A new study shows that consumers who regularly use Facebook as a social networking tool are happier and feel more connected when they do so. 

The love of chocolate is a worldwide phenomenon that appears to entice most everyone. Many of us love when studies show that chocolate actually has health benefits. 

According to the Orange County Register the new nationally syndicated show The Revolution will feature a resident from Orange County as a guest. 

Allergan has had its share of lawsuits over the years specifically related to Botox and complications patients allege they suffered as a result of the injections. Closing arguments were presented this week for one of the most recent Botox lawsuits.

Valentine's Day is an excellent time for people to recognize heart disease and the havoc it wreaks on the US population. 

Photoshop and other retouching software packages have come under fire in recent years especially when they're used for the purpose of advertising. 

Most women are exposed to thousands of pictures over a lifetime of women with high heels and long legs. It is become one of the standards of beauty. 

The obesity epidemic in America has put diabetes front and center as a potential risk for many Americans. According to a recent ABC news story Alec Baldwin joined the ranks of those diagnosed as prediabetic. 

It is quite amusing here in Southern California when celebrities feel the need to justify methods used to maintain their good looks and youthful appearance. 

In this economy more and more women have found their financial security in opening their own businesses. While this is the fulfillment of the American dream for many women it does not come without cost.

The popular Brazilian blowout product shot to popularity mostly due to celebrity endorsements. A cloud with talk of unsafe chemicals haunted the product for the past year or so. Now the FTC has made it official the chemicals are dangerous and customers must be warned

Cosmetic companies have made every effort to attract the baby boomer population with promises to reduce and/or eliminate wrinkles. This promise is enough to cause patients to at least investigate the products. 

The obesity epidemic in the United States continues to dominate headlines. A recent Los Angeles Times story raises the question whether or not you can trust your doctor to tell you the truth about your weight.

Longer hours are part of the economic landscape for most Americans. A recent study in the Los Angeles Times reported that people who worked over 11.5 hours were likely to suffer depression and other illnesses. 

January and February are among the months with the highest risk for contracting the pesky flu. As most people know when it goes untreated it can be not just miserable but deadly. 

Organic and natural herbs and supplements have  mass appeal for those who believe in natural enhancements. When the products promise to increase sexual desire that makes them even more appealing.

The concept of energy healing goes back thousands of years and is rooted in Asian history. The US government funded a study to determine if energy healing could relieve fatigue felt by many breast cancer patients.

Thanks to television and the Internet patients are now bombarded with so much information concerning breast augmentation that it becomes easy to forget that each patient is an individual and that the doctor’s recommendation is based on his thorough examination of the patient. 

For most of us the term drifter conjures up the idea that a person has no home of their own. According to a recent industry article a drifter can also be a cosmetic surgeon with no permanent practice location. 

Many people look for solutions to inactivity that is inevitable with a desk type of job. A new solution combines a treadmill and a working desk.

As the aging process takes hold of all of us we look at different parts of our body and wonder why they look so different.

Many people fear becoming less mobile as they age.  Most runners dread getting older if it means they have to stop running.

When struggling for news it is not uncommon to see hype built around what happens in a very small segment of the population. The hype around butt augmentation is one of them.

Most of us are familiar with the term irritable bowel syndrome.  A recent study concluded that the risks of developing it are less for those of us who live in sunny states.

We expect athletes to be strong and to be in enviable physical shape. When  they get older and put on weight it seems they turn to diet programs and products.

In the critical world of Hollywood and leading lady movie roles Meryl Streep dominates the category by carrying the title working actress. According to a recent Orange County register blog post she was not so sure that she would be working after 40 years of age. 

I It is very hard to believe in this day and age that anyone would consider having plastic surgery with full knowledge that the plastic surgeon is not licensed. But,it still happens here in the United States, where you would expect it to happen the least.

Mariah Carey appears to be the latest celebrity diet spokesperson under the critical eye of a public that doubts her weight loss is without cosmetic body contouring procedures.

