HEALTH & WELLNESS
S P E C I AL S E C T I O N
HEART HEALTH—SKIP THE SUGAR!
Heart disease is the number-one killer of all Americans, but
awareness of the disease and its causes has allowed for a decrease
in the number of deaths associated with it in recent years. Eating
well and exercising are obvious ways to prevent the onset of
heart disease, but a recent study by the Journal of the American
College of Cardiology looks at another culprit that has damaging
effects on your heart: sugar (fructose). According to the study,
one to two servings of sugary drinks per day raises a person’s risk
of heart disease by 35 percent. It is important to be cognizant of
sugar intake, as it can often sneak into your diet unnoticed. Men
should only consume about 37.5 grams of added sugar (think
coffee drinks, sodas,
yeast breads, cereals,
fruit drinks) per day,
while women should
stay around 25 grams.
Starting out the day
with a latte, frozen
beverage, or soda
could add anywhere
from 20 to 63 grams
of sugar in just 12
ounces! Make sure to stop and think before you consume added
sugar for the sake of your heart health, because sugar isn’t as
sweet as it seems.
BEST FOOT FORWARD
After hours of physical abuse from constant pounding and
tapping, your feet deserve a break! Feet take a constant beating
every day, and we often blame foot pain on a long day on our feet
or shoes with poor support. Foot pain may be caused by other
problems in your body that shouldn’t be ignored.
Keep tabs on your feet by:
• examining your feet regularly
• wearing comfortable shoes that fit properly and offer plenty
of support
• keeping your toenails trimmed straight across
• allowing your feet to air out after being in shoes.
Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing:
• joint stiffness
• tingling or numbness
• swelling
• discoloration or bruising
• inability or limiting of physical tasks due to foot pain. ■
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Paulette P. Paulin, D.M.D.
General/Family, Prosthetic and Implant Dentistry
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Prosthodontists in the Pittsburgh Area as ranked by Top Dentists.
It is a great honor and compliment. I will continue to do my best to
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dental team for being an integral part of the privilege of helping others.
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Former Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthodontics
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