How To Make Your Favorite Beverages Better For Your Teeth

Nearly everyone knows that sugar is bad for teeth due to its ability to increase dental plaque and cause dental decay, and that most dentists recommend sticking with sugar-free drinks as a result. You might be interested to know that there are even more steps you can take to improve your oral health at home without having to give up the favorite drinks you're already enjoying. Make Tea at Home Read More 

Tips For Getting Through Body Image Problems While Recovering From An Eating Disorder

If you are recovering from an eating disorder, you might have some harmful ideas about how your body looks. Regardless of your weight, you might feel as though your body has too much excess fat or is generally too large. You also might feel as though you don't have enough muscle, a symptom of eating disorders more common in men. This can really harm your recovery efforts because your eating disorder is causing you to take actions that are going to push your body towards how you want it to look, but also do serious damage to it. Read More 

Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer’s: 4 Dos And Don’ts To Make Coping Easier

If you have a loved one who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease, you need to educate yourself on how this disease affects the brain, as well as the lives of the patient and family members. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease which affects cognitive abilities and also causes problems with memory and changes in behavior. Whether you are a caregiver or you are helping your loved one adjust to life in an Alzheimer's care facility, there are several ways to help everyone involved face the challenges. Read More 

Is Training For A Long-Distance Run Harming Your Joints? What Are Your Options?

If you've taken up distance running during the last couple of years, you may find that your endurance has significantly increased -- but at a cost to your ankles, knees, and other joints. High-impact sports like running can put a lot of strain on your joints without proper support, and even quality running shoes may not have the extra cushioning you need for double-digit mile runs. Read on to learn more about some of your options if you're unhappy with the way distance running is making your joints feel. Read More 

Having A Hard Time Getting Pregnant? A Few Tests To Ask For Now

If you are a female and have been trying naturally to get pregnant and you haven't been successful after months of trying, there are a few things you'll have to consider. If you have been trying to watch what days you are ovulating and the most fertile with attempts to reproduce, you want to keep track of your attempts. When you go to your obstetrician's office, you'll want to talk about the following options to get some more answers for your failed attempts. Read More