8 Things About Daylight Saving Time

8 Things About Daylight Saving Time

Turn clocks back 1 hour on November 6 1. It’s “daylight saving time,” not “daylight savings time.” Many people render the term’s second word in its plural form. However, since the word “saving” acts as part of an adjective rather than a verb, the singular is...
Halloween and Healthy Smiles

Halloween and Healthy Smiles

Halloween is around the corner, which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build a stockpile of sweets for the winter. No surprise, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and safety challenges. “It’s OK to eat that candy on...
National Nut Day – October 22

National Nut Day – October 22

National Nut Day is observed annually on October 22. This day is NOT about the neighbor that lives down the street or the crazy friend; it is a food holiday that celebrates a healthy and nutritious snack. Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and are an...
NATIONAL PASTA DAY-October 17

NATIONAL PASTA DAY-October 17

October is National Pasta Month and October 17 annually celebrates National Pasta Day. Pasta lovers celebrate! Pasta is a type of noodle of traditional Italian cuisine, with the first reference dating to 1154 in Sicily and first attested in English in 1874....
October 29 is National Cat Day

October 29 is National Cat Day

Today is National Cat Day! “What greater gift than the love of a cat?” Charles Dickens once mused. Cats are one of the most beloved human companions of all time. They were first domesticated in the Middle East’s Fertile Crescent as early as 12,000 years ago. When...
National Mammography Day is October 21st

National Mammography Day is October 21st

The third Friday in October each year is National Mammography Day, first proclaimed by President Clinton in 1993. On this day, or throughout the month, women are encouraged to make a mammography appointment. Encourage the women in your life to get regular mammograms....
October is Dental Hygiene Month

October is Dental Hygiene Month

It’s a perfect time to thank your dental hygienist. It’s also a good time to make an appointment for a good cleaning and a check of how you’re doing to maintain the best dental hygiene. Be sure to have a conversation about The Daily Four. • Brush for...