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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Michelle D. Kelsey |Pilar King
An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them at risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and double the chance of dying from heart attack or stroke. The link between the mouth and the rest of the body is called the oral-systemic connection.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Olivera Bogunovic |Pilar King
The opioid epidemic has gained widespread attention, but another class of drugs is quietly causing an epidemic of invisible illness: benzodiazepines. More than 30 million Americans report using medications like lorazepam (Ativan), alprazolam (Xanax), clonazepam (Klonopin), and diazepam (Valium) for concerns such as anxiety and insomnia. When used for less than three months, they are safe and effective.
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Dec 22, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Pilar King
Hunger isn’t the only reason we eat. Sometimes we eat as a way to cope with stress, sadness, loneliness or boredom…to celebrate feelings of joy…as a form of self-comfort when we are in pain…when we are socializing with family and friends…because the clock says it’s our normal mealtime…because we’ve confused thirst or fatigue for hunger…or we crave a food that is on the “bad” list of our latest diet. Eating when not hungry is not an eating disorder.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
catwatchnewsletter.com | Pilar King
Glucocorticoids, or “steroids,” are commonly used to treat disease in cats, and they can improve—and even save—your cat’s life. While they are an important tool for your veterinary team, there are some side effects of their use that you should understand. A good example of the benefits of glucocorticoids is their use in treating certain feline cancers.
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Jul 24, 2024 | 
catwatchnewsletter.com | Pilar King
Feline polyneuropathy affects a cat’s peripheral nerves (those outside the brain and spinal cord). While its causes can vary, the clinical picture is usually the same, starting with weakness due to inflamed, infected, and/or diseased nerves.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Pilar King
Scent has a direct connection to our emotions because odor, emotion and memory all are processed in the brain’s limbic system. It’s also why scents can significantly alter our emotions. Example: A scent your mind associates with calm can lower your anxiety. Virtually any scent can evoke any emotion—it depends on the experiences linked to that scent in the mind of the person smelling it.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Pilar King
Daunting challenges face the stock market for the rest of 2024—from high interest rates and stubborn inflation to rising geopolitical tensions around the globe and a US Presidential election dead ahead. But top economist Allen Sinai says investors should keep the faith. He believes resilient US economic growth, strong consumer spending and low unemployment can fuel the current bull market in stocks for the rest of this year and for much of 2025.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Sarah Feldman |Pilar King
Women in their mid-60s and older often stop having cervical cancer screenings. That’s because most major medical organizations advise women to stop screening once they reach 65 if they’re considered at average risk and have been adequately screened in the past. Those women often feel relieved to be free of these gynecological exams, during which a health-care provider inserts a speculum into the vagina and uses a tiny brush or swab to collect a sample of cervical cells.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Adam Blumberg |Pilar King
Worried about rising volatility in this year’s stock market? Perhaps consider adding cryptocurrency to your portfolio…seriously. Bitcoin has long been regarded as a fringe asset class, and its price can have dizzying swings. But recent studies suggest that Bitcoin also can be an effective portfolio diversifier, boosting long-term returns without adding too much risk.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
bottomlineinc.com | Chris Faust |Pilar King
Escalating costs of hotels, rental cars and restaurants are encouraging travelers to take to the seas. Around 36 million passengers are expected to set sail in 2024. That means smart strategies are required to find cruise deals today…Book early. Historically the best way to land attractive cruise fares was to wait until ships were about to sail and snap up last-minute deals. But many cruises now are fully booked, so last-minute deals are uncommon.
