Did you know that by age five, nearly 50% of children have one or more cavities? Yikes! 

Clearly, the best way to protect your kids’ teeth is to teach them good dental habits early on. 

That means dental check-ups twice a year. 

And good health starts with good nutrition, so make sure kids get lots of calcium. (An excellent source is dairy, by the way!) 

We all know to brush at least twice a day, but you can get kids to kick it up a notch with the Beurer (pronounced bower) kids’ electric toothbrush!  

It's like a mini dance party for kids’ teeth, and they will love brushing with it! 

We also recommend Therabreath products, because they are formulated to fight cavities and freshen breath without harsh chemicals.  

Finally, don't forget to floss daily!  

We especially like the new Grin “smooth” flossers because – as the name implies – they glide smoothly between teeth. 

And that’s the Skinney on kids’ oral care – and the path to pearly whites! 

Want to hear something totally gross? Mobile phones typically carry 10 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Ew…. 

So, we all know that good hand washing is the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses. 

There are lots of reasons to up your game in terms of hand washing.  

Maybe you have an infant or small children, maybe you or someone you care for is immunocompromised or vulnerable to illness, or maybe you work with the public all day like, oh I don’t know…Pharmacists.  

I’ll let you in on a little secret: This is the superhero of handwashing. (holding product) 

Hibiclens is an over-the counter, hospital-strength antiseptic skin cleanser.  

It kills germs on contact and – check this out – bonds with the skin to continue killing germs that live on the skin after washing! 

Amazingly, it’s still gentle enough on the skin for routine hand washing, even for children or those with sensitive skin. 

The active ingredient is 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), an antiseptic agent that decreases microbial flora on the skin and lowers infection risk.  

I should note that Hibiclens helps prevent skin infections, but it doesn't treat existing skin infections.  

It should not be used to wash your face or other sensitive areas of your body.  

Now you know the Skinney on Hibiclens – the Superhero of Handwashing!  

Here’s a little trivia for you: What organ is only about 2% of your body weight, but uses 20% of your energy?  

Yup, it’s your brain. (You guys are so smart!) 

Speaking of smart, check this out: The human brain contains approximately one hundred billion neurons – roughly the same as the stars in the Milky Way.  

Information runs between neurons in our brains for everything we see, think, or do.  

So, it’s pretty important to take care of that noggin – especially as we age. 

Now, like any other body part, your brain benefits when you live a healthy lifestyle.  

You know the drill: eat a nutritious diet, get good rest, exercise, limit alcohol, etc. 

But there are some supplements that can help too, and one of them is kinda flying off the shelves here at Kinney: It’s called Neuriva. 

Its two main ingredients are coffee fruit extract and phosphatidylserine (faas·fuh·tuh·dill·sa·reen) or PS. (Sooo much easier to say!) 

Coffee fruit extract is derived from the coffee cherry. (And you probably thought it was a coffee bean, right? Nope!)  

Turns out that it increases production of BDNF, or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor. (Yes, it’s a thing. Your body synthesizes in the endoplasmic reticulum. Sounds like something from Ghost Busters, right?) 

BDNF plays a starring role in the survival and growth of neurons neuronal survival and growth and is crucial for maintaining mental sharpness, especially as we age.  

It’s also associated with improved mood and sleep quality, and even protection against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. 

PS is a fatty substance found mainly in the nerve cells of the brain that protects brain cells and facilitates communication between them. It may also improve cognitive function.  

Put BDNF & PS together and you have not just alphabet soup but a recipe for better brain health.  

Neuriva is GMO-free, gluten-free, decaffeinated, and vegetarian. I should note that it does contain soy-based ingredients. 

And here’s something bonus: Neuriva has a Brain Gym app where you can play brain games daily and track your progress.  

And now you know the Skinney on Neuriva!