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The simple – and complicated – task of shoveling snow

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The simple – and complicated – task of shoveling snow

Mother Nature has spoken and the winter storm has arrived. Now it's time for the hard part: clearing a driveway or sidewalk covered in snow. Depending on the temperature and amount of snow to be moved, such a task can be daunting, and without proper precautions, painful as well. There are, however, ways to clear snow safely.

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Brush, clean in between to build a healthy smile

February is National Children's Dental Health Month and this year's theme is "Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile."

Army Col. Georgia G. Rogers, consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General for Dental Public Health, recommended children brush for at least two minutes, twice a day to reduce the bacteria that can cause tooth decay. Parents should begin brushing their child's teeth as soon as they are visible in the mouth. An adult should always assist children under the age of eight years of age with tooth brushing.

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