Good oral health may actually be beneficial to our brains. Dr. James Simmons, nurse practitioner and founder of “Ask the NP,” explains the research that claims there could be a connection between poor dental hygiene and brain health.
Giving our animals a smooch isn’t something we think much of, but is it actually safe? Dr. Simmons discusses a new study that claims kissing our pets can pose a potential danger to our health.
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This segment aired on KTLA’s Off The Clock on September 14, 2023.