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2019 Health Relaxation

How to keep your teeth healthy if you grind them in your sleep

7 min read

November 03, 2018 at 12:27PM If you’re really into oral hygiene (as we all should be), you may have switched to a holistic dentist, ditched the fluoride for homemade toothpaste, or concocted a turmeric and coconut oil “mask” to keep your pearly whites looking good. But teeth grinding, otherwise known as bruxism, is one bad habit that you could still be partaking in without even knowing it. It’s actually a very common issue at any age, says Beverly Hills-based cosmetic dentist Bill Dorfman, DMD. Although the grinding mainly goes down at night while you’re sleeping, it can also happen during the day. So if you fall into the former category, how do you know if you’re grinding your teeth at night? Asking your significant other or a loved one (one that is totally cool with creepily watching you sleep) is a good place to start, Dr. Dorfman says. However, the only way to know for sure is to ask your dentist. “A trained dentist will be able to look at your teeth and know instantly just by the wear patterns on your teeth,” he says. Before you pencil in an appointment with your dentist—which you should be doing regularly anyway because, hygiene—noting your symptoms, if any, can also give you a good indication of whether you’re engaging in bruxism while you snooze. Things like headaches, migraines, and stiffness in the jaw can all be telltale signs, says Dr. Dorfman. Tooth damage is also a major red flag, says Timothy Chase, DMD, a

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2019 Health Fashion Jewellery

Your A to Z guide for winter jacket styles and shopping

9 min read

November 03, 2018 at 09:57AM We’re finally making that seasonal shift (no, not daylight saving time) from sweater weather to outerwear no longer being elective. It’s a wardrobe transition that confounds more than a few every year. Since your coat is essentially your outfit for an entire season, the sartorial stakes are pretty high. The market is completely oversaturated with more options than you could ever sift through—a problem which led to the creation of this glossary of winter jacket styles. Shopping for a coat comes down to picking the style that both fits your aesthetic and your cold weather requirements. But you can pretty much find every jacket style with different levels of insulation so what it’s really a matter of homing in on a silhouette and letting that filter down your options. “Brands that focus on material and construction quality are the same brands that are thinking about the longevity of their designs in the ever-changing, trend-driven fashion landscape.” —Jeff Johnson, co-founder and creative director of outerwear brand The Arrivals To help you do this, take some advice from Jeff Johnson, co-founder and creative director of outerwear brand The Arrivals. “Follow quality,” he says. “Brands that focus on material and construction quality are the same brands that are thinking about the longevity of their designs in the ever-changing, trend-driven fashion landscape.” When you’re looking for a jacket that’ll work this season (as well as for seasons to come), Johnson suggests asking yourself a few questions: “Does the product keep you warm and

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2019 Health

Yes, you actually *can* cut your own bangs—here’s how

3 min read

November 03, 2018 at 04:01AM “Should I get bangs?” It’s one of those questions that seems to pop up every few years when you’re looking for a change. Then come the polls: friends, family, and colleagues must weigh in, as the pendulum swings back and forth until you finally find your answer. If you go with choice A—to get bangs—the next decision is all about how you go about getting them. The obvious choice is simply to make an appointment at a salon, but, for the bold and daring, you may consider performing the feat yourself. It’s just taking a small section of your hair and snipping, after all—right? While the thought of cutting your own bangs can make some people cringe, with the right advice on-hand, you’re certainly capable of executing the style yourself—but that doesn’t mean it’s going to be that easy. “To cut your own bangs or not to cut your own bangs… it’s the age-old question,” says Brooke Jordan, owner and master stylist at Brooklyn’s Bird House salon. “It seems like such a simple thing, and it can be, but it can also be disastrous.” All of the hairdressers I spoke with say to go to a professional if at all possible because it can be a tricky skill to master. “Even as a hairdresser, I prefer for another person to cut my bangs,” says Jordan “To cut a good bang actually takes a lot of strategy and technique—evaluating face shape, considering length, and creating movement and texture,” she

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2019 Health

10 pro tips for overcoming insecurity and cultivating unshakable confidence

6 min read

November 03, 2018 at 04:00AM Insecurity is something we’ve all experienced at some point or another. Even the most confident person in the room is surely insecure about something. The thing about insecurity is that it has the power to hold us back in all areas of life. And the culprit can totally be little things, like worrying about whether or not you’re wearing the latest, chicest leggings, or the really big life stuff, like negotiating for a higher salary or staying in a toxic relationship because you subconsciously don’t believe you deserve to be happy. Although there are many reasons that can explain how a sense of insecurity is cultivated, according to confidence and communications expert Karol Ward, some common examples include growing up in an environment that didn’t feel emotionally safe, or experiencing a traumatizing incident that provided for negative feedback (i.e., getting dumped made you believe you are unlovable, or bombing a presentation in middle school led you to believe you’re terrible at public speaking). The good news is insecurities are not set in stone. You can 100 percent overcome them, no matter how big or small they are. Doing so just requires some work on yourself and a plan of action. But, know this: Regardless of what your insecurity tells you (you’re not good enough, worthy enough, pretty enough—blah, blah, blah), we are all inherently enough. Period.   Ready to feel more confident than ever? Keep reading for expert tips to kick insecurity to the curb for good.

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