Nov 16-22: National Teens Don’t Text and Drive Week
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] On June 8, a report was released stating that Tennessee bus crash that left two young girls and a teacher’s aide dead last December was the result of texting and driving. James Davenport, the driver of the bus, was found...
7 Good Reasons to Smile
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Smiling happens without much thought. When you watch a friend do something silly or embarrassing, you smirk. When a police officer lets you off without a ticket, you grin. And when you are recognized for your top performance in...
November 14 is World Diabetes Day
Eyes on Diabetes The theme of World Diabetes Day 2016 is Eyes on Diabetes. The year’s activities and materials will focus on promoting the importance of screening to ensure early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and treatment to reduce the risk of serious complications....
Tuesday November 8 Election Day
Voting - a right, an obligation, a puzzle, or a waste. Sometimes, it's hard to see the importance of voting. But it is one of the best ways Americans have to let their opinions be heard by those in power. Your candidate might not win, but you voice is heard. Your...
Is Your Thanksgiving Feast Good for Your Teeth?
Turkey The Good: This main course is packed with protein. The Bad: "Turkey can be difficult to eat because it sometimes gets stuck between your teeth," says ADA spokesperson Dr. Kim Harms. "That’s where flossing can help." The Healthy: It's the star of the...
November 3,1957 Soviet Launch 1st Dog in Space
The Soviet Union launches the first animal into space—a dog name Laika—aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Laika, part Siberian husky, lived as a stray on the Moscow streets before being enlisted into the Soviet space program. Laika survived for several days as a...
Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day
“Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” ― Abraham Lincoln Here's some information about the day set aside to...
Dental Health, Fruit, Juice, Veggies and Water
A diet high in saturated fat, which can clog our arteries and lead to inflammation, is considered a key underlying causal factor for periodontal diseases like gingivitis. But, what about too much fruit and vegetables? By looking in your mouth your dentist may find...
November 1 is World Vegan Day
World Vegan Day History In 1944, in the UK, Donald Watson took the first and last letters of the word "vegetarian," and created the word "vegan" to indicate being vegetarian from beginning to end - (not only not eating any animals, but also not eating any products...
Born Oct. 30, 1735 – John Adams
On this day in 1735, John Adams, the son of a farmer and a descendant of Plymouth Rock pilgrims, is born in Braintree, Massachusetts. He enrolled in Harvard University at 16 and went on to teach school and study law before becoming America’s second president. Adams...