More kids, less teeth

Research has found the more kids you have, the more teeth you lose. And it has nothing to do with your age, or how much money you make. So why does it happen? Researchers say women are prone to gingivitis when they're pregnant, which leads to serious gum disease and eventual tooth loss. And women with multiple kids have a tendency to forego their own dental needs for their kids. Read more about it here.

Weekend Fun

If your kids like big toy trucks, head to the Big Toy Truck Extravaganza Saturday from 10am to 2pm at George English Park in Ft. Lauderdale. (954-838-5363)

If you're into art and gardens, don't miss the last day to see Botero, Chihuly and Litchtenstein at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Their sculptures and artwork are on display through Saturday only.

The Athalie Range Park Aquatic Center is hosting a Swim-A-Thon Saturday to raise money for swimming scholarships in our community. Swimmers from Team FLA, in conjunction with the FLA Foundation wil swim up to 200 laps. (954-713-6388)

Less overweight kids

Good news. We may be winning the battle of the bulge with our kids. New numbers indicate the percentage of American children who are overweight or obese appears to have leveled off after a 25 year increase. Now, if we can just get mom to stop cleaning up what the kids leave behind on their plates. (that would be me) Read more about it here.

Answered prayers

Two New Zealand pilots have a great story to tell their kids someday. They ran out of fuel over a dangerous ridge, said their prayers, and then managed to land safely in a field, next to the sign that read "Jesus is Lord." Read more about it here.

Job burnout?

If you're dreading going to work every single day, you could be suffering from job burnout. Before it gets worse, experts say you can try to find your way out of the "burnout," and rediscover why you took the job in the first place. Some steps include spicing up your routine, such us taking on new tasks or finding new ways to do old tasks. Also rediscover your motivation. Read more about it here.

Germ surprises

We've all heard how germ riddled our bathrooms are as well as the kitchen, but a new list of surprising places where germs lurk is out. And what surprised me was my vacuum cleaner. Never thought of it, or the flight attendant or restuarant menu. Other surprises, your bed, and lemon wedge in your drink. Details here.