Where does health come from?
Our life experiences shape how we answer that question
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
If you look back over the course of your life, there are probably a few significant life events that stand out. Maybe it was an experience you had as a child. Perhaps a teacher, a coach, or a mentor influenced you in some way. Whatever the case may be, our experiences have the power to influence...
Cavities can be contagious
Bacteria related to tooth decay can be shared with loved ones
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hear it every day, “my mom had bad teeth, I guess I got this from her.” Perhaps that is true, but not in the way we may think. Researchers have found that dental disease causing bacteria can be transmitted from one person to another.
In the case of cavities, the bacteria...
I have many things to be thankful for
And so do my kids, nieces and nephews
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My memories of Thanksgiving as a child are some of my most precious. Our (not so large) extended family would gather at my Great Aunt’s house for food (including tons of desserts…my grandfather and his brother owned a few bakeries!) laughter and love.
We would play touch football with our cousins and then come...
