I was completely blown away when I discovered baby teeth stem cell banking—the idea that those tiny teeth might someday heal injuries or fight serious diseases. Apparently, these little treasures contain something called SHED cells, which have the potential to regrow dentin and even form bone. If that sounds futuristic, well, it is. But a few companies already offer to freeze those cells just in case we need them in the future.
A Potential Life-Saver?
At first, I thought it was some internet rumor. But then I read about how stem cells in baby teeth could help repair damage caused by chemotherapy or certain diseases. Don’t get me wrong, not every dentist or scientist is totally convinced. Even one leading expert, Dr. Pamela Robey, suggested it might be too early to bank every tooth. Still, the fact remains: baby teeth stem cell banking isn’t just science fiction anymore. Who knows where the research might lead?
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The Cost vs. The Possibilities
Like most cutting-edge medical ideas, this isn’t cheap. Services such as Store-A-Tooth and ToothBank can charge upwards of $1,700 just to get started—plus yearly fees. That’s a lot of money, especially if we have no clue when (or if) these cells will prove beneficial. Yet, for parents who want “biological insurance,” baby teeth stem cell banking could be worth every penny if it ends up saving a life. It’s a gamble, sure, but some believe the payoff could be huge.
Where Science Is Headed
A 2018 University of Pennsylvania study showed that dental tissue can indeed be generated from baby teeth. That’s no small feat! But experts caution it’s too soon to treat these cells as a guaranteed fix for everything from leukemia to bone injuries. Even so, you can’t help but wonder if we’re on the verge of a breakthrough. If baby teeth stem cell banking pans out, parents might find that saving those little pearly whites was one of the smartest decisions they ever made.
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Nowadays, people are way too busy following strict working schedules and are torn between a bunch of commitments so forgetting things may come as a result of that kind of life. Age can also be the reason for the memory laps some get to experience from time to time. But when it occurs very frequently, maybe it’s about time to pay the doctor a visit. When Mark Hatzer could notice how his mother struggled remembering things, and as the condition became severe, she was hospitalized and diagnosed with dementia.
Unfortunately, it got even worse over time so at one moment Sylvia couldn’t even recognize her own son.
“When my mum was in hospital she thought it was a hotel — but the worst one she had ever been in,” Mark explained. “She didn’t recognize me and phoned the police as she thought she’d been kidnapped.”
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Mark felt devastated. He had lost his father back in 1987, and now this illness was taking his mom away from him.
“We were a double act that went everywhere together,” he said. “I despaired and never felt so alone as I had no other family to turn to. Overnight we went from a happy family to one in crisis.”
However, this devoted son wasn’t about to give up that easily. He did lots of research and decided to fight the dementia with the right foods.
They learned how the inhabitants of the Mediterranean countries are less likely to suffer from dementia because of their eating habits, so Mark created for Sylvia a special diet.
The foods in the diet are made up of plenty of “brain-boosting” foods, two among them being walnuts and blueberries.
“Everyone knows about fish but there is also blueberries, strawberries, Brazil nuts and walnuts — these are apparently shaped like a brain to give us a sign that they are good for the brain,” Mark explained.
Other important foods she included in her diet were plenty of broccoli, oats, dark chocolate, green tea, and sweet potatoes.
Over time, she started regaining parts of her memory back.
“It wasn’t an overnight miracle but after a couple of months she began remembering things like birthdays and was becoming her old self again, more alert, more engaged,” he explained.
With the combination of body and brain exercise the condition started improving. However, nothing happened overnight. It took a lot of courage and determination, as well as lots of help from family and friends.
“People think that once you get a diagnosis your life is at an end,” Mark said. “You will have good and bad days but it doesn’t have to be the end.”
This diet seemed to work, so the Alzheimer’s society shares Sylvia’s recipes and exercises on their blog hoping they will help other patients ease the symptoms.
“It’s fantastic that Sylvia along with her son Mark have taken action to create a personal plan that works well for her dementia diagnosis,” said Sue Clarke from the Alzheimer’s Society.
“There is currently no cure or way of preventing the progression of the condition, but taking regular gentle exercise, eating a healthy diet and doing cognitive exercises can help someone with dementia manage their condition more effectively.”
