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.
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.
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 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.
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.
January is the diet month of the year. Cloaked in New Year's resolutions marketing companies live for this month.
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.
Modern conveniences have put most everything we could ever want right at our fingertips. Some say the price is obesity.
It appears as though the measure of what Americans consider fat ,or a person's" ideal "body weight has changed over the years.
It has long been known that exercise benefits the health both physically and mentally. Recently a new study showed this to be especially true among women.
Aging does not have to be an unpleasant experience. A recent industry online article pointed out the reasons our attitude towards aging have so much to do with how we feel and our level of self-esteem. Vivian Diller, a psychologist, former model and dancer as well as the co-author of the book “Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change,” discussed the many ways women cope with getting older.
America has labeled itself the melting pot and Los Angeles is known as a city of cultural diversity. Perhaps, that is why an exhibit called ”Beauty CULTure” on display here is such a treat. According to CNN correspondent Alana Dawson, our beauty icons have become more diverse, a topic she wrote about after visiting the “Beauty CULTure” — an exhibit of more than 170 images by renowned photographers at the Annenberg Space in L.A.
The economy has finally shed some attention on plastic surgery and unqualified doctors performing surgical procedures. According to the Los Angeles Times the woman who is being highlighted in the new American Society of Plastic Surgeons campaign against unqualified doctors performing plastic surgery, is from California.
For the majority of Americans who go to work, staying healthy is a challenge. A recent online health magazine pointed to three healthy tips for workers. The first was surprisingly, to brush your teeth after drinking your morning cup of coffee.
We love good health news that includes chocolate as a plus in our diet. A recent Swedish study found a link between preventing stokes and adding chocolate to a woman’s diet. The findings, released today, appear in the Oct. 18 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
With the obesity epidemic front and center for so many health focused media outlets, it was big news to see that a recent study actually pointed to the health benefits of liposuction.
No it is not out of a science fiction novel. According to an industry online publication scientists in Australia are studying the regeneration of tails on alligators to determine if the same ability can be mimicked for patients who have had a mastectomy.
As women age medical professionals recommend regular exercise and a healthy diet to improve longevity and quality of life. A new study says that moderate exercise can be extremely beneficial without the added stress and intensity of a new work out regimen.
The hot news right now is that liposuction may in fact have health benefits instead of just cosmetic benefits. This is huge,and is set to be presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons conference in Denver this Sunday.
Anyone who has been to a public gathering recently will confirm that soda is still very much a public favorite. The amount of sugar in these drinks vary from a lot… to a whole lot. Of greatest concern is the fact that sugary drinks are likely to add pounds to the waist line
We have heard for years that chocolate is good for your heart. Now another study confirms it yet again. No one advises that people consume unlimited amounts. As a matter of fact this study states that there is no proven correct dosage so moderation is the recommendation.
A new study found the trial and error was effective for older adults. This is not the case when it comes to plastic surgery. Dr. O’Toole stresses to his patients especially those who are older that plastic surgery procedures can have many irreversible consequences.
Most women can relate to the uncomfortable look and feel of a bloated stomach along with constipation. Not only is it uncomfortable it is embarrassing for many to talk about. Wardrobe choices can be severely limited when the stomach protrudes. But, what if it is not bloating or constipation? Could it be unwanted fat in the lower abdomen
Americans waist line appears to finally be catching up to the health statistics. A new report states that Western Europeans are living longer than Americans. This primarily due to obesity.
It is not always true that art imitates life. The new Capt. America movie takes a scrawny looking man and seemingly effortlessly turns him into a muscular super hero. It is not unusual for patients to believe that plastic surgery works like the magic of the camera.
The new push to display nutrition labels for everything from grocery items to restaurant choices as people firmly planted on both sides of the debate. History shows us that most are apathetic
Diet soda may seem to be an unlikely source of weight gain but some say that is not so. No one likes to have fat show up in unattractive places like the upper and lower back
Unless you have spent the last decade and a half under a rock then you should know that obesity is a major problem in America. Lack of exercise and activity by most accounts is the root of the problem
With diabetes on the rise globally scientists are scrambling to find a cure. Type II diabetes which is a huge risk in the obese population can be cured in many patients once they lose the excess weight. After the weight loss has taken place it is not unusual for patients to have large amounts of loose and lax skin.
People who are good about diet and exercise including counting their calories can become discouraged rather quickly when they are unable to lose weight. It is most discouraging for those who have only about 10 to 15 pounds to lose.
A sedentary lifestyle can be to blame for body appearance as well as health. It is not uncommon especially for people who sit for long periods of time to complain of fat in areas that are unattractive.
Almost any mother would agree that motherhood in itself is stressful. If you add in working full or part-time it can become even more so. Dr. O’Toole helps busy moms understand that high stress can take a toll on a womans health as well as appearance.
The fitness industry is a multi-million dollar industry. Consumers especially men are anxious to find a way to have a flat and toned abdomen. Dr. O’Toole explains to his patients that liposuction is an excellent option for flattening and toning the waistline. Patients need to be at or near their ideal body weight. Dr. O’Toole offers traditional liposuction as well as Smart Lipo.
