Popsugar / Dr. Anna Guanche The Surprising Effects the Keto Diet Can Have on Your Skin July 31, 2018

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The ketogenic diet has become more mainstream over the past year thanks to celebrity endorsements from stars like Halle Berry, and the amazing before and after weight-loss transformations. While there’s still much to learn about the low-carb, high-fat diet and how it affects the body, experts have found that the benefits are greater than weight loss alone.

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Hello Giggles / Dr. Anna Guanche Eye creams aren’t the hoax you think they are, and this expert agrees July 30, 2018

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Even if you slap a good eye cream onto your skin, it’s hard to know if it’s actually working. However, this is one important step in your routine that you shouldn’t skip. Dr. Anna Guanche, a board-certified dermatologist, told HelloGiggles that “eye creams work overtime to keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay.” She added: “These products help hydrate the skin to plump out fine lines, and it may even de-puff the skin if it has caffeine or actives similar to Preparation H.”

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Light Workers / Dr. Ming Wang How an Atheist Who Survived Horrors of China’s Culture Revolution Found Jesus July 30, 2018

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From enduring China’s infamous Cultural Revolution to finding success as a medical doctor after emigrating to the U.S. nearly penniless and with no knowledge of the English language, Dr. Ming X. Wang has proven that he’s a survivor.

Wang, a renowned eye surgeon based in Nashville, Tennessee, and the author of “From Darkness to Sight: A Journey from Hardship to Healing,” recently described the dire situation he faced in the midst of Communist Party Chairman Mao Zedong’s political movement that spanned from 1966-1976, one that threw China into cultural upheaval.

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The New York Times / Dr. Paul Turek The Dawning of Sperm Awareness July 30, 2018

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SAN FRANCISCO — Dr. Paul Turek was on his way to speak to employees at a cryptocurrency investment firm one recent afternoon about a growing anxiety for the men in the office: what’s going on with their sperm?

Is there enough? Is the existing supply satisfactory? Are we men enough?

“They’re worried, right?” Dr. Turek said. “And we’re O.K. with the worry.”

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SheKnows / Dr. Anna Guanche Can You Really Be Allergic to the Sun? July 26, 2018

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Summer is in full swing, and more than a few of us have already dealt with a miserable sunburn. (Please pass the aloe.) On a good day, I fall into the category of “people who burn after 10 minutes in the sun,” but that’s because I’m simply sensitive to sunlight. It’s not uncommon to be sensitive to the sun, but approximately 10 to 15 percent of the population is allergic to the sun according to Harvard Health Publishing.

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