1/25/2007
Want a totally free, simple way to boost your spirits and your health with no prescription needed? Then laugh and smile as much as possible. As simple as it sounds, laughing and smiling is beneficial to the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscular system, and central nervous system. Research also shows that laughing can boost the immune system, helping the body to stay disease free and fight colds and the flu, and can help people with type 2 diabetes process sugar after meals. So, go ahead, smile and laugh more. You’ll be sharing good health!
While your showing your pearly whites, keep this is mind. Taking care of your gums can reduce your heart attack risk. A sticky film of germs known as plaque can build up on your teeth if you don't brush and floss every day. For diabetics, high blood glucose can cause germs to build up even more, causing red, swollen, bleeding gums. Some people even lose their teeth. To ensure healthy gums, doctors say you need to brush and floss daily and visit your dentist regularly.
For more health news, call St. John’s Referral one at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