Sylvia and Mark’s efforts may help a lot of other people feel better. Their commitment and devotion led to Sylvia being invited to one of Queen Elizabeth’s garden parties.
We are really glad for Sylvia. She is one lucky lady for having raised such an exceptional son like Mark.
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I was honestly shocked when I first heard Trump left Super Bowl early, despite dropping an estimated $15-$20 million on logistics, security, and all those presidential bells and whistles. Just think of the cost for Air Force One, the Secret Service, local law enforcement, plus any stadium upgrades. Yet even with that hefty price tag, the president didn’t hang around to watch the entire game, which left everyone speculating. Was he mad that the Kansas City Chiefs were losing? Upset over Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance? Or was it just the best way to avoid traffic?
The Chiefs Connection
Some fans believe Trump bailed because he’s a Chiefs supporter (though he’s never outright said so) and they were taking a beating from the Philadelphia Eagles. Tight end Travis Kelce seemed excited at the idea of playing in front of the president, calling it an “honor,” which only fueled this theory. One Twitter user even teased that Kelce’s comment was wasted, since Trump left Super Bowl early once the score went south. In the end, the Chiefs couldn’t secure a third consecutive title, losing 40-22.
Offended by Kendrick’s Set?
Another big idea floating around: Maybe Trump didn’t appreciate Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, which apparently included a few references that seemed pointed at him. Some people on social media said that after Kendrick’s subtle digs, Trump packed up and left. Others, though, pointed out that’s a bit of a stretch. Still, it’s worth noting Lamar’s performance had its share of political statements—enough for fans to assume it clashed with Trump’s presence.
Or Just Logistics?
Plenty of folks believe the simplest explanation is probably true: Presidents rarely stay at big events until the bitter end. Can you imagine the chaotic security situation if the motorcade tried leaving at the same time as every other fan? Maybe Trump left Super Bowl early just to avoid creating a traffic nightmare or endangering the crowd. Whether that’s the real answer or not, people sure love speculating. And, hey, if you’re going to spend $20 million for a seat at the big game, you at least want to enjoy some of it—right?
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The Super Bowl showed Philadelphia Eagles destroying the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, denying them the chance to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title. For Travis Kelce, the day was far from a good one. Not only his team lost the grand finale but also his girlfriend, Taylor Swift, was booed by fans during the game.
The moment Swift appeared on the jumbotron, the crowd erupted in jeers.
That forced the singer to turn to her friend, Ice Spice, and ask her, “What is going on?”
Being a professional, Swift handled the situation like one, giving the camera a slow side eye. Of course, that didn’t mean the booing hadn’t made her feel uncomfortable.
Booing taylor swift as if she's playing on the field against 'your' team, even though she's just sitting there looking pretty, is loser behavior pic.twitter.com/yZ13tJbDwB
Chief’s tight end, Kelce, felt the same, according to people close to him.
“Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him,” a source said.
“He always protects her and it broke his heart. He was already having a tough night and the fact that the stadium was predominantly Eagles fans didn’t help. Travis knows that this hurt her and anyone can see this.”
They added: “It’s clear to many that the Eagles fans feel she is a traitor of sorts. Being from Pennsylvania and even wearing Eagles gear prior to dating him.”
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Allegedly, Kelce also commented on President Trump’s response to Swift being booed at the Super Bowl game.
Trump, who is the first ever sitting president of the country to attend the major sporting event, took to Truth Social to write, “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed.
“The world is healing!”
Prior to the game, Kelce commented Trump’s presence at the game. He said he would be honored to play in front of the president, no matter who the president is.
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“Travis believes that it was unnecessary for Trump to take a dig at her especially after he voiced that he was honoured for a president to be there,” the source added.
“After Taylor being shut out for a Grammy and Travis losing the biggest game of the year it just hasn’t been a good week for them.
“But he knows that even though this is not a happy ending to the season having her love gives him so much joy.”
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Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs in the LIX Super Bowl, with one standout moment being the presence of President Donald Trump at the Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, where the game was held.
Trump made history being the first ever sitting president of the United States to watch the Super Bowl game live.
