I used to say that I came from a family of vain women. My dear and very attractive grandmother, born at the turn of the 20th century, valued her beauty so greatly that she'd go off on a "vacation" and emerge weeks later looking rather refreshed and rejuvenated. As I got older, I quickly caught on that "vacation" was merely her clever moniker for "face lift." Read the full article on … [Read more...] about The Scoop on Botox and Juvederm
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7 Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure
Quick – what causes high blood pressure? The first culprits that pop into your mind are likely to be: eating too much salt, being stressed out all the time... Read the full article on NextAvenue.org … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure
9 Ways to Protect Yourself From Falls This Winter
Remember diet guru Dr. Robert Atkins? His unfortunate death, at 72, occurred not as a result of eating the wrong foods, but from a head injury due to a fall on an icy sidewalk outside his New York City office. Many falls can be avoided, however. Stay safe outside this winter with these nine expert tips: Read the full article on NextAvenue.org … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Protect Yourself From Falls This Winter
Flu Shots: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year—flu shot season. But before you head to your doctor, pharmacy, or clinic to get your annual flu shot, know that this year... Read the full article on The Huffington Post. … [Read more...] about Flu Shots: What You Need to Know
Erectile Dysfunction Risks No One Talks About
Erectile dysfunction can usually be chalked up to physical health issues or psychological problems, but some less well-known factors... Read the full article on the Huffington Post … [Read more...] about Erectile Dysfunction Risks No One Talks About
Towns With the Best-Tasting Tap Water
For over a decade, the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has ranked tap waters from around the country. Its Great American Taste Test awards the top three for their overall taste, clarity and bouquet. "Judges tell me that the best-tasting water tastes 'pure,'" says water analyst Mike Keegan, of the Oklahoma-based NRWA. Other descriptors include "refreshing," "satisfying" and "tasty." Typical … [Read more...] about Towns With the Best-Tasting Tap Water
What You Should Know About Sex After 50
The irony of it: As baby boomers, we put sexual liberation on the map. But, like it or not, now that we’re over 50, many of us are fighting... Read the full article on Considerable.com … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Sex After 50
9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
The most common form of diabetes, Type 2 (once called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes), affects 90 to 95 percent of the 26 million Americans with diabetes. But a diabetes diagnosis isn’t inevitable, according to Gayl J. Canfield, Director of Nutrition Research at Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Fla. It comes down to living a healthy lifestyle and doing all the things you already … [Read more...] about 9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
The Truth About Calcium
Before talking about the risks of calcium supplements, it's important to understand that the amount of calcium you need per day changes over time. Your body undergoes a continuous bone "remodeling" process by removing small amounts of calcium from your bones and replacing them with new calcium. If you remove more than you replace, your bones slowly become weaker and more prone to fracture. As … [Read more...] about The Truth About Calcium
The Healing Power of Herbal Teas
Herbal teas, which are generally rich in vitamins, minerals and other healthful compounds, have been used as healing agents for thousands... Read Why Drink Tea? on HealthWomen.org … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Herbal Teas