The concept of reinventing your life versus starting over after 50 can be exhilarating.

There has been a lot of hype about the importance of baby boomers to the plastic surgery market. A recent online industry article referenced a  Los Angeles Times article highlighting  the fact that Generation X( who are in their 40s) are very much a part of the plastic surgery market as well.  Many from this generation feel that the pressure to appear young is more prevalent today than ever before.

There is no doubt that Americans are living longer. Part of the reason is the improvement in our diets.  A recent study looked at the possibility of certain proteins extending our diets. 

Women in today’s society have multiple roles and many responsibilities. It can be very stressful for women balancing life at home and their career. Recently a study found that stress is a huge factor in the reported new  cases of breast cancer.

Men can be very sensitive when it concerns their sexual health.  A new study found that erectile dysfunction could be less of an issue for men with a healthy and active lifestyle.  For men, just as it is for women; how they feel can be directly related to their appearance.

Lack of sleep is fairly common these days. Many people take prescription medication to help them fall asleep on a nightly basis (even though this is not recommended). A recent study found that the obsession with technology and gadgets could be the reason for many Americans getting less than the recommended amount of sleep.

After 40 years of age looking for eyesight options is inevitable. Unfortunately it is easy to overlook the appearance of the eyes. Many patients experience droopy eyelids and bags beneath eyes.For women the droopy eyelid not only interferes with vision it can also cause a problem with creasing in the eyeshadow makeup that women wear. 

 Once the news became widely spread that aspirin was good for the heart, some consumers began to self diagnose and take it on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole routinely ask patients who are considering plastic surgery about drugs that they are taking including aspirin.

 Depression has become a major condition affecting many Americans. Treatments seem to become available rather frequently. Dr. O’Toole includes in his health questionnaire information concerning a patients history of depression.

 Sun damage over the years has become very to identify. Dr. O’Toole explains that premature aging of the face is usually a form of sun damage. Patients can see visible wrinkles that could appear deep set. Some patients also have lines surrounding the lips.

 Omega 3 has become the “wonder supplement” of the decade.Thanks to Dr Oz and the other media health experts it has become a regular part of the supplemental vitamin intake for many Americans. For patients considering plastic surgery, most plastic surgeons have put Omega 3 on their list of drugs to discontinue prior to surgery

 When spring and summer are on the horizon many people suffer red eyes and puffy bags beneath the eyes. It is not uncommon to complain of looking older and tired. Patients tell Dr. O’Toole that allergy season seems to make them look even worse especially around their eyes. Blepharoplasty can help eyes that have suffered many years of rubbing the skin by removing loose skin on both the upper and lower eyelids.

According to ABC 7 if you often find yourself forgetting where you put your keys or glasses, you may want to get a little extra sleep.

Scientists say it’s possible the brain may actually fall asleep for a split second, even though it feels like you’re awake.

According to CBS Los Angeles  Federal safety regulators say a popular hair smoothing treatment called Brazilian Blowout can release unsafe levels of the chemical formaldehyde, posing a risk to hair salon workers and their customers.

According to CBS Los Angeles a new study from University of Southern California (USC) and Duke University finds that people injected with Botox may have trouble telling what other people are thinking and feeling.  That’s because people understand emotions partly by mimicking facial expressions.

According to My Fox LA researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have been at the forefront of an emerging medical field that seeks to identify and help treat problems caused by stress. Now, these scientists hope to market their findings to physicians in the form of a test that can act as a personal report card on patients’ health, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

According to My Fox LA  a new study shows that learning a second language could be good for your brain.

A bilingual person may have extra protection against the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reported Discover Magazine .

According to The Los Angeles Times they’ve known it about animals for some time: less growth hormone promotes longevity.  

Now a study, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a similar process may apply in humans.

According to The Los Angeles Times trendy fads look cool but sometimes clash with what’s healthy. That’s what eye doctors have been saying about nonprescription “circle lenses” that create a big-eye look made popular by Lady Gaga and Japanese anime characters.

According to the Los Angeles Times Time to step it up — for older people, there may be a connection between walking at a faster pace and living longer. We first reported this study in summer 2009 when it was presented at the IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in Paris. Tuesday the Journal of the American Medical Assn. released the study, which is again garnering attention.

According to My Fox LA a drop in unemployment claims and an upbeat profit forecast by FedEx Corp. are helping stocks close higher.

The Labor Department said first-time jobless claims fell for the third time in four weeks.