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Yearly Archives: 2014

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Thermometers and Babies

It’s three thirty in the morning and you’re awoken by the sound of your baby crying. The crying is loud, shrill and won’t cease so you have no choice. You get out of bed and stumble towards your baby’s crib. It’s in disarray, she’s thrashing away and you’re wondering what the problem is this time. […]

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Acne Scars? Natural Common Sense Remedies

Acne Scars? Natural Common Sense Remedies

Acne is one of those things that everybody seems to get at one point or another, and yet nobody really likes it. While some cases are mild, other cases are quite severe and can lead to visible scarring. So, not only do these people have to suffer through a bad outbreak of acne, they then […]

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Tips to Keep Preschoolers’ Teeth Healthy

Preschoolers’ smiling teeth do more than just bring joy to the people who see them. Preschoolers’ teeth also help them chew and speak, and they create space in the jaw for adult teeth to grow in straight. Unfortunately, these “baby teeth” are also prone to early childhood caries or baby bottle tooth decay, also known […]

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October – Things to Do Around Dallas

Fall is here and Dallas always has plenty fun autumn things to do. Fighting the Fires of Hate: America and the Nazi Book Burnings Dallas Holocaust Museum Thru October 15th The Rocky Horror Show Wyly Theatre Thru October 18th Cutting Edge Haunted House 2014 Cutting Edge Haunted House All Month The Showdown Half Marathon and […]

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Heart Attack Risks Higher in Women With P.A.D.

Women with peripheral artery disease (PAD) are in danger of a heart attack and becoming one of the 500,000 women who die from them each year. “Women who have PAD can have significant coronary disease,” said Katherine Gallagher, MD, a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Women’s Leadership Committee. “Most women with PAD have […]

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Healthy Teeth Set the Foundation for Healthy Lives

Healthy Teeth Set the Foundation for Healthy Lives

You tell your kids to brush their teeth — but are they really getting them clean? Tooth decay affects more American children than any other chronic infectious disease. If left untreated, tooth decay can lead to painful infections that can impact a child’s ability to eat, speak and concentrate. Cavities are completely preventable — if […]

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Drinking More Water Can Ease Pregnancy Aches and Pains

Being pregnant can be one of the most joyous occasions in life, but it is not without its challenges. It can mean joint pain and stiffness, added weight gain, morning sickness, heartburn, leg cramps and water retention. All of these symptoms, however, can be alleviated naturally by drinking water, say experts. “Pregnancy can be a […]

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Baby Teeth Are More Important Than You Might Think

Childhood cavities seem inevitable – nearly every kid gets one at some point or another – and baby teeth aren’t permanent, so it’s no big deal if kids occasionally skip brushing and flossing, right? Pediatric dentists disagree. Despite the common belief that baby teeth aren’t important, taking care of children’s teeth will help them develop […]

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Tips to Help Kids Protect Their Teeth from Sugar

Sugar can be difficult to pass up, especially when you’re a kid. Today’s children are regularly subjected to sugary diets and uninformed eating habits. Although parents may not be giving their children foods that are high in sugar intentionally, there are steps that can be taken to help kids avoid the pitfalls of sugar, such […]

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June – List of Things to Do

June – List of Things to Do

Community Conservation Class: Birding by Bike June 6, 2014 Trinity River Audubon Center Jersey Boys June 3 – 15, 2014 Bass Performance Hall Friends of the Irving Public Library Annual Summer Book Sale June 5 – 8, 2014 Friends of the Irving Public Library Patty Granville Arts Center Thru June 27, 2014 “In Spirit” is an […]