Health & Fitness Lifestyle
Take years off your appearance with cosmetic eyelid surgery
By Judy Latta
Your eyes are probably your most prominent facial feature. They communicate to others — sometimes incorrectly — information about you, your mood and your feelings. …
It’s not rocket science; even a dummy can do it
If you’ve ever struggled with trying to figure out what you need to do to take to maintain a healthier lifestyle, you’re not alone.
The 2011 Food …
Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
By Judy Latta
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common infection of the body. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) estimates that UTIs account for …
By Cheryl Alexander
Our spine is our support, our source of motion, the information highway for our nervous system, and our tool for walking, bending and sitting. Yet until we have a problem, our spines are …
If you’re scared that you will one day hear the words, “You have breast cancer,” you’ve got plenty of company. Breast cancer is the most feared cancer among women. Sometimes, it’s not just the word …
Dental veneers can jump start your new attitude
By Cheryl Alexander
Do talking and smiling make you feel self-conscious due to discolored, uneven, broken or gapped teeth? Do you feel that your confidence would greatly improve if …
A5,000-year-old practice based on Indian philosophy, yoga has gained so much popularity in the United States in recent years that the federal government designated September as National Yoga Month. Yoga uses a combination of postures, …
It’s time to get up, get out and get moving
Each year our reliance on fast food and take-out grows as our lifestyles become faster paced with less time to spend in the kitchen trying to …
Hand pain can affect anyone but is particularly common among baby boomers. Traumatic injury accounts for some pain, but arthritis is a factor for many people. It’s estimated that one out of every five people …
By Judy Latta
With the arrival of summer, many of us look forward to lazy days at the beach, lounging by the pool, gardening, summer sports and other outdoor activities. Not only do these outings in …
By Elizabeth Anthony
You’ve dieted and cleansed, pushed up and squatted down, sucked in and sucked up, yet you still don’t have the taut tummy you desire and deserve. Most of us strive for a flat …
Each year the Men’s Health Network designates the week leading up to Father’s Day as National Men’s Health Week. The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and …
It’s a fact of life that vision changes occur as you get older. But these changes don’t have to compromise your lifestyle. Knowing what to expect and when to seek professional care are important steps …
The human foot is a biological masterpiece. Its strong, flexible and functional design enables it to do its job well and without complaint — if you take care of it and don’t take it for …
Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than a half-million Americans annually. Globally, about 13 percent of all deaths are due to cancer, according to the World Health Organization …
A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS WITHIN REACH
Aside from detracting from your appearance, misaligned teeth also affect your confidence level. However, because of the constraints and consequences associated with traditional braces, many people, both teens and adults, opt to do nothing …
Everyone wants a great smile, but not everyone is blessed with naturally straight, pearly white teeth. Today, there is an array of solutions for these dental issues, from braces, to bleaching, to veneers.
Graceful aging means exploring your options
Whether we like it or not, graceful aging requires maintenance. While some folks are genetically predisposed to great skin that doesn’t seem to sag or wrinkle, and others have carefully …
Transform sagging skin into a swan-like neckline
Recently during a conversation with a few women friends of mine, the topic turned to our on-going aesthetic treatments and wish lists for future work to enhance and …
A nutritionist can help you cook for better health
Many advances in modern medicine have occurred over the past hundred years or so, but some of the greatest advances in the recent past have been in …
Women are turning to bio-identical hormones as they age, but is it safe?
A woman’s hormonal balance is unique in that it changes daily, weekly, and throughout their lifetime. Many women enjoy the notion of no …
Many are preventable, and most respond well to treatment
While exercise is wonderful for health, people who exercise do run the risk of injury.
Although exercise rarely triggers serious heart problems, they must be the first concern …
Body’s largest organ takes major impact
While most Americans are keenly aware of the potentially deadly health consequences of cigarette smoking on the heart and lungs, many smokers don’t realize the effects that smoking can have …
Responsible oral health care goes beyond brushing to include the state of your gums, which are actually tissues that receive and transmit blood back to the heart. Any bacteria in your mouth may find its …
Tips for fighting eye problems common with age
Good vision is a vital part of feeling your best. We rely on sight more than any other sense to enjoy life to the fullest. Your vision changes …
Breast reduction may be the solution you are looking for …
While many women elect to have the size of their breasts enhanced, there are just as many who feel that too much is too much. Breast …
The Prostate Cancer Foundation reiterated its position that PSA screening Responding to continued debate over PSA screening, the Prostate Cancer foundation reiterated its position that PSA screening remains a valuable tool, in combination with other …
