Here are six busy-night dinner options that give kids food they like and nutrition they need, minus the junk.
Here are six busy-night dinner options that give kids food they like and nutrition they need, minus the junk.
Soccer in 20 minutes? Marching band in 30?...
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HOW TO BE FUN, HAVE FUN, AND STAY YOUNG
Feel like your life has done a number on your fun factor? You're not alone. Deadlines, bills, and crazy-busy schedules keep most of us from cutting loose and getting silly. All work and no play isn't just dull. It negates something that's hardwired into...
Read moreNo comments 5 Major Health Threats That Your Dentist Can Predict
When you look in your mouth you may see teeth that need whitening, but a dentist may see signs of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research found that many dental problems can be signs of serious health complications. University...
Read moreNo comments The Easiest Way to a Healthy Mouth? A Simple 1-2-3
Daily plaque removal is good smile insurance. But a few simple pointers will help you get the most out of that daily dental to-do.
Healthy teeth and gums are good for your whole body. Keep decay and inflammation at bay with a consistent schedule. Brush...
Read moreNo comments Putting Fish Oil To The Test
Studies on fish and fish oil (omega-3) supplements regularly make news. Often the results are encouraging—but not always.
Most of these were large well-designed clinical trials, which are few and far between in the world of dietary supplements.
• Heart disease: In a Dutch study of...
Read moreNo comments KEEP YOUR BODY POWERFUL WITH POTASSIUM
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), potassium is a very important mineral in the human body. It is involved in both electrical and cellular functions, and is necessary for healthy heart activity, proper carbohydrate...
Read moreNo comments COFFEE-CHOLESTEROL CONNECTION
If you have high cholesterol, could your morning cup of Joe be at least partly to blame? Maybe, depending on how your coffee is brewed and how much you drink.
Most research has found that coffee drinking in general does not increase blood cholesterol or...
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Jaw pain is the most common kind of musculoskeletal pain after low back pain, affecting about 20 million Americans. Fittingly, it has a jaw-breaking name: temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
The jaw hinge connects the lower jaw (mandible) to the temporal bone on each side of...
Read moreNo comments RECENT WELLNESS FACTS
I get a monthly subscription to UC Berkeley Wellness Letter. I would like to share some quick facts that may be interesting to people regarding your health.
* Prehypertension is when your blood pressure is between 120-139/80-89. Compared with people who have...
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Baby Teeth: These aren’t replaced. Broken ones are filed down to smooth rough edges, repaired with a composite material, or removed completely if the break is bad. Baby teeth that get bumped out of place can in most cases be shifted back.
Permanent Teeth: Act...
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