Could GRAPES do wonders for your teeth?

Seeds from juicy fruit are hailed as a new weapon in the fight against tooth decay

• Grape seed extract could prevent people losing teeth and strengthen fillings
• The current drawback of tooth-coloured fillings is they only last 5 to 7 years
• But that could change with the new discovery by a team of Chicago dentists
• The extract toughens a tooth's dentin below the enamel, the researchers found 
• A third of adults have tooth decay and the average number of fillings is seven

A natural compound found in grapes has been found to strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay, a study says.

Scientists claim that the discovery could stop people from losing teeth and also boost the strength of fillings, allowing them to last longer.

Grape seed extract – a byproduct of the wine making industry which can be purchased from health food shops – has long been linked to health benefits such as improved heart function and better circulation. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4589458/Seeds-grapes-fight-against-tooth-decay.html

It's never too late to slim down and help your heart: Weight loss at any age can give long-term benefits even if it is only temporary

• The longer any person is overweight, the more likely they will have problems
• Experts show for the first time that temporary weight loss is worthwhile
• Study stresses that obese people should start by preventing weight gain

It's never too late to lose weight because doing so improves the health of your heart – no matter how old you are. Researchers found weight loss at any age in adulthood is worthwhile because it gives long-term heart and vascular benefits. In contrast, the longer an individual is overweight, the more likely they are to have cardiovascular problems in later life, including high blood pressure and greater risk of diabetes. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2634431/Its-never-late-slim-help-heart-Weight-loss-age-long-term-benefits-temporary.html

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