Posted December 04, 2011 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, News & Research, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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 this may in fact be so. According to the article the sympathetic nervous system, which spreads throughout the body, regulates many functions, including control of resting […]
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Posted December 01, 2011 in Brow Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Facial Surgery, News & Research
High blood glucose is usually associated with diabetes. A recent study showed that it can also make you look older than your real age. According to a recent Daily News article a new study that found people between the ages of 50 and 70 with high blood glucose looked older than those with lower levels.The results […]
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Posted November 30, 2011 in Arm Lift, Dr. Martin O'Toole, Facelift, News & Research, Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
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 Todaybeing proactive about avoiding temptation helps us to be much more successful.The article advises that self-control plays a large part in how successful we are at avoiding temptation. One of […]
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Posted November 29, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Uncategorized
Retouching photos used to be the fading out of a blemish here and there. It has now become widely accepted in the photography world. There has been a great deal of controversy surrounding its effect on the self-image of women. According to the Los Angeles Times a Dartmouth University professor is attempting to create ratings […]
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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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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Posted 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 […]
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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.
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