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Your dentists are always telling you that you need to be doing more to prevent those nasty cavities - and I'm sure you're not excited about having dentures in your old age. But what are the best ways to prevent tooth decay without visiting the dentist every two months? Here are some ways to keep your visits to the usua
Oh spring! Bringer of crocuses, birdsongs and the return of bunnies! Why must you torment so many with your pollens when you are - generally - so very lovely? And more importantly, what can the tormented do about it? The problem with spring - at least from an allergy-sufferer's perspective - is that the trees are all
If you've had heartburn very often in your life, you might think you know all about it. However, too many heartburn sufferers don't know some of the most important facts about the problem. Here are some things you may not have known you didn't know. Heartburn isn't your fault. Yes, sometimes the foods you eat have an
If you have Diabetes, one of the most important things you can do is monitor your blood sugar levels and manage them with healthy eating, exercise, and sometimes insulin. However, how do you know how to choose the right meter to suit your lifestyle and needs? Here are some of the most important features to consider wh
Makeup is probably not going away. However, neither is the damage it's doing unless you make sure to clean it off each day.r Most makeups are meant to last all day and stay on your skin. No one wants their makeup running all over at noon, so that's a good thing. However, that long-lasting quality isn't so good if it st
Heartburn is a common problem, especially for Americans. We eat too much, we eat things that are greasy or spicy and promote heartburn, and many of us are overweight, which doesn't help our case. For many people, heartburn is a fairly preventable thing that they just don't bother to prevent because they'd rather eat wh
There is no one way to stop smoking. Everyone's body is different, and everyone's reaction to nicotine and to withdrawals is going to be a little bit different. However, there are some good patterns you can use if you're ready to start down the path to quitting. 1. You have to start thinking about quitting first. Talk
Guys, we know you're too many to take care of your hair. But deep down, we also know you don't want to lose it. You come from the proud (or not so proud) tradition of Samson, and deep down you tie some level of manliness to your hair. Right? Right. So here are the most important things you should know about keeping you
One of the most frustrating catch-22s is the problem of heartburn during pregnancy. The pregnancy itself creates the perfect environment for heartburn, creating pressure that makes it more difficult to keep acids where they should be. Additionally, the rapid changes in hormones releases hormones that relax the door bet
Hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) is a problem for about 35 million Americans. Sneezing, stuffy or runny noses, itchiness in your eyes, throat, ears - all of these are normal for those suffering from allergies caused by pollen or mold. Allergies have their root in your immune system. While normally you and your i
After the swine flu scare last spring, health experts everywhere are working hard on vaccines and trying to make decisions about what we should do to be ready if the epidemic flares up again. However, just because they're undecided doesn't mean that you have to be. Here are some things you can do to boost your immune s
Everyone experiences some hair breakage. Your hair naturally falls out all the time, and with all of the things we put it through, it's bound to become damaged-looking and broken sometimes. However, if doesn't have to be the story of your hair if you don't want it to be. Here are some things that will help your hair to
Kids need hair cuts just like adults. However, cutting a kid's hair isn't as easy as cutting an a adult's, if only because kids wiggle and adults don't. Here are some quick tips if you need to give the little darlings a trim. Don't forget that to start, you need to be extra careful and very patient. Talk to your child
Okay, I know you aren't seven anymore, but somehow even without the option of running to "Mommy" with a "tummy ache," you still end up with crazy discomfort in your stomach, maybe more frequently than you really think it should happen. However, the difference is that now you know where such things come from and can tak
Everyone knows that people need fiber, especially if they spend any time watching TV commercials these days. There are plenty of people telling us that we need fiber and that there are less gross ways to get it than ever before, but that doesn't mean we understand all of the benefits of a high-fiber diet, and especiall
We are bombarded by ads on TV for teeth whitening. There are whitening strips, whitening toothpastes, mouth washes, chewing gums, laser whitenings, professional whitenings - everyone wants to whitening your teeth and make them bright and shiny. But do you really need whiter teeth? And if you do, are you going to get it
Sweating is a normal, healthy part of your body's system for temperature regulation. There are two types of sweat glands in your body - eccrine and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands secrete a fluid when your body temperature rises, and it's mostly water and salt. However, when you experience stress, your apocrine glands
We all want good skin, don't we? It's the first thing people see. But taking care of your skin can be time consuming. What are the most important things for you to do to have great skin without spending too much time and money? What can you do to keep your skin looking young and healthy for as long as possible? Sun Pr
Picnics and barbecues are some of the most common social occasions during the summer, but they may seem complicated if you're also managing diabetes. They're at awkward times, the food isn't necessarily diabetes-friendly, and you're away from home if you have an attack of hypoglycemia. What do you do to enjoy the summe
Whether it's from surgery, acne, cool injuries, or pregnancy, it's hard to get through life without a few scars. Despite that whole "gives you character" spiel, not all scars are really something we want to be stuck with forever. How can you minimize the appearance of scars or prevent them from popping up in the first
Diabetes management has a lot of layers, and it can be overwhelming. Exercising with diabetes may be one of the hardest things to start, because your diabetes can actually get in the way of some of your exercise. However, it's also one of the most important things for you to do to stay healthy. Here are some tips for g
Being diagnosed with diabetes is terrifying. You have so many questions about how your life is going to change and about how normal it can be. It's an overwhelming and very lonely feeling. However, finally there's another benefit for us here in the land of Web 2.0. Social networking may be your best tool for finding pe
No one likes having yellow or brown teeth (unless you're eating Oreos, because then it's delightful) but with so many teeth whitening methods out there, how do you know what to try? Is it worth paying extra money for whitening trays or professional whitening from a dentist, or can you get by with hydrogen peroxide and
Coloring your hair is easy. Getting a good hair color job is harder. Here are some things you should keep in mind as you consider coloring your hair. There are different "levels" of color based on how much light each color reflects. Black is a 1 on the scale because it reflects very little light, while light blonde is
Diabetes is a struggle for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for teens who have it because it seems to conflict with a normal teen lifestyle at every turn. The best way to deal with it is to find out as much as you can, so here are the basics of dealing with it. What is it? Diabetes is a condition that makes
There are a lot of products out there for your hair, all claiming to give you the perfect hold for your style. The truth is that not all hair is created equal, so what works for your best friend's long, curly hair will probably not give you a great result in your short, straight hair. Here's a survey of your basic hair
We tend to treat all pain relievers as if they were the same thing, but are they? How do you know whether your pain would go away faster if you took Ibuprofen instead of Acetaminophen? Not all pain relievers are created equal, so here's a quick guide to what's works best and when. Aspirin It's a classic, but when sho
Infertility is the general term for being unable to conceive after a year of unprotected sex. According to the CDC, it's a problem for 2.1 million couples in the United States today. There are three classifications of infertility: Primary infertility, the condition of a couple who have never been able to conceive; Seco
When men start losing their hair, it's not pleasant, but it's generally accepted as something that happens to a lot of men. When women start losing their hair, it can be scary and embarrassing. They may try to change their hair style to cover it up or start using hair regrowth medications - and while these are good opt
Spring and summer allergy season is drawing to a close, but that doesn't mean that there will be no more allergies until next year. What should allergy sufferers who are just entering their prime sneezing season be doing to prepare? This problem is especially annoying for kids heading back to school. They may have been
Snoring affects a pretty large chunk of the population, and for them and the people who have to listen to them, it's a big problem. What can you do if you're a snorer (or share a bed with one)? First, you should be aware that for some people, snoring is a sign of some bigger problem like sleep apnea, and some of these