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Sometimes the frequent use of a toothbrush makes you forget that it’s high time to replace them. Instead of waiting for the bristles of your toothbrush to wear out entirely, it’s highly recommended to change yours every three to four months! Toothbrushes can become contaminated with oral microbial organisms whenever they are placed in the […]

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is usually known as a deeply religious act for Muslims around the world, but did you know that fasting also has great health benefits? The Ramadan fasting ritual lasts from dawn till dusk, and as such the body’s energy can be replaced in the pre-dawn and dusk meals! This

If you’ve consumed anything acidic, you should avoid brushing your teeth for at least 30 minutes. Foods containing citric acid, such as oranges, grapefruits and lemons weaken tooth enamel and brushing too soon after eating these types of foods can potentially damage it. As such, it’s always a good idea to brush your teeth before,

Surprise your doctor the next time you go for a check up by knowing what the numbers of your blood pressure mean. Here’s an example of a blood pressure reading: 117/76 mm Hg The top number, 117 is systolic blood pressure and measures the pressure in the arteries when your heart beats, also know as

Let’s be real. When we are in the toilet doing a number one, it is more often than not a routine motion of pee, flush and out the door you go. However, our urine may actually hold more tell tale signs of what’s going on inside our body and the state of our health than

Some laser hair removal treatments are touted to be permanent, but it is truly just a misnomer. After laser hair removal treatment, it is common for hair to regrow. Why do hairs continue to grow after the the treatment? This is mainly due to the hair’s growth cycle. Hairs in the anagen, or active phase

The word fats are usually spoken of with disdain. While it may be true that certain types of fat play a role in health problems like cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes, some fats can actually help to promote good health. Being aware of the difference between good and bad fats will help you look

It’s easy to get caught up in the Monday to Friday working life and lose sight of what’s really important in life sometimes. Everyone gets stressed out for various reasons so here’s a few tips to remind yourself that life exists out of the workplace. Make sure you take regular walks to ensure healthy blood

Uh oh. You grazed your hand under your thigh and felt a strange, foreign bump, hoping for the worst. It is the dreaded cellulite. Thoughts started running through your mind. Do I have toxins trapped in body? Or is it a lack of blood circulation in my thigh? Relax, it is just good old-fashioned fat.

Before babies learn to talk in a real language, their parent’s native tongue, they babble and coo, playing with sound. That’s baby talk, and baby talk sounds similar the world over. But when will you hear your baby’s first words? Critical milestones for a baby learning to talk happen in the first three years of