Not My Face!
She was a much-sought-after model, and her looks were her meal ticket. But when her clients asked her to “get a little color” for photo shoots, she never dreamed it would lead to skin cancer —and a disfiguring scar smack in the middle of, yes, her face.
She was a much-sought-after model, and her looks were her meal ticket. But when her clients asked her to “get a little color” for photo shoots, she never dreamed it would lead to skin cancer —and a disfiguring scar smack in the middle of, yes, her face. Read more - https://blog.skincancer.org/2017/11/01/not-my-face/
Being Stressed Out Affects Your Appearance
There are a lot of ways that stress can mess with your body. If you really freak out, you can go into full immune system shutdown. (If you experience such symptoms, see a doctor immediately.) But if you’re here for more vain reasons—like how to prevent stress pimples and premature aging and patchy hair loss—then read on.
There are a lot of ways that stress can mess with your body. If you really freak out, you can go into full immune system shutdown. (If you experience such symptoms, see a doctor immediately.) But if you’re here for more vain reasons—like how to prevent stress pimples and premature aging and patchy hair loss—then read on. Read more - https://www.gq.com/story/stress-affects-your-appearance
You Need to Add These Cancer-Fighting Foods to Your Diet ASAP
When it comes to fighting cancer, post-diagnosis, it’s always best to leave it to the experts. People who pursue alternative treatments for their cancer have a mortality rate twice that of people who opt for the conventional route. Hopefully, you won’t be diagnosed with cancer in your lifetime, but increasing your odds of prevention with a healthy diet is always a great option, according to Men’s Health.
When it comes to fighting cancer, post-diagnosis, it’s always best to leave it to the experts. People who pursue alternative treatments for their cancer have a mortality rate twice that of people who opt for the conventional route. Hopefully, you won’t be diagnosed with cancer in your lifetime, but increasing your odds of prevention with a healthy diet is always a great option, according to Men’s Health. Read more - https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/colorectal-cancer-omega-3-fatty-acids/
7 Habits for a Healthy Heart
Worldwide, heart disease and strokes are the leading causes of death. They’re also the leading killers of Americans, accounting for one out of every three deaths in the United States. But there’s good news, too. About 80 percent of all cases of cardiovascular disease are preventable. You can lower your risk markedly by making some changes to your lifestyle including doing some things that are easy, simple and even enjoyable. (Two of our favorites? Drink red wine and get a dog.) Here's what you need to know about heart health, along with some of the best ways to improve and protect yours.
Worldwide, heart disease and strokes are the leading causes of death. They’re also the leading killers of Americans, accounting for one out of every three deaths in the United States. But there’s good news, too. About 80 percent of all cases of cardiovascular disease are preventable. You can lower your risk markedly by making some changes to your lifestyle including doing some things that are easy, simple and even enjoyable. (Two of our favorites? Drink red wine and get a dog.) Here's what you need to know about heart health, along with some of the best ways to improve and protect yours. Read more - https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-prevent-heart-disease
How Much Do You Know About Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than three million people each year. Despite its prevalence, it’s a disease that’s not well understood by many.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, affecting more than three million people each year. Despite its prevalence, it’s a disease that’s not well understood by many. Read more - https://blog.skincancer.org/2017/05/19/skin-cancer-quiz/
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like? How to Perform a Self-Exam, and What to Look For
The desire to avoid unpleasant symptoms and medical costs is a good enough motivator for many of us to develop healthy habits. In the hope that it will prevent illness, we eat well, exercise, wash our hands and take vitamins. Avoiding skin cancer is no exception — we wear sunscreen, seek the shade and cover up with clothing to reduce our risk of developing the disease. Unfortunately, though, even those with the most diligent sun protection regimen aren’t immune.
The desire to avoid unpleasant symptoms and medical costs is a good enough motivator for many of us to develop healthy habits. In the hope that it will prevent illness, we eat well, exercise, wash our hands and take vitamins. Avoiding skin cancer is no exception — we wear sunscreen, seek the shade and cover up with clothing to reduce our risk of developing the disease. Unfortunately, though, even those with the most diligent sun protection regimen aren’t immune. Read more - https://blog.skincancer.org/2017/10/09/how-to-perform-a-self-exam/
Here’s Why You Have Adult Acne—And Exactly How To Get Rid Of It
Blemishes and breakouts plagued you throughout your teens and 20s, and just when you thought those pesky zits were gone for good, they’ve come back to haunt you yet again. You might take comfort in knowing that you're not the only one getting college flashbacks. Research shows that 35% of women in their 30s, 26% in their 40s, and 15% over 50 battle breakouts.
Blemishes and breakouts plagued you throughout your teens and 20s, and just when you thought those pesky zits were gone for good, they’ve come back to haunt you yet again. You might take comfort in knowing that you're not the only one getting college flashbacks. Research shows that 35% of women in their 30s, 26% in their 40s, and 15% over 50 battle breakouts. Read more - https://www.prevention.com/beauty/a20488273/best-adult-acne-treatments/
Does Drinking Collagen Supplements Actually Do Anything for Your Skin?
