As a new class of freshmen heads off to college this fall, it’s easy to get caught up in all the myths and urban legends that surround this pivotal time. Sure, your first day of school may be exactly like what happens to the central characters in movies like Legally Blonde, Animal House, or Good Will Hunting — but chances are, it’ll be much less raucous, with a lot of more parental figures hovering in the background.

When dental problems arise, it can be a very distressing event for many individuals. Many dental conditions can cause pain. Additionally, they can be a source of embarrassment that affects an individual’s self-confidence. Cosmetic dentistry is a subcategory of dental practices that focus on restoring both the functionality and the cosmetic appeal of a person’s teeth and gums.

One of the most important things to realize as we grow up is that everyone feels awkward sometimes. Some days, you’ll head to work feeling amazing, rocking a great pair of shoes or a killer outfit, and you’ll feel like you can conquer the world. Other days, you’ll leave your house and realize your shirt is on backwards right after someone tells you about that piece of spinach stuck in your teeth.

Eating disorders are on the rise in North America. While many people think they are the result of a conscious choice influenced by culture alone, this is not the case. Recent research demonstrates that eating disorders are illnesses with psychological and neurobiological roots.

A full, thick head of hair is associated with youthfulness and masculinity, so it’s no surprise that thinning hair affects the confidence and self-esteem of men everywhere. The sad reality is that approximately 40% of men will experience some degree of hair loss or thinning by the time they are 40 years of age.

Is your job, your relationship, or the general state of the world today stressing you out? Even the most seemingly together person can find themselves overwhelmed by tension and have difficulty coping from time to time.