Everyone wants to have a great smile which is why good oral hygiene is important! Having poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems in the future such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes and more. Regular check ups and cleanings can prevent these problems as well as provide you with good oral hygiene.
Stress hits us all in life, and while a little stress is good — it keeps us focused and motivated — too much of it and it can grind our lives to a complete halt. When you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed-out, you may become paralyzed and unable to do much of anything.
Drinking alcohol has its pros and cons. One of the worst things about it, is getting a hangover the morning after.
If you feel freezing while skiing, you’re not wearing the right ski wear. If you’re clothing is soaking wet on the inside at the end of a day’s skiing, you’re also wearing the wrong ski wear. If looking trendy is priority number 1, then you’re probably wearing the wrong ski wear too! If you fall into any of these categories, then you should definitely read our buyer's guide to ski wear.
Top ski coach and freeskier Warren Smith takes you through a series of exercises to get you fit for the slopes, improve your skiing and reduce your risk of injury. Part one works the upper and lower legs.
The following series of ski fitness exercises are based around a new method of instruction, previously only available to elite athletes in national teams.
If you want to stop smoking, you can make small changes to your lifestyle that may help you resist the temptation to light up.
Think positive
You might have tried to quit smoking before and not managed it, but don't let that put you off. Look back at the things your experience has taught you and think about how you're really going to do it this time.
A healthy diet and lifestyle are your best weapons to fight cardiovascular disease. It’s not as hard as you may think! Remember, it's the overall pattern of your choices that counts. Make the simple steps below part of your life for long-term benefits to your health and your heart.
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu.
Remember those two terrible words "polar vortex"?
Here's how you can minimize the misery:
The holidays are over, but the gingerbread men and eggnog may be lingering as the source of your expanded waistline. The weight you gain during the holidays has a tendency to stick around longer than intended, according to a 2014 study published in Physiology and Behavior.