In 2004, other researchers reported that TRIM5a protects rhesus monkeys from HIV. The TRIM5a protein first latches on to a HIV virus, then other TRIM5a proteins gang up and destroy the virus. There is hope for the human race after all! [Link]

I’m not exactly a huge fan of drinking milk but when I was young, chocolate milk was the next best day to skipping lessons! Now they tell me chocolate milk may actually be good for my body! Who would have thought?! [Link]

Fidget Keep most meals under 400 calories Take yourself off cruise control Drink 8 glasses of water per day Step it up–and down Use grocery bags as dumbbells Eat 4 g of fiber at every meal Very good to know information. [Link]

Clothing is crushing us! Trapped in tomb-like textiles, we exile our flesh from experiencing the environment. [Link]

Very good to know information. [Link]

Flossing isn’t just a way to remove food stuck between your teeth. Regular flossing reduces cavities, gum disease and bad breath by helping to remove plaque that forms along the gum line. So the big question; do you floss before or after brushing your teeth? (I do it after!)