Posted August 06, 2012
In the Los Angeles area, there are an overwhelming number of plastic surgeons to choose from. Selecting the best surgeon for your needs can seem like a daunting task.
Read MorePosted March 26, 2012
Even with a slowly recovering economy, cosmetic procedures grew two straight years in a row. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recently released statistics stating that 13.8 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures (both surgical and minimally-invasive) were performed in the United States in 2011. This is up five percent from last year. In addition […]
Read MorePosted March 07, 2012
According to ABC 7 men have a one-in-two chance of getting a diagnosed with cancer, while for women, it’s one in three. But for some, cancer is inevitable because of genes that are passed from one generation to the next. It’s a riddle that researchers are trying to solve. In three generations of Johnson women, […]
Read MorePosted March 06, 2012
According to Fox it turns out a beer a day may keep the doctor away, The Advertiser reported Tuesday citing a Spanish study. The study of 1,249 men and women over the age of 57 found those who drank moderate amounts of ale and lager reduced their risk of high blood pressure and diabetes. And […]
Read MorePosted February 23, 2012
According to My Fox LA a new study shows that learning a second language could be good for your brain. A bilingual person may have extra protection against the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, reported Discover Magazine . Psychologist and lead researcher Ellen Bialystok and her team analyzed more than 200 Alzheimer’s patients who had […]
Read MorePosted February 22, 2012
According to The Los Angeles Times The FDA is warning consumers about a weight loss drug that could be deadly. Fruta Planta has been linked to several heart attacks and at least one death, according to officials. The maker of the product, Kissimmee-based PRock Marketing, is recalling all lots of Fruta Planta and another product called Reduce Weight Fruta Planta. […]
Read MorePosted February 14, 2012
According to The Los Angeles Times women who are extremely obese may not need to gain that much weight during pregnancy, and those who don’t add too many pounds may find themselves and their babies healthier. The findings were presented recently at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting in San Francisco. The study looked at […]
Read MorePosted February 13, 2012
A new study shows that consumers who regularly use Facebook as a social networking tool are happier and feel more connected when they do so. According to the article in the Los Angeles Times three minutes spent on Facebook was more rewarding than a relaxing slide show or a stressful math test. However, being on […]
Read MorePosted February 12, 2012
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. According to recent online article a new study proves once again that chocolate is beneficial to our health. According to the article growing research is linking cardiovascular health […]
Read MorePosted February 10, 2012
According to the Orange County Register the new nationally syndicated show The Revolution will feature a resident from Orange County as a guest. According to the article “The Revolution,” ABC’s new daytime talk show features how changes in exercise, diet and lifestyle choices can makeover not just physical appearance but the guest viewpoint on life and living. The […]
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