Category Archives: Health Updates

Did mom ever tell you to “stop making faces” otherwise your face would “freeze up”? Naturally, if you were like most kids, you took one brief look in the mirror and concluded that your face would NOT freeze in any position! On the contrary, your skin popped right back into place when pulled, pressed, poked at, and even after you gave your cheek a painful yank. Mom simply didn’t know what she was talking about! Fast-forward to your late twenties or early thirties. You look in the mirror one evening after a long days work and exclaim, “What’s that?” Out of nowhere, fine lines have appeared…

Our ancestors were right. When you feel under the weather, chicken soup is good medicine. It so happens that soup made from whole chickens is rich in carnosine, which fights off damage to the body from viral infections. Even the steam from the broth is a welcome extra that somehow helps us breath better. Doctors have been treating diseases in a similar way for some time. Whether you suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes; there’s a diet for that. And if you follow the diet to the letter, palpable improvements in your health are gained. So why is it that when we gain weight…

Have you ever wondered whether people with beautiful skin get more out of life? Although there might not be any scientific study to support (or deny) whether people with perfect skin are treated better, suffice is say there is anecdotal evidence that a person with a beautiful complexion gets treated differently than the rest. It’s a perception, similar to how tall men are associated with more authority (although this one has been studied and proven so). Perhaps it’s time that YOU take advantage of the hidden benefits of younger looking, supple, healthy skin has to offer?! Below you’ll learn how to get your glow back…

If you’re starting to notice age spots, deep wrinkles or a bit of sagging skin on your face, your seeing the effect of structural changes associated with skin damage and aging. Have you ever wondered why your butt cheeks are smoother and generally unblemished while your face becomes dull and has wrinkles and age spots? That’s because over time your skin suffers NOT ONLY the effects of aging, but also the effects of the environment on your skin. Particularly, the sun. Other factors that contribute to skin health are good nutrition, hormone balance and of course, a skin care regimen. The Science of Skin Care There…

Facelift surgery has always carried a stigma. Currently, it’s thanks to the popularity of plastic surgery “fails” shared on social media, in gossip magazines, and in celebrity entertainment news outlets. It’s no wonder how the attention has shifted to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, which are often featured on TV and women’s magazines. Even Good Morning America has a daily spot showcasing new related cosmetic technologies. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that Americans spent more than 12 billion dollars on cosmetic enhancements in 2014 and that of all the procedures carried out, more than 80% were nonsurgical in nature. These figures…

Having the least common blood type is linked with a higher risk of memory loss. In a new study, researchers have discovered that people with type AB blood are at an 82-percent higher risk of cognitive decline. Led by Mary Cushman, the research group gathered over 1,000 participants aged 45 or older and asked them to undergo a series of cognitive and memory tests. Afterward, blood samples were taken from each participant. For about three years, the researchers followed the patients and discovered that those with type AB blood were more likely to suffer memory loss problems later in life….

According to a new study, having high amounts of protein in your diet can lead to more than just trimming your waistline. Led by Justin Buendia, the researchers found that a protein-rich diet can lower the risk of high blood pressure. The Boston University study was published in the American Journal of Hypertension. For this study, the research group gathered blood pressure data from over 1,300 people and followed them for about 11 years. Those who consumed around 102 grams of protein per day were consistent in having the lowest blood pressure levels. In addition, the high-protein group had a…

“Laughter is the best medicine” is an overly used phrase that suggests laughter does miracles for our illnesses. Indeed, cracking up and giggling is the best medicine that this world has to offer against stress, tension and discomfort. And in a world where nothing is free, laughter is a welcome alternative to expensive medications and costly therapy treatments. Science has confirmed it. Laughing helps relieve stress and tension, lowers the blood pressure, alleviates heart conditions, improves the immune system and makes one feel and look young. Laughter tends to distract the mind away from negativity. Depression, tension and stress are…