David Lee Stepp D.D.S.

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• Living with Muscular Dystrophy and the Challenges of Daily Life

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• What Is Osteopenia?

  Osteopenia refers to a low bone mineral density, which increases the chance of bone fractures. But in this condition bone density is not as low as that of osteoporosis. This type of bone loss can make a person prone to bone fractures. Osteopenia and osteoporosis both refer to different degrees of...

• The Importance of Compassion and Nonverbal Communication with Alzheimer's Patients

  Communication involves much more than verbal speech and written language. After all, pretty much everyone knows how important things like eye contact, facial expressions, and human touch can be when communicating.However, communicating with people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia can be...

• Harms of Being an Anemic

  Close speculation of blood drops under a very high powered microscope can reveal outstanding discoveries. It was the first reason why penicillin might have been discovered and named after close identification tests. Anemic patients can be deemed as people who suffer from something which can make...

• Vitamin D Pills Can Help Reduce the Pain Caused By Menstruation

  A study conducted by Italian researchers has shown that a single dose of vitamin D may reduce the pain experienced during menstrual cycles in women, and help them to avoid taking pain killers. In this study, the researchers studied the effect of vitamin D on 40 women between the ages of 18-years-old...

• "Weight" for It - Delayed Gratification Supports Long Term Weight Loss

  Snack strategy: postpone the cravingSounds simple enough. Postpone eating the snack you are craving and the craving pass. But does that help lose weight?  If we put off eating the food we are craving, will we experience weight loss? Studies show that those who avoid a snack when they crave for it...