Dental implants are without a doubt the best option when repairing a damaged tooth or teeth. Dental implants are artificial tooth roots that provide a solid and sturdy base for fixed, replacement crowns. While other tooth repair options (dentures, bridges, or flippers) can be helpful, they do not give the natural feel that implants do. Because they feel, fit, and function like natural teeth, dental implants have quickly become the new standard when dealing with a damaged tooth. It is important to find dentists and oral surgeons that you trust with a proven history when considering any kind of dental work. We have broken down the best options when it comes to a healthy happy smile.

The signs of depression are not always easy to spot right away. Far too often, they are missed completely or - more commonly - mistaken for something else altogether. However, it is important to notice and bring attention to signs of depression in your loved ones as soon as possible so that they can get the help and support they need.

Depression is an entity plaguing millions across the world. One’s mental health is a precious thing. Depression in particular is a disease which can zap energy and joy from a person. There are potentially serious consequences for those who aren’t properly dealing with mental issues. Mental health experts offer a wide range of suggestions in order to combat depression. Some prescribe medication — while others focus on more of a holistic approach centered around exercise. However, there are also plenty of foods which can help one’s mental faculties function at a much better clip. Specific foods have antioxidant properties which great aid an individual when beset by side effects of depression.

Diabetes is complicated! If you’ve recently been diagnosed with type two diabetes, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, but please remember that you’re not alone!

Multiple sclerosis, better known as MS, affects more than 1 million adults in the United States. It is an autoimmune disease that’s caused when the body attacks its own tissues. More specifically, the immune system attacks and wears down myelin in the nerves. Myelin is a protective coating that protects your nerve fibers from damage.

Eczema is a skin condition that you hear mentioned more and more. The various types and stages of it impact 31.6 percent of all individuals living in the U.S. today.

Sadly, there are millions of people afflicted by some form of memory loss. While it can be brought on by some sort of physical trauma to the brain (i.e. concussions from a sport), many suffer memory loss brought on by genetics. Fortunately, a number of medical studies have indicated that there are some methods to improve one’s memory/slow the progression of memory loss. There are certain foods catering to this premise, as well as specific vitamins.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects the joints of the hands, feet, wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the major organs of your body along with your skin, eyes, blood vessels, and nervous system. As such, Rheumatoid Arthritis is often referred to as a systemic disease.

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas doesn't make enough insulin or can't use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, your body needs to work harder to keep your blood sugar in a normal range for both short- and long-term health.

As currently constituted, there could be north of 60 million people depending upon Medicare for their primary health care coverage. The numbers will continue to increase heading into the future. When looking at Medicare as a whole, recent reports indicate that Medicare Plan F will be discontinued. A date of 2020 is when this plan could be completely extinct. According to congress.gov, Medicare Supplement plans that pay the Medicare Part B deductible will not be sold going forward to those newly eligible for the benefits. This piece will look at Plan F, and the implications of this decision going forward.