Whats the connection between dental floss and longevity?
Not flossing your teeth inevitably leads to inflamed gums. Chronic inflammation leads to the release of inflammatory substances into the bloodstream that can clog the arteries. Q: When it comes to family history and genetics, is it possible for someone to live to 100 even if their parents or grandparents died at a young age? A: The New England Centenarian Study has shown that exceptional longevity runs very strongly in families. If you have parents, grandparents or great-grandparents who lived, say, beyond the age of 95 years, this may be very good news for you. It likely improves your chances of living to a very old age. If such relatives partook in bad health behaviors, then you don’t really know what the potential longevity is in your family. However, one thing this information does tell you, is that you certainly should not partake in the same bad behaviors since it is more likely, as a relative, that you would meet the same fate. Q: What are some of the recurring “secrets” and pra