They say that the mind is a powerful part of everything that we do. According to recent article the brain has a lot more to do with our success in dieting then we give it credit for.

Bethenny Frankel has made a successful career helping women take the stress out of staying thin, healthy, and enjoying life.

As America struggles with the obesity epidemic finding the source seems to be an important  component to finding a cure.

You do not have to look very far to find someone who has suffered a hangover. As the new year approaches many expect to join the ranks of sufferers.

January is the diet month of the year. Cloaked in New Year's resolutions marketing companies live for this month.

The beginning of the year predictably has the most number of weight loss ads. The most common resolution is to lose weight for the New Year. But, what about those who have lost the weight and managed to keep weight off? What should their New Year's resolution be? 

Patients, who have plastic surgery, sometimes neglect to protect their investment. After surgery, it is imperative for patients to follow a good exercise regimen as well as a balanced diet.  Some patients consider their surgery to be the final decision rather than a process. Plastic surgery procedures can provide a dramatic difference; however, in most every case a diligent follow-up routine is required for the best long-term results. 

As we approached the last week of the year, it is the perfect time to reflect upon what is important not only to our lives physically, but also to our appearance. Of course with each passing year we age and it is impossible to ignore the signs of aging as time progresses. 

It is not surprising that the wealthiest countries have a larger percentage of obesity in their population.

pThe recent reports of possible danger from ruptured silicone implants in France is not likely to be an issue in the United States.

Hollywood celebrities have known what a recent study has just proven. Facial rejuvenation is most appealing when performed early in the aging process.

Young women have utilized different sources of reproductive services for many years. A new study says the number of women seeking these services is declining. 

It seems as though 20 years ago you never heard the word obesity.The truth is, the behaviors of the past have led to the obesity epidemic of today.

The fear of weight gain after massive weight loss is not only a common fear it is legitimate.

If you have been married a while it is not uncommon to feel as though you are sick of your spouse. A Los Angeles Times article looks at a study that finds that your marriage could really be affecting your health.

The holidays are an expected time for family gatherings and unfortunately weight gain.

This time a year most of the publications have last-minute gift ideas that include everything from what you can pick up at the drugstore to gift certificates for your favorite restaurants.

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

The quest to find the next effective weight loss drug available by prescription is a long road. Many drugs are submitted for approval, and many drugs are rejected by the FDA.

Modern conveniences have put most everything we could ever want right at our fingertips. Some say the price is obesity.

The advantages of beauty are indisputable whether we look at them scientifically or socially.

The national department store chain H & M recently admitted that they use computer-generated models for their advertising and catalog according to a recent online article.

Could it be that people with a jittery high strung nervous system are more likely to succeed in weight loss programs? A small study out of Australia says that it may in fact be so.

High blood glucose is usually associated with diabetes. A recent study showed that it also can make you look older than your real age.

Temptation is something we all struggle with. Avoiding temptation seems more difficult when it is happening to you. According to a recent article in Psychology Today being proactive about avoiding temptation helps us to be much more successful.

 Retouching photos used to be the  fading out of a blemish here and there. It has now  become widely accepted in the photography world. 

It appears as though the measure of what Americans consider fat ,or a person's" ideal "body weight has changed over the years.

While a good night sleep and  pleasant dreams make us feel good, there is new evidence that it also makes us healthier.

Rhinoplasty is both a medical reconstructive and cosmetic procedure.

Keeping up with the reports concerning the benefits and drawbacks of drinking alcohol can be dizzying. While some reports tout the benefits others warn of deadly long-term effects.

There is a term for going to work while sick called presenteeism; the opposite of absenteeism. Going to work sick comes at a cost to the employee, the department, and the entire company.

It is quite curious when Gloria Steinem, also known as the "mother of feminism" decides to speak against cosmetic plastic surgery. This of course draws media attention and media attention helps to create influence.

New findings to be presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. show an increase risk for women who have low levels of vitamin D.

People who suffer from migraine headaches not only find them painful but in some cases debilitating. For some it is impossible to continue everyday activities until the migraine has subsided.