When I first started to see collagen pills and powders coming across my desk about a year ago, I thought, This is total beauty BS. But the collagen supplements didn't stop coming, and then the trend hit the mainstream. Now some of my friends are stirring collagen supplements into their coffee and smoothies. That’s when I decided to do a little more digging to see if drinking collagen can really give you younger-looking, firmer skin. Turns out, my first reaction wasn't so off the mark.
When I first started to see collagen pills and powders coming across my desk about a year ago, I thought, This is total beauty BS. But the collagen supplements didn't stop coming, and then the trend hit the mainstream. Now some of my friends are stirring collagen supplements into their coffee and smoothies. That’s when I decided to do a little more digging to see if drinking collagen can really give you younger-looking, firmer skin. Turns out, my first reaction wasn't so off the mark. Read more - https://www.self.com/story/collagen-supplements
This Is Why Drinking a Ton of Water Won’t Help Your Skin, According to Dermatologists
Flawless skin is a primary beauty ambition—and challenge. While fresh, dewy visages are wholly guaranteed in simple home remedies, skincare routines, and expensive potions, their promises always seem to come up short. Among them is the popular claim that guzzling water is the secret to supple, glowing skin. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Gabrielle Union swear by H2O as the primary formula for getting their faces camera-ready.
Flawless skin is a primary beauty ambition—and challenge. While fresh, dewy visages are wholly guaranteed in simple home remedies, skincare routines, and expensive potions, their promises always seem to come up short. Among them is the popular claim that guzzling water is the secret to supple, glowing skin. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Gabrielle Union swear by H2O as the primary formula for getting their faces camera-ready. Read more - https://www.rd.com/health/wellness/drinking-water-for-skin-care/
Men Are Getting Botox Now More Than Ever. These Plastic Surgeons Explain Why.
It’s no secret ― men are getting more Botox now than ever before.
According to a recently released study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of men getting botulinum toxin injections (commonly known by their brand names as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) totaled 453,281 in 2016 ― adding up to 9.9 percent of total procedures done on both men and women. In 2015, a study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said that the number of men getting injections increased by 337 percent since 2000.
It’s no secret ― men are getting more Botox now than ever before.
According to a recently released study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of men getting botulinum toxin injections (commonly known by their brand names as Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) totaled 453,281 in 2016 ― adding up to 9.9 percent of total procedures done on both men and women. In 2015, a study from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said that the number of men getting injections increased by 337 percent since 2000. Read more - https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/men-getting-more-botox_us_58ebf37de4b0c89f9120b2aa
6 Common Habits That Make You Look Way Older Than You Are
Just like death and taxes, growing older is inevitable. But aging before your time? That’s something that can be under your control. Turns out, many of the habits you do every day—some you probably don’t even recognize you’re doing—might be making you look way older than your years.
Just like death and taxes, growing older is inevitable. But aging before your time? That’s something that can be under your control.
Turns out, many of the habits you do every day—some you probably don’t even recognize you’re doing—might be making you look way older than your years. Read more - https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19534214/unhealthy-habits-that-make-you-look-older/
Fake it to Make it: Sunless Tanning Explained
Ideally, everyone’s sun protection education would begin at an early age. Learning to seek the shade, apply sunscreen and never tan are lessons that help keep you safe both during childhood and later in life. Some of us, however, don’t commit to a sun protection regimen until a little later in life.
Ideally, everyone’s sun protection education would begin at an early age. Learning to seek the shade, apply sunscreen and never tan are lessons that help keep you safe both during childhood and later in life. Some of us, however, don’t commit to a sun protection regimen until a little later in life. Read more - https://blog.skincancer.org/2017/08/29/sunless-tanning-explained/
Dress to Protect: 5 Things that Affect How Well Your Clothes Block UV Rays
At The Skin Cancer Foundation, we like to say that clothing is the first line of defense against the sun. The right clothes offer more certain sun protection than sunscreen, since people often don’t use sunscreen in the right way (1 ounce applied evenly to all exposed skin every day, and reapplied every two hours if you’re exposed to the sun). But not all clothing is created equal.
At The Skin Cancer Foundation, we like to say that clothing is the first line of defense against the sun. The right clothes offer more certain sun protection than sunscreen, since people often don’t use sunscreen in the right way (1 ounce applied evenly to all exposed skin every day, and reapplied every two hours if you’re exposed to the sun). But not all clothing is created equal. Read more - https://blog.skincancer.org/2017/08/11/dress-to-protect-5-things-that-affect-how-well-your-clothes-block-uv-rays/
Why more men are getting facelifts
Former teen model Marco Maranghello had always been handsome. But when he was 25, he began seeing some changes.
“I noticed my forehead was beginning to wrinkle,” says the Upper East Side resident, now 43 and a hairstylist to stars such as Jennifer Lopez.
Former teen model Marco Maranghello had always been handsome. But when he was 25, he began seeing some changes.
“I noticed my forehead was beginning to wrinkle,” says the Upper East Side resident, now 43 and a hairstylist to stars such as Jennifer Lopez. Read more - https://nypost.com/2017/03/03/why-more-men-are-getting-facelifts/