Tuesday December 26, 2000

Daily Dose

Now... a mouthwash that could kill cigarette cravings, pregnancy without breaking a sweat, and if you’re stuffed up try hanging up your cell phone. Here's today's Daily Dose.

Cell phone users, listen up! You can get a stuffed up nose just by dialing up. Researchers say using a cellular phone actually causes a stuffy nose. It increases the temperature of your face making blood vessels in the nose expand causing pressure. Until we know all the dangers of using a cell phone, keep conversations short.

Having trouble getting pregnant? Women can increase their odds by putting their workout on hold. Exercise can put a crimp on conception because it reduces hormone levels needed for a healthy pregnancy.

Want to quit smoking? All you have to do is rinse. Dentists are working on a mouthwash that takes all the fun out of smoking by making cigarettes taste really bad. Smoking up to three hours after rinsing will leave a burned rubber taste in your mouth. It's not available yet, but could be within a year.

And that's today's Daily Dose.