Inadequate dental care or periodontal disease may weaken gums to the point where they can no longer support the teeth. If you have missing or damaged teeth, consider using false teeth, or dentures, to improve your smile, speech and ability to eat comfortably.
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Home humidifiers add moisture to the air and help counteract the effects of dry winter heat. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, humidifiers can ease dry sinuses, itchy eyes or skin and even protect your furniture and finishes from damage.
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Poor air quality is a problem all over the world. Polluted air is linked to a variety of health concerns, ranging from short-term irritation to serious diseases or even death. Much of the pollution that's affecting our air comes from human activities.
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Poor indoor air quality represents one of the top five public health risks, according to the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. With the average person spending about 90 percent of his time indoors, taking steps to improve the air quality in your home can provide significant health benefits.
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Manufacturers rely on chlorine bleach to whiten paper pulp and other materials during the production process. Chlorine bleach also plays an important role in wastewater treatment, and is used in many household cleaning products.
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Home heating systems like furnaces or boilers keep your family warm and comfortable during the cold winter months. Unfortunately, not all homeowners recognize the impact that choice of heating fuel can have on both their wallet and the environment.
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Cookware, furniture and other products made from aluminum require special care to maintain their shine and remove rust and tarnish. Traditional cleaning products, while effective at cleaning aluminum, often contain chemicals that pose a danger to the environment and your family's health.
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The Casio G-Shock series of watches features rugged construction and a youthful, stylish appearance. Casio also produces a similar line of watches for women under the name "Baby G."
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The Oregon Health and Science University recommends heating baby bottles using a bottle warming unit instead of a microwave oven to reduce the risk of burn injuries. Bottle warmers provide quick, even heating of liquid with none of the hot spots associated with microwaved formula.
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Home heating systems consume as much as 50 percent of the energy used in the average home, according to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, or ACEEE. Heating systems are vital for keeping your family warm and comfortable each winter.
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Recycling diverts waste from landfills and helps protect the environment. Many recycled materials also offer indirect economic benefits by keeping prices low on popular products. In addition, it's possible to earn cash from your local recycling center by collecting items ranging from aluminum cans to scrap paper.
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Composite materials include any products made from a blend of two or more base materials, according to the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials. By mixing multiple materials together, manufacturers can combine the best properties of each base component.
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Rusted ice skate blades prevent you from enjoying your time on the ice and may even make it impossible to skate. Poor maintenance and skate storage causes moisture to corrode the metal coating and even the base metal underneath skates.
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Figure skaters need plenty of ankle support to perform difficult jumps and spins. To ensure the feet are properly supported, skaters use boots made from multiple layers of leather.
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Gymnasts combine explosive power, strength and grace to perform routines on each piece of equipment, as well as on the floor. In addition to tumbling and apparatus skills, the gymnast must incorporate dance and flexibility moves into each routine.
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Some types of plastic water bottles contain chemicals that may leach into your drinking water. Bisphenol A, or BPA, is one of the most commonly cited culprits, and is found in hard plastic bottles marked with plastic code "7." Other plastics also pose a potential health threat.
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White wine vinegar consists of fermented ethanol and other sugars, which are aged to form a less acidic form of traditional vinegar. People throughout the world include white wine vinegar in a variety of recipes, and also use it for cleaning.
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Brightly-colored Skittles candies offer a low-fat, fruit-flavored alternative to the standard chocolate bar. Despite their low-fat status, these chewy sweets contain a large amount of sugar, and should be consumed in small amounts.
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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficit in the world, according to the National Institutes of Health. With so many people suffering from lack of iron in the diet, you may be surprised to find that many multivitamin products don't contain iron.
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