According to ABC 7 a new study has found that a low-sodium diet may actually increase the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke, but the findings have generated some controversy.
According to ABC use it or lose it. You might have heard that saying in regards to maintaining muscle. But as we age, we’ve got a host of issues, such as work, family, aches and pains, which seem to get in our way of fitness goals.
According to The Los Angeles Times psoriasis isn’t just an itchy, unsightly skin disease, researchers say -- it’s also linked to an increased risk of heart disease, abdominal fat, stroke, type 2 diabetes and other cardiovascular issues that together make up what’s known as metabolic syndrome.
According to The Los Angeles Times The gluten-free crowd is growing cranky. So-called prominent members of the “gluten-free community” are gathering next month in Washington, D.C., to clamor for attention. They want the FDA to get cracking on setting label standards for gluten-free products.
According to The Los Angeles Times thinking about starting an exercise program to help lose weight? If you find some activity that allows you to regularly work out early in the day with the same group of people — and it’s something you like — then you’re well on your way
According to NBC LA exercise is good, but if you really want to lose weight, chill out and take a nap.
A new study found that people who get between six and eight hours of sleep every day and are under the least amount of stress had the easiest time shedding 10 pounds over a six-month period.
According to KTLA exercising or having sex could increase chances of having a cardiac event in the short-term, although the overall risk is low and decreases with regular exercise, a study finds.
According to The Los Angeles Times heart disease and depression often go together, for reasons that physicians don’t really understand. So it would seem an especially bitter pill that patients with depression who are suffering from heart attacks get slower care at emergency rooms.
According to The Los Angeles Times Here are some facts to consider in deciding whether to have weight-loss (bariatric) surgery — and then which procedure to pick. There are four main options:
According to ABC 7 news as they approach menopause, many women experience serious symptoms like hot flashes, trouble sleeping and mood swings.
Doctors can prescribe hormone-replacement thapy, but some women are looking for drug-free alternatives.
According to ABC 7 people who consumed higher amounts of fiber, particularly from grains, had a significantly lower risk of dying over a nine-year period compared to those who consumed lower amounts of fiber, a new National Institutes of Health study released online Monday claims.
According to The Los Angeles Times prescription devices that pull the lower jaw forward can relieve snoring and are often effective for mild to moderate cases of sleep apnea, says Dr. Barbara Phillips, a sleep specialist at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and a board member of the National Sleep Foundation.
According to The Los Angeles Times a California lawmaker is targeting the obesity epidemic with a tax that would slap a penny-an-ounce levy on drinks sweetened with sugar or corn syrup.
According to MSNBC take two tablets by mouth twice daily.” This printed instruction, common on prescription pill bottles, might seem straightforward. Yet in a study, nearly half of patients misunderstood what it or other common label instructions meant.
According to KTLA question and answer segment:
Q: I’m just entering menopause and I’m starting to have more hot flashes. I’d rather not take hormones. What do you suggest?
According to KTLA knee replacements last — and last and last. We now know this thanks to a study presented Wednesday at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting. But that doesn’t mean the prospect of such an operation isn’t scary.
According t0 The Los Angeles Times stimulus money, where did it all go? Some went to sending women to Weight Watchers and a local gym to help them get in shape before they start having children.
According to KTLA a singer is being sought for questioning in connection with the death of a woman following a cosmetic procedure, police said Friday.
According to ABC a new study finds that strokes are increasing dramatically among young and middle-aged Americans.
Scientists think it may be due to the rise in obesity. Researchers analyzed Federal records and found the sharpest rise was 51 percent among men aged 15 through 34-years-old.
According to The Los Angeles Times no one really knows what dreams are for. But evolutionary psychologists theorize that humans started dreaming to promote survival by “rehearsing” adaptive responses to challenges.
According to KTLA Hot flashes are difficult to treat. Hormone therapy works well, but many women are reluctant to take hormones because of concerns about the side effects of long-term use. Natural remedies are safer, but several studies show they help little, if at all.
According to The Los Angeles Times when a Mayo researcher developed a $4,000-plus treadmill for desk workers, along came a host of lower-cost, move-while-you-work accessories. Some of the best are reviewed here.
According to The Los Angeles Times here is the way to make a resolution you can keep. Make sure your resolution is at least theoretically possible and the outcome is at least theoretically in your control. Meaning, don’t resolve to lose 50 pounds by tomorrow or to win $50 million in the lottery.
According to The Los Angeles Times anesthesia doesn’t put patients to “sleep,” as they’re often told. Rather, anesthesia puts the brain into a state of unconsciousness that’s more like being in a reversible coma than being asleep, a new study says.
According to MYFoxLA web retailers rang up a very merry Christmas this year, with Americans going online to buy electronics, jewelry and even clothing in record amounts this season, according to several new reports cited by The Wall Street Journal Friday.
According to channel 7 gaining weight as you enter middle age is a fact of life. But scientists say they've figured out what you need to do to keep as much of it off as possible, and it's even better news if you're a woman.
It has been a long-held belief that a glass of wine or a nice stiff drink is just the thing to give a person a great night of sleep. A new report disputes that belief.
