Posted November 28, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized
It appears as though the measure of what Americans consider fat, or a person’s ideal body weight has changed over the years. According to an article in the Los Angeles Times the average man now weighs 196 pounds; the average woman weighs 160 pounds. Both figures are 20 pounds greater than self-reported weights in 1990. This is pretty […]
Read MorePosted November 27, 2011 in Arm Lift, News & Research, Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Snacking has become an American pastime as common as the meal. It is a multibillion dollar industry that relies on consumers to need an extra boost between meals. According to NBC Today Health online roughly a quarter of the calories in the American diet come from snacks, according to a study published in The Journal of […]
Read MorePosted November 24, 2011 in Brow Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), News & Research
While a good nights sleep and pleasant dreams make us feel good, there is new evidence that it also makes us healthier. According to a recent article in the Huffington Post dreaming helps us much more than we originally thought. According to the article a good dream can help to wipeout stress and bad memories. Researchers […]
Read MorePosted November 23, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Cosmetic Injectables, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is both a medical reconstructive and cosmetic procedure. According to The Orange County Register Alexis Bellino of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” had a nose job in October. She says people are starting to notice that there’s “something” new about her, though they’re not always sure exactly what it is. According to the surgeon who performed […]
Read MorePosted November 21, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research
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. According to the Los Angeles Times most studies vary on the amount of alcohol that is good for you on a daily basis. Drinking higher quantities of alcohol […]
Read MorePosted November 20, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research, Preparing for Surgery
There is a term for going to work while sick called presenteeism; the opposite of absenteeism.
Posted November 20, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research, Preparing for Surgery
There is a term for going to work while sick called presenteeism; the opposite of absenteeism.
Posted November 17, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research
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.According to a recent article in the Orange County Register Gloria Steinem admitted to having a cosmetic surgery procedure many years ago […]
Read MorePosted November 16, 2011 in Uncategorized
Anyone who drives and lives in California remembers a few years ago when the hands-free law went into effect. For most of us it meant buying a Bluetooth or the more popular brand Jawbone so that we could be hands-free yet talk freely on our smart phones. Now, according to USA Today Jawbone Up is […]
Read MorePosted November 15, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research
New findings to be presented at the American Heart Association annual meeting in Orlando Florida, show increased risk for women who have low levels of vitamin D. According to USA Today, with16 years of data on more than 2,000 healthy, postmenopausal white women aged 45 to 58, researchers found that the 788 women with a […]
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