An individual’s lifestyle has emerged as one of the most important determinants in the development of present and future cardiovascular disease. The major benefits of a prudentlifestyle are its significant effects on the cells that line the arteries. Continue reading
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Plastic surgery on the rise with people aged over 65
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. Continue reading
An Obesity Epidemic Has Hit the Baby Boomer Generation
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.” Continue reading
How to get rid of acne scars
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. Continue reading
STDs at an all-time high: 7 effective ways to prevent STDs
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. Continue reading
Quit Giving Kids Access to Your Meds
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. Continue reading
Topless pics and all-night partying: Lindsay Lohan’s behavior cause for concern?
Lindsay Lohan seemed to have turned a corner from her wild child days, leading a quiet life in London while trying her hand as a stage actress.
Then the last three months happened. Continue reading
Seeking ‘to be visible,’ more Americans 65 and older are getting plastic surgery
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. Continue reading
Is Peripheral Neuropathy Causing the Numbness or Tingling in Your Feet?
In September 2015, Rebecca Cole noticed tingling in her toes. Within a few weeks, the tingling changed to numbness, which spread to the soles of her feet. Continue reading