Tim Robberts via Getty Images ICYMI, determining someone’s health by checking their body mass index is … well, not it. “Both use body shape and weight to make big guesses about someone’s health status and disease risk, without looking at any other markers of health, metabolic syndrome or other diseases.” She believes health care providers still use BMI for two …
The silent danger of deep gum disease Getty Images Your oral health extends far beyond the bounds of the mouth, affecting everything from the brain to your heart Your teeth and gums have a wide-ranging impact on your health, from your risk of Alzheimer's, to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Getty Images Part of the danger of periodontitis is that it …
