Good dental hygiene may be a hedge against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers say the bacteria that causes gum disease has been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s victims. The oral bacteria which could damage brain tissue can enter the bloodstream during chewing. About two out of three older Americans have moderate or severe gum disease. Source Link
It’s more likely your social media post about a favorite product could become an online ad featuring you. Google Plus says it will begin using posts complete with your name and profile picture in product endorsement ads. Facebook already launched a similar effort for social ads and now has removed an privacy setting that let you automatically opt-out. Source Link
Yoga may not turn down the heat for menopausal women, but it could help them rest easier. A new study found no difference in the number of hot flashes for women who practiced yoga versus those who did not. But the study did find that find yoga was somewhat helpful for insomnia in menopausal women. Source Link
