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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 […]

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Treating Sun Spots Just as Important as Wrinkle Care

Women ages 30 and older are growing increasingly aware of new wrinkles with each passing year. Yet, evidence suggests that sun spots  may have as much of an impact on age-related appearance as wrinkles. Nearly 63 percent of women older than age 35 experience sun or age spots, discolorations and uneven skin. The dark side? The […]

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May – List of Things to Do

May – List of Things to Do

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FOUNDRY March 14, 2014 to May 31, 2014 The Foundry   SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE April 25, 2014 to May 25, 2014 Dallas Theater Center   DALLAS CINCO DE MAYO 2014 BIG PARADE & FESTIVAL May 03, 2014 100 E. Jefferson to 1000 W. Jefferson   2014 Bagel Run May […]

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April – List of Things to Do

April – List of Things to Do

Samurai: Armor From the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection April 1 Location – Kimbell Art Museum   2014 Scarborough Renaissance Festival Opening April 5 & 6 Runs all month Location – Waxahachie 20th Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival April 4-6 Location – Deep Ellum Dallas 2014 Dallas International Film Festival: The Militant April 6 Location – Angelika […]

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Reaching Your Fitness Goal Is a Walk in the Park

Well, spring is here and let’s face it. Walking is a popular low-impact exercise. Now, new iPods are equipped with pedometers, half-marathons are packed with walkers and MapMyWalk.com and other apps can map and measure walking routes. But even with all of these new innovations, you’ll still want to pay attention to basics.  The national […]

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The Science of Water: What You Drink and Your Immune System

Most people know that their bodies are made up of a great deal of water, but may be surprised to learn that number is about 70 percent—and yet studies show we don’t drink enough to replenish what we need. Other drinks to be sure, but water? Not even close. Emphasizing this point is a study […]