Why water makes you smarter...

H20 makes you even brainier 

Students who sipped water during an exam scored better than those who did not sip water a study found. Dehydration can elevate levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Plus, drinking water improves concentration. 

It helps you exercise harder
Drinking ice-cold water before a workout can help you last longer, according to a review of studies. Pre-cooling your body wards off heat-induced fatigue and increase tolerance for steamy conditions. 

It makes your metabolism whir
People who drink only 32 ounces of water a day burn fewer calories than folks who drink the right amount, according to a University of Utah study. Hydrated cells function more efficiently. 

It keeps your skin looking gorgeous
Hydrated cells are better at balancing oil production, so skin looks smoother, fresher and less puffy,  says Howard Murad, MD author of The Water Secret. 

Reference: Meredith Engel, Cosmo Magazine 

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Do not use old antibiotics for new infections

Many patients don’t finish every pill when prescribed an antibiotic, even though the physician, dentist and medication label warns them to do so. They start to feel better, stop therapy and might even save their leftover pills.

As many as 82 percent of people prescribed antibiotics report not completing the entire course.

But what if you develop a new infection? If you have old antibiotics at home, can you skip that visit to the doctor’s office and take leftover meds? 

The answer is no.

Antibiotic regimens are carefully selected based on multiple criteria — the most important is which bacteria they cover. An antibiotic left over from strep throat is unlikely to be the best antibiotic for treating a urinary tract infection. Antibiotics also are specifically selected for where they work in the body. For example, you cannot use Azithromycin, a commonly prescribed antibiotic for respiratory tract infections, to treat a UTI, as it does not reach the urinary tract.

Other criteria your provider considers for the safest regimen are allergies, potential side effects, drug interactions with other medications and kidney function, depending on the agent chosen.

Antibiotic use is changing because of the emergence of multi-drug resistant organisms. We now are recognizing the dangers of over-prescribing antibiotics.

If you think you have a bacterial infection, your physician, or dentist should evaluate you to determine if you need antibiotic treatment. Always complete your entire course of antibiotics unless directed otherwise by your physician, or your dental team.

references: 
Grand Rapids Press 
Mercy Health Saint Mary’s 
By Lisa Dumkow and Kasey Bucher 

Famous people you didn’t know were dentists

Who says dentistry isn’t exciting? Our noble profession has captured the hearts and imaginations of some pretty interesting people over the years. Granted, eventually these folks turned to other less fascinating professions—like acting, gun fighting, inventing, painting and saving the country—but still, they all had their “roots” (pardon the pun) in the enviable art of dentistry. Just check out this list of people you didn’t know were dentists:
 

· Edgar Buchanan: This popular character actor started out as a successful dentist before moving to California in 1939. Although he co-starred in countless movies over the years, Buchanan was probably best known for his memorable roles in 1960s sitcoms like “Petticoat Junction,” “Green Acres” and “The Beverly Hillbillies.” Once he was bitten by the acting bug, he left dentistry. But, interestingly enough, his wife actually took over his successful practice after he retired.

• John Henry “Doc” Holliday: You may remember Doc Holliday for his friendship with Wyatt Earp and their famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral, but Holliday was actually a dentist who was trained in Pennsylvania and developed a booming little practice in Atlanta. After a short time, Holliday contracted tuberculosis and he was forced to leave his practice and move out West, where the rest is, well…history.

 • Mark Spitz: Many of us know Mark Spitz from his record-breaking  7 gold medals won during the 1972 Olympic Games. What you may not know is that Spitz was actually accepted into dental school earlier on, but he decided to pursue his Olympic swimming career instead.

 • Zane Grey: If you’re a fan of Western novels, then you’re no stranger to the name Zane Grey. Before writing over 80 books, Pearl Zane Grey was a practicing dentist in New York. Unfortunately, his love for dentistry decayed and he quickly abandoned the field when he became a published author. The lackluster Pearl went on to be one of history’s first millionaire authors. We can only hope none of his patients ever felt pangs while at the dental clinic as he did.

 • Thomas Welch: While it may seem ironic that the creator of a company specializing in sugar-laden fruit juices was also a dentist, that’s exactly what happened with Thomas Welch. The founder of Welch’s was a dentist before he retired and gained some notoriety for inventing a pasteurization process for grape juice that kept it from fermenting. Welch’s intention was to create a non-alcoholic wine that could be used at the sacrament in churches.

 • Paul Revere: This famous Revolutionary War hero made a midnight ride just before the battles of Concord and Lexington to warn people that, “The British are coming! The British are coming!” If he were advertising his day job, he might just as easily called out, “The dentist is coming! The dentist is coming!” Revere was a skilled silversmith who also advertised his services as a dentist and was known for making false teeth for his patients.

Keep this list of famous dentists handy for the next time someone hints that dentistry is not the most exciting profession. After all, if we were successful in attracting this list of characters in the past, you never know who’ll be among our ranks in the future!


reference: Dental Buzz Feed 
by Robert Milton