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  2. Drooling - Wikipedia

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    Drooling, or slobbering, is the flow of saliva outside the mouth. Drooling can be caused by excess production of saliva , inability to retain saliva within the mouth (incontinence of saliva), or problems with swallowing ( dysphagia or odynophagia ).

  3. Hypersalivation - Wikipedia

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    Hypersalivation can contribute to drooling if there is an inability to keep the mouth closed or difficulty in swallowing (dysphagia) the excess saliva, which can lead to excessive spitting. Hypersalivation also often precedes emesis (vomiting), where it accompanies nausea (a feeling of needing to vomit).

  4. Xerostomia - Wikipedia

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    People with dry mouth often will take twice as long to neutralize mouth acid, leaving them at higher risk of tooth decay and acid erosion Hyposalivation may give the following signs and symptoms: Dental caries (xerostomia related caries) – Without the buffering effects of saliva, tooth decay becomes a common feature and may progress much more ...

  5. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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    Here's how to distinguish "sundowning"—agitation or confusion later in the day in dementia patients—from typical aging, from doctors who treat older adults.

  6. 5 symptoms women over 40 should always take seriously - AOL

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    In one study on 515 women ages 29 to 97 who had heart attacks, shortness of breath occurred in more than 40%. There is never any harm in seeing a doctor for your peace of mind. 5.

  7. Yes, nearly everyone snores, but you can stop it. Here's how.

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    "Elderly adults may also develop weakness of the muscles of the palate and neck, leading to blocked breathing and subsequent snoring," says Shapiro. "And one of the more notable causes of snoring ...

  8. Saliva - Wikipedia

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    Saliva on a baby's lips. Saliva (commonly referred to as spit or drool) is an extracellular fluid produced and secreted by salivary glands in the mouth.In humans, saliva is around 99% water, plus electrolytes, mucus, white blood cells, epithelial cells (from which DNA can be extracted), enzymes (such as lipase and amylase), and antimicrobial agents (such as secretory IgA, and lysozymes).

  9. 7 Things We Need to Stop Saying to Women Over 40 - AOL

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    James Devaney/Getty Images The best part about getting older is all the skills and confidence you’ve picked up along the way. Think about it—you’ve got your personal style down pat, you know ...