If you have strolled down the oral care aisle at your local pharmacy or grocery store, you may have been overwhelmed by the choices. There are dozens of brands with a variety of flavors, ingredients, and benefits. When reading the brightly colored boxes, you have likely seen a variety of claims, from promises to whiten…

Habits have long fascinated scientists and philosophers. Aristotle, in Nicomachean Ethics, touts his belief that habits are within our control. Aristotle states,“for the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them, e.g., men become builders by building and lyre players by playing the lyre; so too we become…

We all know fruit is delicious and healthy, but some fruits may come with some surprising effects on your smile. While most fruits can help reduce your craving for sweets, clean plaque from your teeth and freshen your breath, some fruits contain high amounts of natural sugars and acids that aren’t so friendly. Let’s discover…

Oftentimes we choose to drink diet soda because we are watching our waistlines. We have been told diet soda is healthier because it’s devoid of sugar, calories, and fat. It’s typically seen as the healthier alternative to sugary soda and juice. However, while the topic of conversation usually centers on what diet soda is lacking…