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Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or as soon as the bristles become frayed. Learn more about how old toothbrushes can harm your health. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: American Dental Association, diabetes, gum disease, heart disease, infections

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Why Do I Have the Chills?

August 31, 2016

The chills are typically a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, and sometimes go hand-in-hand with fever. Learn more. Learn More

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Tagged with: chills, cold and flu, fever, home remedies, illness, infections

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Will Alcohol Keep You Warm?

November 14, 2015

Does alcohol keep you warm? The short answer is no. The drug actually makes you colder and has a profound effect on your body--especially your blood. Learn More

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The Benefits of Probiotics

July 24, 2014

Learn about the health benefits of probiotics, living microrganisms such as yeast or bacteria. Discover easy ways to add probiotics to your daily diet. Read More

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Categorized as: Nutrition

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