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Why Should My Child Need Early Orthodontic Treatment?

Much debate lives among orthodontic professionals between early orthodontic treatment (ages 7 to 9) and traditional orthodontic intervention (11+ years old). The American Association of Orthodontists endorses that all youngsters should be evaluated by a dentist or orthodontist at the age of seven. The early phase (Phase 1) begins around age 8 or 9. This [...]

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Early Retirement – The Facts!

Whilst ‘early’ retirement might sound wonderful, many people would not wish to be pensioned off quite that easily. In fact, worthwhile work in a stretching, yet enjoyable environment is probably much more likely to keep you feeling young, than an enforced early traditional retirement! And we know that work just is so often not like [...]

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Early Orthodontic Treatment Boosts Self-Esteem in Small Children

Bullying is endemic among schoolchildren, and the effects can be devastating and long lasting. The persistently bullied kid shows a definite psychological type, with poorly developed social skills and a submissive nature. Physical appearance acts a major role in bullying. Teasing related to dental appearance is hurtful. Fortunately, there is evidence of a marked increase [...]

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The Early History Of Batteries

Do you think batteries are a new thing? How long do you think they have been around? One hundred years? Two hundred? More? Actually, believe it or not the oldest known battery dates back over 2,000 years! What the heck would someone have needed a battery for 2,000 years ago? This primitive battery found in [...]

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A Look Back In Time At Early Clocks

According to scientists humans have been on the planet for millions of years but it wasn’t until a few thousand years ago that some of the ancient civilizations saw the need to know the time of day. It is believed that this became necessary due to the growing religious events and social activities. One culture [...]

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Early lung cancer detection needed

When Dana Reeve, widow of actor Christopher Reeve, died of lung cancer, the stories of her death pointed out that she didn’t smoke. She was young, only 44; she had nursed her paralyzed husband for eight years; she left a 13-year-old son an orphan. And how could she have gotten lung cancer? She had never [...]

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