Toussaint column: The closed-mouth secrets of American dentistry – Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Recently, I read a heartbreaking plea on a local Facebook group. A Glenwood Springs resident (I’ll call her Mary) asked for a dentist to volunteer to pull her husband’s tooth. It had been aching for six-plus months, causing fevers, nausea, fatigue and sleeplessness. I could have (tritely) posted back, “I feel his pain.” I was… Read More: Toussaint column: The closed-mouth secrets of American dentistry – Glenwood… »

Headache treatment: The long journey to evidence-based guidelines – Healio

PHILADELPHIA — Headache treatment has come a long way to reach the current system of evidence-based guidelines, according to a presentation at the American Headache Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FAHS, of the Jefferson Headache Center, described some of the earliest recorded treatments for headache, including an ancient Egyptian method that called… Read More: Headache treatment: The long journey to evidence-based guidelines – Healio »

What are the Signs of Malnutrition in Nursing Homes?

Nutrition is one of the most important elements of health and wellness. Getting adequate nutrition for our bodies helps us maintain physical fitness, strength, mobility, and independence. As we age, our bodies need even more support in the form of a proper diet, vitamins, and supplements. Unfortunately, for thousands of Americans living in nursing homes,… Read More: What are the Signs of Malnutrition in Nursing Homes? »