Sometimes a good workout leaves you feeling ravenous, ready to tear into a hearty meal. Other times you may just need a refuel with a chocolate milk or whatever post-workout treat suits your fancy.

Since exercise expends energy, it makes sense that you feel hungry and in need of a refill afterward. But does exercise really boost your appetite - or could it actually make you feel more full? [Read more →]

Aww, cute little baby teeth. So tiny and so temporary.

Around end-of-kinder age, baby teeth begin to fall out, starting with the bottom incisors. Then in first grade, it’s a Tooth Fairy free-for-all; there’s always at least one child wiggling and jiggling at a loose tooth.

Some parents may skip on diligently caring for their tots’ teeth since they’re just going to fall out in a few years. But, as Tufts University School of Dental Medicine recently explained, baby tooth decay can have lasting damage.

via e! Science News: [T]ooth decay in baby teeth can result in damage to the developing crowns of the permanent teeth developing below them. If baby teeth are lost prematurely, the permanent teeth may erupt malpositioned and require orthodontics later on.

So, if you don’t want to have to brace for braces, take the time to create consistent oral care routines with even your youngest children. As soon as your baby’s first tooth comes in, dentists advise parents to get brushing. You might start off using a soft cloth or wet gauze until baby’s tooth-spacing allows room for a extra-soft-bristled toothbrush.

Keep reading here to find out about which toothpastes are safe for baby.

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If you have a dairy allergy or sensitivity, you probably closely examine food and drink labels, on high alert for any sign of milk or related ingredients (which can hide behind some 25 aliases!) But you can relax and trust a product labeled “Non-dairy” or “dairy-free”, right? [Read more →]

You worry about a lot of things when you’re in your 20s and your 30s - your career, your identity, meeting the right person, starting a family. But not many 20- and 30-somethings think too much about their cholesterol.

Sure, you might know that high cholesterol puts your heart at risk, but it seems like one of those worries you can put off for another decade - or 2 or 3. A newly published study may lead to a change of heart … [Read more →]

Many who have attempted to free themselves from their smoking addiction will tell you how tricky it can be. Between the physical dependence on nicotine, the effects of withdrawal, and all of the seemingly minor yet deeply ingrained habits that go along with smoking, it is one tough knot to untie. So why do the myths persist that “cold turkey” is a good choice or that you can go it alone?

In fact, the number of people able to quit on their own is discouragingly low … [Read more →]

When actress Brittany Murphy died last December at the age of 32, the coroner’s report listed acute pneumonia and severe anemia as her cause of death. Several months after her death, Murphy’s husband died of cardiac arrest - brought on by acute pneumonia and severe anemia - just like his wife.

Now, like an episode of House, people are wondering if mould in the couple’s shared home could have contributed to their deaths. Whether there is any truth to this story or not, mould should be taken seriously and handled with care.

via MedBroadcast: When inhaled, mould spores can irritate the eyes, nose, and throat. Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, as well as allergic reactions can result. Mould can even worsen the symptoms of asthma, though it is unclear whether mould causes the respiratory ailment. People with weakened immune systems are at heightened risk of developing infections due to exposure to mould.

Watch this video to understand how mould develops and the ways in which it can harm your health.

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