Maria Vargas was fed up with looking like an old woman. That was how the 68-year-old felt when she walked down the street. “I’d lost the looks of men,” said Vargas, who is divorced. “I’d walk by men and men would probably go, “Yeah, there’s a cute grandma.'” So in February, after months of wrestling with the decision, she got a neck lift. (more…)
One Baby Boomer in three now officially counts as obese – and another is overweight. That two-thirds of this aging generation (born 1946 to 1964) struggles with significant excess weight – multiple experts said – is a crisis. David Nico, author of Diet Diagnosis, went further: “This is not a health crisis. It’s a tragedy.” (more…)
Acne is not a small problem. In fact, a whopping 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 are estimated to have experienced acne at least once in their lives, and it affects up to 50 million Americans alone every single year. No matter how common the problem, though, it’s still shrouded in negativity and is usually a shameful experience for those suffering through it. (more…)
In October a new CDC report found that sexually transmitted diseases have reached an all-time high in the United States. Moreover the CDC earlier conceded that STDs can cause permanent damage leading to infertility. (more…)
Sober for more than 30 years, Howard Samuels knows firsthand the tragic reality of addiction. He hit rock bottom during his own battle with heroin and alcohol — before finally reclaiming his life. (more…)
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