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Brushing your teeth regularly is a great habit to start. I'm sure you brush in the morning and before bed at night, but what about when you're on the job? Do You Brush Your Teeth at Work? Yes, I always brush after all snacks and meals. Sometimes, when I remember. No, I never brush my teeth at work. Read more
There is not a whole lot you can do in just five minutes. However there are two vital things you can do every day for your health and they only take about five minutes a day, which means you'll still have 1,435 minutes left in your day to do everything else. Floss your teeth (one minute, once a day). Brush your teeth (two minutes, twice a day). Fit's Tip: My dentist once told me that brushing Read more
Some of us just really hate to go to the dentist and avoid it at all costs. That avoidance might be costing you your teeth. Here is a little statistic that might inspire you: 30 percent of Americans over 60 no longer have their teeth. OK, that is a little frightening but allow me to broaden the perspective of my scare tactics - our generation's teeth have seriously benefited from greater Read more
A healthy lifestyle means taking care of your teeth — after all, excess plaque has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, and too much icky bacteria in your mouth can lead to gum disease and cavities. But if you're an après-lunch brusher, take note: you should wait at least 30 minutes to brush your teeth after a meal, according to a report in The New York Times. The directive is Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Angela and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing another of my projects. This BEKVAM stool ($15) from IKEA is made from solid wood and is very sturdy. However, it could definitely use a little personalization. I thought it would be fun to add some glossy color to the stool. Read more
We're just a day away from seeing Johnny Depp sink his teeth into his role as a vampire in Dark Shadows, and this new crop of photos is making us realize just how funny Tim Burton's latest might be. Not only does Barnabus (Depp) size up the rest of the cast like Chloe Moretz, Eva Green and Michelle Pfeiffer, but he also stares down a troll doll and tries to brush his teeth fangs. Check 'em Read more
After singer Kelly Clarkson admitted that she pees in the shower, almost 2,000 of you confessed that you handle your business in there, too. We were pretty surprised at the sheer amount of you who participated in that poll — it's been one of our most popular ones yet. It got us talking about what other things people take care of in the shower — as for me, I brush my teeth in there. Since I Read more
While getting my teeth cleaned the other day, my dentist asked me if I brush twice a day. "Of course. Ever since I was a kid," was my response. But she said that I should bring a toothbrush and toothpaste to work and brush after every meal, three times a day. She added that if I had time, I should brush after snacks and beverages like coffee, too. I know that means a lot of time spent at the Read more
Supermodel, brilliant entrepreneur, passionate activist . . . there are so many reasons that Iman is the recipient of our first-ever Beauty Icon award. As one of the world's best-known models, the 56-year-old Somali stunner shows no signs of slowing down as she continues influence the world of style. Watch our video to find out why she's as Read more
Here is another great post from our partners at BabyCenter — Kate Carolyn Robertson's article about Jessica Simpson's most recent quotes. For mom-to-be Jessica Simpson, there’s no such thing as "TMI." This is, after all, the same woman who once explained that she only brushes her teeth three times a week "because my teeth are so white, and I don’t like them to feel too slippery . . . My Read more
