by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
After Dark: Exploring How Working Night Shift Affects Fertility Night shift work has become an increasingly common reality in today’s society for millions of individuals. However, a growing body of research suggests there are unintended consequences as a...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Since moving to Florida two years ago, we’ve discovered a number of interesting things about the wildlife here. One of the most interesting was learning that Florida manatee teeth are truly unique in the animal kingdom! Their closest relatives are – elephants! – who...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Breathing, Brushing, Cavities, Health Topics, Mouth breathing, Oral bacteria, Oral health, Periodontal disease
Are ‘soft teeth’ a real condition or something else? Have you ever heard someone say, “I get a lot of cavities because I inherited soft teeth from my parents.” Do some people REALLY have soft teeth? Well, yes and no. The REAL story is a bit more complicated…...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Black licorice and High Blood pressure Natural black licorice (the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been a favorite flavoring (especially for candy) and medicinal herb for thousands of years, but it hides a dark side, the potential for high blood pressure. Yes,...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Dental Insurance is NOT health insurance ‘Dental insurance is terrible!” “Why can’t it be like health insurance?” I hear that a lot and would like to clear up some misconceptions that may help you better understand why your dental coverage is NOT the same as your...
by Bonnie Benjamin | Health Topics
Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance and ‘superbugs’ are a global threat to public health. The over-prescribing and inappropriate use of antibiotics has accelerated the development of resistant strains. Be sure to watch the 2-minute video from Harvard at...
