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Your Healthy Teeth Toolkit – Consumer Reports
Why flossing matters:Use any standard string floss (waxed or unwaxed), floss pick, or interdental cleaning brush. The scientific evidence for flossing is not as strong as it is for brushing: A 2019 Cochrane review found that flossing in addition to brushing may reduce plaque and gingivitis more than brushing alone, but the authors cautioned that the evidence supporting this conclusion…
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How to Create a Healthy Nursery for Your Baby
Open windows for 10 to 15 minutes on good air quality days to refresh your nursery. Take your shoes off at the door. Our shoes track in all kinds of outdoor contaminants: pesticides from parks and lawns, contaminants from industrial areas, PFAS from turf playing fields, and more. Leaving our shoes at the door is a small tip that can…
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4 Healthy Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
Note: This dish can also serve as a vegetarian or vegan main course. 2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each) 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 1 cup quinoa 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons fresh…
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3 Healthy Fall Smoothie Recipes
Apples: One medium apple has around 20 percent of your daily fiber needs if you leave the skin on; the skin is also a source of polyphenols, antioxidants that prevent damage to our cells. Oats: Beta glucan, a soluble fiber in oats, is linked with lower cholesterol and decreased risk of heart disease. Plus, adding oats to any smoothie may…
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