The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year. Staying up late to wrap presents is important, but so is a good night’s sleep. Getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night is crucial for a healthy mind, body, and mouth. In fact, researchers say if you sleep less … [Read more...]
Tough Teeth No Match for Tooth Grinding
If you’ve ever woken up with a sore jaw, you know just how painful a problem like tooth grinding can be. It’s not just an annoying habit; it’s a disorder complete with a fancy name — bruxism. This disorder causes you to clench or grind your teeth. It usually happens during sleep, … [Read more...]
The Holidays Are Over – Time to Get Back on Track
So you fa la la’d your way into overeating and overdrinking this holiday season. Was stepping on the scale in January a painful reality check? Don’t despair. You can get back on track. January 19–25 is Healthy Weight Week, and it’s time to adopt healthy habits to last a … [Read more...]
Love Your Mom? Keep her Healthy on Mother’s Day
We all love our moms, right? Since we adore our life-giver, we want to make sure she is healthy. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to shower your Mom with gifts and love, but not all gifts may be showering your Mom with the right kind of love. Do you usually get her a … [Read more...]
Live Long and Prosper – 4 Rules to Live Longer
“Live long and prosper.” Even those of us who are not Trekkies have heard the famous Vulcan quote. I think Mr. Spock had the right idea. Who doesn’t want to live a long and prosper, right? The good news is that if you take charge of your life now, you can fulfill the Vulcan … [Read more...]