The Benefits of a Low-Carb Diet
by Gumer Liston February 3rd, 2010 | Diet, Heart Health
If through the years you have tried different kinds of diets, you know that almost all of those diets center on lowering carbohydrate intake. There is a reason why in most diets the daily carbohydrate intake is lessened significantly. Carbohydrates are used by the body for energy. When the intake of carbohydrates is less than what is necessary, the body is forced to break down fat to use as energy. Of course, when fat is broken down and used for energy, you lose weight. This is a condition known as ketosis. But weight loss is not the only
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Spider Vein Cream
by MPK February 1st, 2010 | Dermatology
Do you have spider veins? Well, if you do, you’re not alone. Reportedly, it’s the second most common complaint dermatologists receive from patients (with acne being the first).
*Who gets spider veins?*
Everyone is susceptible to some degree, but women over the age of fifty are most likely to develop them. According to a recent study, 55% of American women age 50+ suffer from spider veins. However, men are not immune from them; reportedly 45% of males age 50+ also experience this problem, too. Other risk factors include obesity, UV exposure, and lack of exercise. However, the biggest culprit is something you
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*Who gets spider veins?*
Everyone is susceptible to some degree, but women over the age of fifty are most likely to develop them. According to a recent study, 55% of American women age 50+ suffer from spider veins. However, men are not immune from them; reportedly 45% of males age 50+ also experience this problem, too. Other risk factors include obesity, UV exposure, and lack of exercise. However, the biggest culprit is something you
Rhinoplasty Complications
by Editorial Team January 27th, 2010 | Surgery
Nowadays, reality TV shows like Dr. 90210 give the illusion that rhinoplasty is an easy and relatively risk-free procedure. In reality, rhinoplasty is the most complicated cosmetic procedure there is. On the outside, the nose may look rather simple, but inside it’s a totally different story; there are dozens of different parts! To further complicate matters, the cartilage found within the nose can be very unpredictable once it has been altered.
If you’re considering a nose job, you need to be aware of these possible rhinoplasty complications:
Extensive Swelling
Most patients don’t understand just how long the swelling will last. With closed rhinoplasty,
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If you’re considering a nose job, you need to be aware of these possible rhinoplasty complications:
Extensive Swelling
Most patients don’t understand just how long the swelling will last. With closed rhinoplasty,
Sitting Too Much Is Dangerous
by Gumer Liston January 25th, 2010 | Exercise, Health News, Health Research, Heart Health
If your work involves sitting the whole day in front of the computer, then you need to know that there is a warning from health experts about sitting too much: it is dangerous to your health. What is alarming is that even if you exercise regularly, the effects of sitting too much everyday can still be very bad for your health. The exercise you do in the morning before you go to work will not help in lessening the bad effects of sitting too much the whole day.
We all know that people who spend most of their days sitting
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We all know that people who spend most of their days sitting
Skin Care Tips for Winter
by MPK January 22nd, 2010 | Dermatology
Winter is at its halfway point, but are you ready to be done with it? Between sore muscles from shoveling snow, cold fingers from frigid temperatures, and dry skin from the low amount of moisture in the air, many are ready for the heat and humidity of summer. While changing the weather isn't an option, there are things to be done for these problems. Better posture when shoveling and warm gloves for outdoor activities will cure the first two problems. For the skin problems caused by winter, we consulted with several dermatologists. Here is their advice:
1. Adjust your diet
Hydrate your
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1. Adjust your diet
Hydrate your