The little engine that keeps your body young: Mitochondria: How to keep them healthy? Although it is still a matter of research whether mitochondria are the main cause of aging , experts say that human behavior has been proven to affect their health. What is beneficial for these small parts of our cells, it benefits the entire body. Regular exercise has been proven to improve the functioning of mitochondria. In a very important study, researchers biopsied human thigh muscles. After an eight-week training program, they found more and healthier mitochondria in the muscle cells than before. Although both endurance and resistance training were effective for this, the greatest benefits were obtained when they were combined. Daria Mauchly-Rozen , a professor of chemical and systems biology at Stanford University and author of the book “ The Life Machines: How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health ,” sheds light on this issue. “Exercise causes a little bit of dam...
The basis of overall health, oral health Dental health is now not just a matter of toothache but also a matter of overall body health. For two decades, dental health was focused on solving problems such as toothache, mouth swelling, and toothache. But now it has been proven that it is not just a matter of teeth but also a matter of overall body health. Various studies have found that the first symptoms of about 90 percent of systemic diseases are seen in the mouth. Therefore, dental expertise has now emerged as an important pillar in public health issues. The measures taken to keep the mouth healthy also play an important role in preventing chronic diseases . The mouth is a mirror of the health of our entire body and this is not just a saying but a science. Research says that if there are gum diseases, the risk of heart disease is two to three times higher. Systemic diseases are also interconnected with oral health. Those who neglect oral health are at risk of diseases such as d...