Practicing good oral hygiene does more than maintain a beautiful smile. Unhealthy gums can exacerbate health issues throughout the body through the oral-systemic link, explains Sam Low, DDS, MS, a past president of the American Academy of Periodontology, a specialty of dentistry that focuses on the supporting structures of teeth, […]
Habits
50 habits that are keeping you from saving
50 habits that are keeping you from saving It’s all too easy to fall into bad money habits, but, over the long term, the consequences can be devastating to your financial health, making it impossible for you to own a home or retire. Here are 50 habits that might be […]
15 smart products to help you kick your bad habits in 2021
File photo – Teresa Hui, 39, poses for selfie photographs in front of the giant numerals for “2021” to be used in the New Year’s eve festivities in New York’s Times Square, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) A new year always brings a fresh start, and we […]
Building healthy habits during the holidays
There are some simple things you can do to help you stay a little healthier during the holiday season. OREGON CITY, Ore. — The holiday season is here and that means a lot of good food and tempting treats, which make it tough for people to stay healthy during the […]
25 Healthy Breakfast Habits to Jumpstart Weight Loss
The debate over whether or not to eat breakfast is settled. And the correct answer is: Dig in. For the last several years, news reports and studies have raised a question over whether breakfast really was the most important meal of the day. Various news organizations like The New York […]
Nine weird lockdown habits we might never be able to kick
We’re on the cusp of the next phase of what you might call restricted living. Come the end of the week we could be in Tier 3, Tier 2, voluntarily sheltering – who knows? – but whatever happens we’re beginning to realise we’re never going to rid ourselves of all […]
Our guide to healthy habits and fab fitness
Let’s get physical! Produced in partnership with the UK Government. This UK Government advice for England only. England has locked down again to help protect each other and the NHS, which means now is the perfect time to get into some healthy new habits that will benefit you and your […]
Food Journal Template to Help You Track Your Eating Habits
As more people have learned about the impact food has on both physical and mental health, it’s sparked a growing interest in food journals. This is beyond the calorie counting of the past, which strictly has a diet mentality. Keeping a more holistic food journal is about seeing the connection […]
10 Habits That Will Help Stop Doomscrolling And Boost Mental Health
Constantly checking our social media pages and consuming endless amounts of bad news — or “doomscrollng” — isn’t exactly new, but 2020 has definitely brought more awareness to the habit. Never has that been more apparent than this week, as we face the outcome of the 2020 election and grapple […]
The Unhealthiest Habits When Stuck Indoors
So, how’s isolating going for you? Did you get dressed today? Have you exercised? Or are you an essential worker, and reading this from your workplace—afraid to bring the virus home? No matter where you find yourself during the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll want your home to be the safest place […]
OU Medicine researcher receives grant to study effects of menthol in young adults’ smoking habits | Coronavirus
OU Medicine announced Thursday a university researcher received a $1.3 million grant to study the role of menthol in smoking habits among young adults. Amy Cohn, who is part of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust’s Health Promotion Research Center at the Stephenson Cancer Center, received the grant from the National […]
Bad Money Habits That You Should Break Right Now
Some bad habits are fairly harmless. Habits like leaving the cap off of the tube of toothpaste or forgetting to put the dishes away don’t carry the same consequences as mismanaging your money every month. Find out what bad money habits you should quit before you have to deal with […]
How Has the Pandemic Changed Your Spending Habits?
(Bloomberg Opinion) — One of the few bright spots in a very challenging year has been the monthly emails from my budgeting app showing huge declines in my spending. I can’t take much credit for the drops, given all the Covid-19 restrictions and risks that have prevented my family from spending […]
6 bad habits that are holding you back from being as mentally strong as you can be
You’re stronger than you think. tommaso79/Getty Images Your brain loves it when you stay in your comfort zone. It’ll try to convince you that you can’t succeed or that you’re not good enough to do anything different. But remember that your brain can lie to you. You’re stronger than you […]
30 Essential Money Habits
What are you doing every day that can help you grow your bank account? If you can’t answer that question, it’s time to develop some new money habits. Just like with your physical health, your financial health depends on the daily decisions you make every day. While healthy habits such […]
40 Money Habits That Can Leave You Broke
Big or small, some financial habits can zap a solid financial plan and leave smart savers with empty wallets. To avoid buyer’s remorse and similar guilt about neglecting your finances, you need to know what habits might be costing you extra. In the list of things to waste money on, […]