In real life, dentists are lovely, talented people who work hard to keep us healthy and smiling. But in the movies, dentists tend to be super-scary weirdos.
The Birth of Smiley Face
The happy face we all know and love was initially inspired by the need to improve morale in an office full of grumpy people. The story?
The best gift is spending time with your grandchildren, right? Here are some fun ways to celebrate family and the crisp, Autumn season.
There’s plenty of information available on how to prepare for a hurricane. This includes determining if you’re in an evacuation area, and planning where you’ll go and what to take with you. This includes essentially health-related items, such as any medications.
If you’re like most dog owners in the U.S, you’re kissing your dog more often than your significant other, according to a recent survey. And it’s not just a quick kiss on the snout. Plenty (61%) of Americans reported that they kiss their dogs right on the mouth. What else is shocking?
While a few studies have found links between breastfeeding and dental cavities, most of the research shows that breastfeeding does not cause cavities, and actually reduces the risk of baby bottle tooth decay.
Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac and poison dogwood: each of these plants harbors an oily substance called urushiol (yoo-ROO-shee-all). Exposure to just 50 micrograms of urushiol – that’s about the size of a grain of salt – results in a nasty red rash and blistering for the 85% of humans who are allergic to it.
The most dangerous animal in the world may be biting your ankle right now. Mosquitoes kill more than 600,000 people a year and sicken over 200 million. And they aren’t the only critters that may be gnawing on your family’s skin this summer.
During a heatwave, your body's temperature control system can be overwhelmed. Suddenly, your core body temperature begins climbing higher and higher. When it hits 104, your central nervous system can’t function properly, and you are likely to be experiencing the symptoms of heat exhaustion.
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