Before the “Big Game,” Trump said in a statement, “I look forward to joining the fans in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX to cheer on two great teams – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles – as they battle for the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy.”
During the national anthem, performed by Jon Batiste, before the game on Sunday, February 9, the camera showed the president who was spotted in a salute.
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Some commented on the salute he gave the crowd, with a person writing, “Why is he standing like that? He didn’t even serve in the military. That’s hilarious.” Another added: “The hand over the heart gesture is really difficult for him.”
A person commented, “Donald Trump better be sitting during this military salute moment tbh.” Someone else added: “Why does Donald Trump salute, is he an army vet?”
Of course, President Trump’s supporters were quick to write that being the Commander in Chief gives him all the right to salute during the national anthem.
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“They didn’t boo him. They cheered very loudly. He is expected to salute as he is commander in chief. It is his duty,” one person commented. “He’s literally the Commander-In-Chief of the entire United States Military,” another added.
In the game anticipated by the entire nation, the Eagles beat the Chiefs 40-22, denying them the chance to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title.
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Taylor Swift cheered for boyfriend Travis Kelce at last night’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. In fact, she rarely misses a change to see Kelce play, and as much as everyone would expect her presence there, it seemed that some were bothered by her.
Namely, when the singer was shown on the big screen in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, many booed her.
She appeared to have given a slow side eye to the camera before asking her friend and rapper, Ice Spice, “What is going on?”
Taylor Swift was then seen smiling and telling something to the people seated next to her.
This, however, isn’t the first time the So High School singer to be booed at the Super Bowl. In 2023, Patriots fans started jeering at her while she watched her tight end boyfriend.
Fans on X believe they know why Swift was booed during the match that saw the Chiefs lose the game.
“Eagles fans are booing her. She’s originally from Philly area but obviously rooting for Travis and chiefs,” one person said.
Another added: “The booos are from eagles fans aka the opposite team she supports this is normal.”
Booing taylor swift as if she's playing on the field against 'your' team, even though she's just sitting there looking pretty, is loser behavior pic.twitter.com/yZ13tJbDwB
“What I don’t understand is why people booed at Taylor Swift? Like she was doing literally nothing and she’s just there to show support to Travis Kelce and see the game, it’s not like they’re going to make a Gabriella-Troy scene in High School Musical 3,” someone else commented.
A person explained this booing in a hilarious way. “Boyfriend: I can’t believe they haven’t showed Taylor Swift yet. Me: I heard that they showed a shot of her in the stadium and she got booed. Boyfriend: Why’d she get booed? Me: Um, the Philadelphia Eagles are playing her boyfriend’s team. These are the same fans that booed Santa Claus.
“Anyway, go birds.”
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The Super Bowl was also watched by President Donald Trump.
This makes him the first ever sitting US president to attend the game.
In the past, or during the presidential campaign last year to be exact, Swift showed her endorsement for Kamala Harris publicly, which triggered Trump to write on Truth Social, “I hate Taylor Swift.”
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King Charles has his most loyal supporter in his sister, Princess Anne. The brother and sister share a strong bond that dates back from the time they were still just children.
Over the years, Princess Anne has shown her love and loyalty for Charles many times, and most recently, she did it again when she announced she won’t be stepping down from her royal duties despite the accident she suffered.
Namely, late Queen Elizabeth’s daughter was involved in an incident at the Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England, during which she had sustained minor injuries and a concussion, the Palace reports.
Her medical team noted that her head injuries matched the impact from a horse’s head or legs.
This incident caused Princess Anne to experience temporary memory loss.
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“For the last several years, Zara Tindall has been worried that the palace has been relying too heavily on her septuagenarian mother,” Christopher Andersen, author of The King, shared with Fox News.
“She has a point,” the author added. “Princess Anne is routinely described as the hardest-working royal, racking up 457 engagements last year alone. She has always been fondly thought of as inexhaustible — even invincible. When Zara saw her mother lying in a hospital bed suffering from a severe concussion and memory loss, she was understandably shaken.”
Luckily, she recovered and was able to return to her royal duties.
