Your Pearly Whites: Why Cheese Is Good and Mouthwash Is Bad (Seriously!)

The latest news on dental health is pretty surprising. For instance, researchers are now saying that cheese might be good for your teeth. And mouthwash? Not so much. Read on to get the surprising details ...

First, let's talk cheese: This recent post from FitSugar made a few of us at Glamour do a double take. Cheese as a cavity fighter? Here's what they had to say:

"From its texture to its mineral contents, cheese helps keep your teeth healthy. The texture of cheese actually increases the secretion of saliva, which helps keep cavities at bay. Nutrients found in cheese, like calcium, phosphorous, and protein, actually neutralize plaque. Eating a chunk of cheese after a sugary treat will neutralize the negative effects that sugar has on your teeth. Plus, cheese might also help remineralize tooth enamel, which means stronger teeth."

Your Happiness: Does Mistletoe Make Your Heart Flutter?

Do you have a sprig of mistletoe hanging in your doorway? Is it a holiday tradition that makes you smile or one you'd rather just skip altogether? Pucker up and read on...

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Two random facts about mistletoe that you may not have known:

1. Strangely, mistletoe may soon be known for more than romance. Researchers in Australia believe that the plant may one day help in the fight against cancer. The research is still preliminary, and by no means should anyone try to ingest mistletoe at home (it could actually harm your health!), but scientists are looking into whether the plant might have some cancer-fighting applications down the road.

Your Happiness: Do You Trust Your Gut?

When you're faced with a huge decision, are you the type to make lists and ponder endlessly? Or do you act on instinct? A new study shows that trusting your intuition might lead to smarter choices...

In five separate studies, researchers found that better judgments are often made without much hemming and hawing. Surprisingly, the more complex the decision, the less useful deliberation became. For example, when participants rated apartments on three characteristics (location, price, and size) deliberation proved useful. But when the decision became more complex (with nine characteristics) the participants who deliberated made worse decisions. "People who deliberated on their preferences were less consistent than those who made non-deliberative judgments," study authors Loran F. Nordgren and Ap Dijksterhuis wrote.

Your Bikini Line: What It May Tell You About Your Fertility

Have you glanced south of the border lately? It can tell you some surprising things about your fertility, say some experts. The really weird details ...

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OK, let's veer into slightly embarrassing territory for a sec: Your pubic hair. Does it grow in a nice and semi-tidy triangle? Or does it spread out beyond your bikini line onto your legs and up above your underwear line, even a bit to your lower stomach? Some call this a "square" shape, and if you have it, it could be a sign of something called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which may lessen your chances of getting pregnant.

According to Self magazine: "Caused by excess male sex hormones, PCOS can spur body-hair growth and disrupt ovulation. 'Some women with PCOS don't realize something's wrong until they have trouble conceiving,' says Katherine Johnston, M.D., instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Yoga--Sarah Palin Style

No matter what you think of Sarah Palin, have you ever wondered what she and other candidates do to stay fit on the campaign trail? One yoga instructor and Huffington Post blogger created a customized yoga routine for the VP candidate that's one part funny, one part instructive, and yes, a little snarky, too. Get ready for the "maverick" pose ...

Yoga guru Tara Stiles thinks Sarah Palin needs a little yoga in her life. "I think yoga can help her reduce stress, focus, relax, and most importantly, increase brain activity," she writes. And, the routine she's put together for Palin could do the same for us, too. Click here to see her demonstrate the Palin-inspired poses.

Xylitol Side Effects in Humans

While xylitol is considered as a safe, sugar-free sweetener with lesser calorie count, side effects of this natural sugar substitute are reported in case of high intake amount. Probable side effects of xylitol are allergy, gastrointestinal problems and increased uric acid in blood amongst others.

Xylitol itself is a naturally occurring sweetener, which is also sold as white sugar like crystals in health food stores. The impressive part about xylitol is its sweet intensity, which is similar to sucrose, but with a lesser calorie yield. According to proponents of this natural sugar substitute, its calorie count is only two-third of sucrose. However, as with any type of sugar substitute, xylitol side effects in humans and pet animals are much talked about topics in medical science.

Anger Management - Teenage Girls and Boys

Anger management for teenage girls and boy's may not be hard as you initially first thought. There are sound and proven ways in dealing with teenage anger management issues that are time tested to work.

Teenage anger management is really something a parent does not need to deal with when the are bringing up their family in a safe and secure environment. But, there are occasions when the teenager does have anger management issues that need to be dealt with. No one can deny that a teenager who suffers with anger, is really not to blame for having feelings of this nature. Once that one point is identified, that is, the teenager is not at fault, then the issue can be successfully dealt with. There will be nothing to gain by having the teenager feeling unsupported and responsible for their own feelings.