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Fundamentals of cosmetic surgery

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

It is not uncommon for a person to have something they would like to change about their body. Some people have abnormally large noses. Some women would like to see their bust size larger or reduced. Many people would like to decrease the fatty deposits in their tummies, hips and thighs!

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Plastic Surgery: More Americans Opt for the Procedure

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.1 million cosmetic surgeries and minimal invasive procedures were conducted in 2010- a 5 percent increase from 2009. In 2008, when evidence of the economic downturn was acknowledged by many Americans, the plastic surgery industry suffered, alongside various other industries that were affected. Since the recession began, this is the first time that cosmetic surgeries are on the rise. Click here for the story. Read More >

Junk Food Diet May Lower IQ

Posted on February 10, 2011 by admin

We know that chips, candy, and chocolate cake don't do waistlines any good—but can junk food also stunt our intelligence? The IQs of children who eat fatty, sugary, processed foods appear to suffer years later, while the IQs of those who eat healthily increase, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Click here for the story. Read More >

Cosmetic Surgery Rebounds Along with Economy

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

According to statistics released today by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 13.1 million minimally-invasive and surgical cosmetic surgeries were performed in the United States in 2010, up 5 percent from 2009. Along with many other industries, plastic surgery suffered in the economic downturn that began in 2008. The uptick in cosmetic procedures is the first since the recession began. Click here for the story. Read More >

Awake Cosmetic Surgery–The Pros and Cons

Posted on February 8, 2011 by admin

At first it may sound like a good idea: you remain awake during cosmetic surgery, you can communicate with your surgeon and, in a way, participate in the procedure. You avoid the effects—and the cost—of general anesthesia. Sounds appealing, right?

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Is Your Neighborhood Making You Fat?

Posted on February 4, 2011 by admin

Is your neighborhood making you fat? According to several studies, it just might be. Most individuals know that the keys to good health are a combination of good nutrition, regular physical activity, stress management and genetics. Nutrition and regular physical activity, however, can take a back seat when your environment is one in which access to healthy foods -- or even safe sidewalks -- are almost impossible to find. Click here for the story. Read More >

Food Allergies May Encourage Healthy Eating

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

While allergies to certain foods can require dietary restriction, the simplification of one's eating regimen may have unintended positive side effects. Celiac disease, for instance, can force those who have it to eat more whole foods, according to Rye Patch. The news source said that the digestive condition, which is essentially a gluten allergy, can encourage the consumption of more fruits and vegetables. Click here for the story. Read More >

Mad Men star Christina Hendricks sparks rush for breast implants

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin

Statistics to be released by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) on Monday are expected to show that the number of women having breast augmentations jumped by more than 10 per cent last year after stalling in 2009. A BAAPS source suggested that Hendricks was influential in the increase, which means that for the first time more than 9,000 women a year in Britain are having surgery to boost their cleavage. Click here for the story. Read More >

Despite Economy, Breast Augmentation Surgery Rate Booming

Posted on January 31, 2011 by admin

A record 9,430 women opted for the operation last year — a ten percent uplift from 2009. But as girls tried to replicate voluptuous figures like that of Mad Men TV star Christina Hendricks, statistics showed that men wanted to get something off their chests. Click here for the story. Read More >

When danger beckons, super foods to the rescue

Posted on January 28, 2011 by admin

The perpetrators are foods super high in calories, saturated fats and sodium (salt). The Center for Science in the Public Interest publishes the "Nutrition Action Healthletter" for consumers. Dot Beard, formerly of the Milltown area and now living in Fort Myers, Fla., sent me a copy. I was aghast. Click here for the story. Read More >