infection, mainly…
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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…
