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Peter Gollwitzer, a psychology professor at New York University who specializes in the relationship between goals and behavior, offers his take on how to develop better habits. Everyone has bad habits. Maybe you snack when you’re distressed, and drink too much when...

While screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often recommended as a practice benefit for dental offices, what are the benefits -- and harms -- of sleep apnea screening? Researchers from the University of North Carolina tried to address this question in a new...

If you’ve ever had the occasion to speak with someone about how to correct an underbite, your conversation no doubt centered on the painful idea of having to “break” the jawbone, weeks on a liquid diet because of a jaw that was then wired shut, and the application of...

Did you know the expression “long in the tooth” comes from the observation that the most wise among us tend to have longer teeth? Well, not actually “longer,” per se, but more visible. The reason is because as we get older, and thus “wiser,” our gums tend to recede...

It’s January! And, if you’re like many, that means resolutions are in full force … you’re workin’ the scale, getting your body moving, sleeping more, and maybe even working less (yeah, right!). Congratulations. Stick with it. But, remember, there are good and bad ways...

It's that time of year again. The time to prepare our New Year's resolutions so we can set them to sail in the coming year. Feverish list making will ensue, promises to loved ones will add up, and hopefully, some of those resolutions will make it past January 7th. If...

The season of giving is upon us. And no matter your religious, philosophical or political leanings, one thing is clear this time of year – people throughout the land look for opportunities to help others, and help themselves wrap up the year on the right foot. So with...

Come next week, you’re going to start thinking about sweets … a lot. Pumpkin pie, oatmeal cookies, derby pie, Apple Pie, PUMPKIN BREAD! – you can almost taste them now, right!?  … okay, sorry.  We probably just made you very hungry, didn’t we? Here’s how we’ll make it...

For some, any mention of “the holidays” is itself stress-inducing. Starting with the great American holiday, Black Friday, things can get pretty tense during all the preparation. Presents to buy, schedules to coordinate, family drama, and holiday weight gain top the...