When the clock struck midnight and you rung in 2018, did you raise a glass of Champagne to the new year? If the buyer of the bubbly was on a budget, it’s likely that you were drinking Champagne’s cheaper sister, Prosecco. This Italian sparkling wine averages less than half the cost of a bottle of Champagne, which may be [...]
Many people are changing their diets to lose weight and improve health. Here in Southern California, home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches and the world's most beautiful people, the pressure to keep fit and trim is particularly high, and many people use a low-carb diet to achieve their goals. This is both good and bad news [...]
You’ve got your tooth brushing routine down pat. Twice a day, every day, you scrub down each tooth with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride toothpaste, just like your dentist recommended at your last cleaning. You make sure to dedicate a full two minutes to the task, too — none of that rushed, ineffective tooth brushing for [...]
We have a stereotypical image in our head of what seniors’ teeth look like: Partially or fully toothless mouths, sometimes adorned with dentures that slip out of the mouth with comedic timing, or sit on the bedside table in their glass of water. But this stereotype doesn’t have to be real. With proper oral hygiene habits and good dental [...]
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Resolution, you might be considering cutting down on your sugar intake. If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, reports say that low sugar isn’t even a trend anymore; it’s simply becoming the norm. Just in case you’re not on a bandwagon yet, here are a few reasons to decrease the amount of [...]
