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Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices

Microbes in mouth reflect lifestyle choices

Lifestyle can shape the composition of beneficial bacteria and other microorganisms within the mouth, according to a new study led by Penn State biologists. The international team revealed how the “oral microbiome” differs over a range of subsistence strategies — from nomadic hunter gatherers to farmers to industrialized groups — and found that lifestyle, as … Read more

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes

New guideline: Preventing a first stroke may be possible with screening, lifestyle changes

Healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as good nutrition, smoking cessation and being physically active, along with routine health screenings and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke with medication, can help prevent individuals from having a first stroke. Screening for stroke risk and educating people on how to lower their chances of having a stroke … Read more