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! 

Guys, as you get older, things…don’t…exactly…work like they used to. 

What’s going on? 

Well, your body is probably producing less testosterone, a hormone that promotes vitality and is involved in mood, sex drive, muscle mass, and muscle strength.  

So, less testosterone can mean fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, decreased sex drive, and even symptoms of depression. 

If that sounds a little too familiar, we suggest talking to your healthcare provider or pharmacist, because something else could be going on. Some medical conditions and even certain medications can lower your testosterone levels.  

But good news! There are things that can be done to help.  

This is Mega Boost RED, a supplement produced by Irwin Naturals.  

Bear with me, because I’m going to nerd out a little on the ingredients. 

First, we have LJ100® Longjack, a patented extract that preliminary research suggests can help maintain testosterone levels. 

Next is L-Citrulline (SIT-true-lean), an amino acid that is readily converted to L-Arginine (AHR-jen-ine), which can then be converted into Nitric Oxide. Say what?  

OK, here’s why that’s important:  Nitric Oxide is naturally produced in the inner lining of blood vessels. It helps to relax and dilate vessels for increased blood flow. 

Finally, we have Asian Ginseng, traditionally used as a revitalizing tonic, and Ginkgo extract, traditionally used to help support blood circulation.  

Remember, fellas, taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. 

And that’s the Skinney on men’s health and Irwin Mega Boost RED! 

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!