The hidden cost of going to work sick
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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What? Gloria Steinem speaks on “nip,tucks”
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 MoreThe Jawbone gets into fitness app business
Posted 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 MoreLow vitamin D may increase heart attack risk for women
Posted 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 […]
Read MoreExercise is the best way to avoid depression in women
Posted November 14, 2011 in Uncategorized
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.According to a recent article from Reuters online women who exercised regularly were less likely to receive a depression diagnosis. According to the article researchers found that women who reported exercising […]
Read MoreMigraine headaches a quality of life issue
Posted November 13, 2011 in Dr. Martin O'Toole, Thigh Lift, Uncategorized
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. According to a recent online article from USA Today migraines are a quality-of-life issue. According to the article there are triggers for migraines that include everything […]
Read MoreStudies show behavior therapy works for the family
Posted November 10, 2011 in Skincare, Uncategorized
The reality that obesity is commonly a family issue has begun to sink in across the country. A recent study that was highlighted in the Los Angeles Times showed the promising results of behavioral therapy when used to treat obesity. The study found that overwhelmingly, not only did the participants respond but the family benefited as […]
Read MoreHold the salt! Does it really matter?
Posted November 09, 2011 in Uncategorized
Reducing the amount of salt in your diet is much more difficult than one would think. It is well known that salt in excessive amounts can cause health problems. Food ingredient labels have been created in part to help people avoid sodium in their diets. According to a recent Los Angeles Times article salt may […]
Read MoreChild birth and facelift what is the connection?
Posted November 08, 2011 in Uncategorized
There was a time when the idea of having plastic surgery as an older adult was frowned upon. These days appear to be gone. According to a recent online industry article not only are the numbers up for older Americans considering plastic surgery but they appear to be in higher concentrations for facial procedures. According to […]
Read MoreCouples plastic surgery for baby boomers makes good cents
Posted November 07, 2011 in News & Research
Enjoying the golden years together may mean more now than ever before. Gone are the days when women and men were supposed to grow old gracefully and embrace their wrinkles. Patients in growing numbers are realizing that growing older doesn’t mean they need to look old. According to a recent NBC news story couples seeking […]
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