Technology is critical to improving our health. But equally important is nutrition
Thanks to technological advances, devices are almost invisible and customizable, but in Italy there is a lack of awareness on the subject In Italy today about 7 million people have hearing problems, equal to 11.7% of the population. Just like there are many Italians who suffer from dental pathologies. Here are some foods that can help us.
Most people who suffer from hearing are elderly, so much so that according to the Ministry of Health one in three over 65 suffers from hearing loss, but there is no shortage of younger people. Hearing loss, moreover, occurs gradually and it is advisable to intervene at the first symptoms. By acting in time and correctly, not only can you hear better thanks to the use of a hearing aid, but you can also counteract the worsening of the problem.
Technology today is of great help, since it allows you to have increasingly smaller devices, almost invisible, and capable of integrating various functions, starting for example with the possibility of connecting to a television or other devices. The advice, therefore, is to be checked from an early age, relying on a serious structure with extensive experience in the sector.
The same could be said for the teeth. A toothbrush that measures glucose designed in Italy, the smartphone that thanks to the app recognizes the signs of leprosy and Pillo, the little robot that gives the right pills at the right time, also born in Italy.
Here are some examples of how artificial intelligence and big data can help protect health. They were presented today in Brussels, as part of the conference on the White Paper on new technologies at the service of health. The app that recognizes the typical lesions of leprosy was developed in Brazil: the first step was to collect a large number of images on the signs of the disease, thanks to the collaboration of patients, and on this basis an artificial intelligence system is been trained to recognize disease sign images.
Foods that help hearing and teeth
But, regardless of the technology which, as we know, is essential to improve our health. But nutrition is equally important. And there are foods that help hearing and teeth tremendously. Let’s find out what they are.
Beta-carotene, folic acid and omega-3 fatty acids help hearing a lot. And they are present, in particular, in fruits and vegetables. Also important is a lower intake of sodium, added sugars and saturated fats.
As for the teeth, very important is vitamin C (which helps the gums) and also vitamin A (which helps rebuild tooth enamel).
Again, we recommend eating fruits and vegetables that contain water and fiber, which, in turn, keep your mouth hydrated. And as we know saliva is an excellent disinfectant: it washes harmful acids from the teeth.