Since early retirement is no longer an option for many in today’s economy, many older people, even those in their 60s and 70s, still need to be bring home the bacon. But competition from people 20-30 years their junior is stiff. As a result, cosmetic surgeons see an uptick in senior patients who WANT but NEED to look younger to be viable in the work place. Continue reading
If you want to fall asleep faster, think about staying awake. “It sounds counter intuitive, but for those who find it difficult to sleep because they keep worrying about not falling asleep, do the opposite,” says Sujay Kansagra, MD, director of Duke University’s Sleep Medicine program and Mattress Firm’s sleep health consultant. Continue reading
Howard C. Samuels, 64, grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth. His father, Howard J. Samuels, founded Kordite Co., which produced the Hefty bag; he sold the company for $43 million in 1958. The sale catapulted him into New York’s high society and prompted a political career that included a stint as undersecretary of commerce and director of the Small Business Administration during the presidency of Lyndon Johnson. Continue reading
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. for the second year in a row, with 290,467 patients opting for the surgery, according to new statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Continue reading
Your smile conveys so much information. It expresses happiness, can mask sadness, will indicate sarcasm, and often conveys warmth. Your smile is the feature that can light up your entire face and is often returned by whomever you may flash a grin at. But there are daily things you are doing that will ruin your smile, the majority of which involve some sort of damage to the teeth. Chances are, you are guilty of one, two, or six of these behaviors, and you are slowly and steadily lessening the general awesomeness of your smile. Continue reading
How would you feel if your whole life was literally torn apart within the space of week? The two people you loved the most, taken away from you?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Like prom for movie stars, the Academy Awards is Hollywood’s most glamorous night. It’s also the most photographed celebrity event of the year, its starry images beamed instantly around the world and endlessly reproduced in fashion magazines. Continue reading
Wayne Lipton runs Concierge Choice Physicians, which converts traditional physician offices to “hybrid”concierge practices that provide new options for patients and increase physician income. While we typically hear about concierge practices in primary care, the model is expanding to other specialties.
Successfully navigating the job search process can often seem, in and of itself, like a full-time job. An open position may garner dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of responses, requiring applicants to be more competitive while also staying abreast of requirements and preferences. Continue reading