In the past, King Charles and Princess Anne had different opinions regarding the way the monarchy should evolve. This is especially true when it comes to slimming down the monarchy, something King Charles wanted to do even before taking over the throne.
“Well, I think the ‘slimmed down’ was said in a day when there were a few more people around. It doesn’t sound like a good idea from where I’m standing, I would say. I’m not quite sure what else we can do,” Anne told CBC.
The truth is that the royal family lost working royals in recent years.
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One loss was the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Another came with Harry and Meghan stepping back from their roles. A third was Prince Andrew. He was forced to leave his position as a senior working royal following the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
During the interview, Princess Anne was also asked if the Royal Family engages in discussions about their relevance. She replied: “There will be everywhere. It’s not a conversation that I would necessarily have. I think it’s perfectly true that it is a moment where you need to have that discussion.
“But I would just underline that the monarchy provides, with the constitution, a degree of long-term stability that is actually quite hard to come by any other way.”
She added: “We as a family see ourselves there to support that role. What we do, we hope, contributes to the monarchy and the way in which it can convey continuity, of not just interest, but of service, of understanding, the way that people in communities want to live their lives.”
Royal expert Ian Pelham Turner believes that Princess Anne is the most reliable Royal Family member.
The Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal are taking part in the royal procession on horseback.
“When she had her unfortunate accident with a horse, many pundits thought this would be the end of her service,” Pelham Turner said.
“But miraculously, after taking an absence of leave to recover, she is back hitting the trail again as strong as ever. The shiny example [of] this work ethic was her mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. She has fulfilled many roles with her brother, the king, mainly out of action.”
The royal expert continued: “She is a no-nonsense royal who does not suffer fools gladly. She is an inspiration to other royals, setting the bar very high on work ethics.”
As Princess Anne’s relationship with the King, it’s always been a close one.
In fact, when Anne said she would continue working after the accident, the King had mixed emotions.
“Camilla might be the love of his life, but Anne’s his greatest and most reliable confidante,” a royal aide said, as reported by Express. “Anne’s the only one with the ability to tell him uncomfortable truths and pull him back from any emotional distractions.”
“The conversation they had about that was unusually emotional for Charles and he did break down in tears over her lifelong loyalty to him,” the source added. “In private, he is simply overjoyed that she’ll be there with him until the end.”
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Starting the morning with a cup of coffee is a common ritual for millions of people worldwide. The truth is that many of us enjoy this beverage not only for its deeply satisfying aroma and taste but also because it helps boost our energy, keep us wake when we need it, and enhances our mood.
Of course, coffee is also related to socializing, and meetings, as well as to relaxed breaks.
But have you ever thought about the coffee grounds? Most of us just throw it in the garbage without being aware of their usage. Yes, coffee grounds are versatile. They can be used as natural fertilizers, for removing grease from the dishes, and as an insect repellent, among the rest.
If your yard gets “invaded” by wasps, mosquitoes, or ants, just use coffee grounds. A research from 2015 confirmed that these insects find the coffee aroma unpleasant, so it would keep them away. Simply place coffee grounds around the plants or along the pathways and add a few drops of lemon on it for a better effect.
Feeding your plants with coffee grounds will result in rich soil.
Further, it will attract warms, and we all know that warms mean healthy garden, and will repel snails and slugs. In case you own a cat, the smell of the coffee would keep it from digging and pooping in the garden.
If you opt for natural ways to keep the strange odor out of your fridge, place a bowl of coffee grounds inside. In no time, your fridge, as well as your freezer, would smell pleasant and nice.
Another purpose of coffee grounds, among the many, is that it absorbs the grease from pots and pans. Use it to scrub them and make them shiny again.
The beauty of coffee grounds is that they can be used for beautifying and exfoliating our skin and getting rid of the bags under our eyes.
In case you want to give it a go, here’s a recipe for the cream that helps with the bags under the eyes. Mix 3 tbsp coconut oil, 2 tbsp almond oil, and 5 tbsp coffee grounds in a saucepan. Boil for 30 minutes, strain, add 2 more tbsp coconut oil, and mix well. Pour into jars. Use under eyes for a healthy glow.
Who knew that the coffee leftovers can be used in so many ways.
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