Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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Secrets to a Longer Life: Start By Controlling Weight

Time magazine recently devoted an issue to living longer. Showcased in the article were a group of individuals over age 100, in other words centenarians, and their habits had some commonalities. Most walked or exercised most days of the week and were also active during the day. Most did have treats and wine, but sprinkled through the week, not... Read moreChevron

10 Skin Care Myths

1. Doing facial exercises will tone my facial muscles, and make me look younger.Doing facial exercises can actually stretch skin and cause more lines and wrinkles. Whether you realize it or not, the face is the one area of the body where muscles connect directly to the skin - there are no ligaments or other tissue padding in between. Your... Read moreChevron

Ten Things You'll Do for Your Skin This Year

Your skin can tell a lot about you. It can reveal how well hydrated you are, whether or not you're eating a healthy diet, whether you do or don't stay out of the sun. A doctor or skin expert can scrutinize your skin and within a minute or two have a list of observations that can indicate your state of health. Let's also not forget that your... Read moreChevron

Watch your skin during the holidays

Whether it's good stress or bad stress, persistently heightened emotional extremes can play havoc with your skin.  Add some sleep deficit and a big dose of holiday treats and you have a recipe for ......skin issues.  The last thing you want during the holiday season is to have a break out of acne (or multiple breakouts) or to have dark... Read moreChevron

To Have a Facial or Not – That Is the Question

Or the question really is - in order to achieve a healthy, glowing countenance does a person need regular facials?  A New York Times article recently visited this topic in depth.  Apparently many people subscribe to regular facials, though they haven't done their due diligence to investigate whether or not these facials really do deliver... Read moreChevron