With Fall upon us and a nice chill in the air it's time to get ready for holidays. Everyone is pulling out their decorations from storage, putting grocery lists together, and preparing for gatherings of friends and family. It also happens to be squash season and the king of all squash is our friend, the pumpkin. You are most likely going to be inundated with pumpkins this time of year - Jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, and pumpkin ice cream are just a few things you might be surrounded by.

Severe gum disease can cause your gums to start pulling away from your teeth. You may also form pockets between your teeth and gums and develop infections, cavities and even begin to lose your teeth. Poor oral health can lead to heart disease, kidney disease and even stroke. Many people may be surprised to know that gum disease and oral health can be negatively affected by having diabetes. On the flip side, poor oral health can lead to poor glucose control and eventually diabetes. Essentially, understanding the link between diabetes and oral health can help a person maintain proper oral health. This is necessary in order to stay healthy and keep diabetes at bay or under control.

If you want to successfully Nudge wellness, you’re going to need to motivate your audience to change their behaviors. Your initiative needs to be smart, appealing, inspiring and accessible to really make a difference. The only way you will be able to accomplish this is to first know your audience. 

I think most of us can agree on one thing - pizza is delicious. It's the perfect marriage of crispy crust, tangy tomato sauce, and creamy melted cheese. Often times it can be topped with other tasty toppings that add to this trifecta of flavor, however why is pizza often targeted as an unhealthy food that is the downfall of every diet? Why is it any different than a sandwich that has bread, cheese, meat and veggies?

There is great value in engaging your audience. Without your audience’s vested interest you cannot accomplish your goals. Your objective is not only to make them aware but to also have them remember who you are and keep them coming back for more. If you don’t engage, then you cannot hope to build a rapport with your audience, or a lasting relationship.