Laugh more; healthy heart (treat your laugh lines)

September 07, 2011 @ 11:00 AM — by Martin O'Toole

The old adage that laughter is the best medicine  is true according to a recent report. The report highlights the benefits of laughter and heart health. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are concerned with what are commonly known as laugh lines, that cosmetic surgery procedures are available that will not only treat the laugh lines, but also create a smoother and more youthful looking face. 

Study says it is expensive to eat healthy

August 03, 2011 @ 08:59 PM — by Martin O'Toole

 It will not come as a surprise to many that eating healthy foods can be costly. Fruit and vegetables, because they are perishable, would not cost the same as a product with a shelflife lasting months.

Botox vs Dysport what does it mean to you?

June 22, 2011 @ 09:48 AM — by Martin O'Toole

 When Botox was first introduced for cosmetic purposes it took the cosmetic world by storm. Millions of patients have used it to fight off wrinkles. Now that Botox has a competitor patients are questioning which product works best.

Botox may impair communication with others

April 22, 2011 @ 06:24 PM — by Martin O'Toole

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.

Longer hours at work can make you sick

April 14, 2011 @ 06:41 AM — by Martin O'Toole

According to MyFoxLA workers who spend longer in the office could be at greater risk of heart disease, a study found Tuesday.

People who work an 11-hour day compared to those who work a standard seven or eight hours increase their risk of heart disease by 67 percent, according to researchers at University College London (UCL).

Jobless claims drop; get ready for your best appearance for the best job opportunities

December 23, 2010 @ 08:04 PM — by Martin O'Toole

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.

Electrical shock treatment for migraines

September 20, 2010 @ 02:58 PM — by Martin O'Toole

 

 

According to The Los Angeles Times a small pilot study suggests that electrical stimulation of the occipital nerve, which connects the spinal cord to the back of the brain, can ease chronic migraine in some patients for whom other forms of treatment are unsuccessful. If the results can be confirmed, the approach could provide another tool to fight what can be a severely debilitating disorder.More

 

Dark Circles Under Your Eyes?

May 13, 2010 @ 08:02 PM — by Martin O'Toole

If you have dark circles under your eyes, it may have nothing to do with getting too little sleep! Read on...

Sculptra Beats out Collagen

April 08, 2010 @ 03:44 PM — by Martin O'Toole

Sculptra, now approved for cosmetic usage on non-HIV patients, shown to last 25 months.

Dysport creates its own Pepsi Challenge with Botox

March 17, 2010 @ 01:36 PM — by unknown
Remember the Pepsi Challenge? Dysport takes Botox to the mattress with its own version

Rollover Botox?

March 09, 2010 @ 04:22 AM — by unknown
A new discovery in Germany may lead to the demise of traditional wrinkle treatments like Botox and dermal fillers!