Oral Care for Your Baby Your baby may not yet have her first tooth, but you can still take care of her gums in preparation for a lifetime of good dental care. Simply wipe your child’s gums with a wet washcloth or a clean gauze pad after each feeding. Begin brushing...
Make Sure Those New Shoes Fit Wearing comfortable shoes that fit well can prevent many foot problems. Check out these tips: Shoes size may change over time, so always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The best time to measure is at the end of the day when...
You Can’t Feel It, But Monitoring Is Important Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood. High blood pressure, sometimes called hypertension, happens when this force is too high. Healthcare workers check...
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums As we get older, there are certain areas of our oral health that require more attention. These tips can help: Continue to practice good oral hygiene. Careful tooth brushing and flossing to reduce dental plaque can help...
Make That Snack a Healthy One “If you choose carefully and plan ahead, sensible snacks can be part of any healthful eating plan,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics spokesperson Isabel Maples. “Snacks can prevent overeating...
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