| A Healthy Smile Leads to a Healthy Heart |
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| Written by Sandy Berger | |
Each year, more and more Americans die from cardiovascular
disease. Lifestyle choices, like eating right, exercising and not smoking, can
prevent the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. But, most people may not know
that simple acts like brushing their teeth and flossing each day can also
prevent this potentially lethal condition.Did you know?
Research reveals there is an association between severe gum disease and certain serious health conditions, such as heart disease -- the #1 cause of death in women. Dr. Lori Mosca wants to educate viewers about the simple steps they can take in their daily lives to maintain optimum oral health and heart health.
I don't know about you, but before I posted this article, I never realized that there was a connection between oral health and heart disease. I am glad that I recently started using a new high-tech toothbrush called the Hydrabrush. It massages the gums while you brush your teeth. Be sure to check out my Hydrabrush review. It's a cool product that lets you brush the top and bottom teeth and massage the gums at the same time! I like it so much that I've arranged for a big discount for Compu-KISS web visitors.Click here to get a $30 discount! Dr. Lori Mosca, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D is the director of preventive cardiology at Center/NY-Presbyterian Hospital and associate professor of medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Mosca founded and is director of the Columbia Center for Heart Disease Prevention in midtown Manhattan. She frequently appears as an expert on national broadcast programs, such as NBC's Today Show, ABC's America This Morning, CNN's American Morning and FOX's The Morning Show with Mike & Juliet. Dr. Mosca is also the author of Heart to Heart: A Personal Plan for Creating a Heart-Healthy Family.
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