Yearly Archives: 2017

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New Study Reveals Benefits of Waist-to-Height Ratio

Body mass index (BMI) is “out” and waist-to-height ratio is “in”, at least according to new research presented at an obesity conference in France. BMI – The Current Standard There are many health risks associated with being overweight and BMI has traditionally been used as a health screening tool. Using a simple conversion formula, BMI …

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HOW TO MAINTAIN A SHINE-FREE COMPLEXION

A common problem when it comes to skin care is that oily shine that lingers on the surface of the skin. Oftentimes we don’t even realize this until someone snaps a picture and we see ourselves tagged online with a face that shines bright like a diamond. Follow these five easy tips to keep your …

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Allergan Answers Common Botox Questions

For women who are interested in learning more about Botox, Allergan, its manufacturer has provided answers to the most common questions. Like many women who have begun to experience the early signs of aging, like glabellar lines between the brows, actress Courtney Thorne-Smith, is an avid user of Botox and is eager to share her …

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5 SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

…and what they are actually used for! Many of us have an entire slew of skin care products in our medicine cabinet to keep our skin looking beautiful and refreshed, but do you know what all the ingredients in them are used for? Proper skin care plays a huge part in effectively maintaining younger looking …

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Plastic Surgeons Need More Defined Preliminary Psychological Assessments for Patients

A surprising 13.5 million cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. just last year. Despite the cosmetic surgery industry’s rise to mainstream acceptability, the sector remains largely unregulated when it comes to preliminary psychological assessments for potential patients. Psychological health is an important factor that should be taken into consideration during the consultation process. …

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National BRA Day Launched to Increase Breast Reconstruction Awareness

In an effort to increase awareness for the breast reconstruction options of mastectomy patients, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) organized the National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. National BRA Day will be launched on October 17, 2012. The effort includes the U.S. and 20 other countries attempting …

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