(anilakkus/iStock, Getty Images) Lea en español The latest word on heart-healthy eating is “balance.” A new report encourages people to think of broad eating habits instead of narrowly focusing on single foods. Rather than one-size-fits-all rules, it leaves room for personal preferences. “The emphasis is on dietary patterns, not specific foods or nutrients,” said Alice…

(Sladic/iStock, Getty Images) Lea en español Fresh breath, a pretty smile and healthy teeth and gums – they’re the reasons we brush our teeth each day and see a dentist twice a year. But what if brushing and flossing also helped to keep our brains – and the rest of our bodies – healthy, too?…