Posted December 21, 2011
The recent reports of possible dangers from ruptured silicone implants in France is not likely to be an issue in the United States. According to the Los Angeles Times the government is deciding whether to recommend removal of implants in 30,000 women – involves a type of silicone gel implant never used in the United States. Manufactured […]
Read MorePosted December 14, 2011
If you have been married a while it is not uncommon to feel as though you are sick of your spouse. A Los Angeles Times article looks at a study that finds that your marriage could really be affecting your health. According to the article fewer people are getting married, if they do, they are older when they do so.
Read MorePosted December 11, 2011
The concept of reinventing your life after 50 versus starting over can be exhilarating. According to Psychology Today the mental aspects of redefining one’s life especially at middle-age can be a challenge. According to the article the 3Rs for midlife can make all the difference in terms of whether or not a person is successful […]
Read MorePosted December 07, 2011
Modern conveniences have put most everything we could ever want right at our fingertips. Some say the price paid is obesity. According to a recent online article most of our food can now be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Most of us drive to the destinations that we desire. Even when we do order […]
Read MorePosted December 06, 2011
The advantages of beauty are indisputable whether we look at them scientifically or socially. According to a recent Huffington Post article beauty has advantages and rewards that are numerous. According to the article beautiful people really do finish first. Among their many rewards are not just financial gain but also positioning and ultimately where a […]
Read MorePosted December 05, 2011
The national department store chain H & M recently admitted that they use computer-generated models for their advertising and catalog according to recent online article. According to the article the basis of the decision is that computer generation allows them to create more attractive models. The article raises questions about the perception of women who […]
Read MorePosted November 29, 2011
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 […]
Read MorePosted November 28, 2011
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 16, 2011
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 14, 2011
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 […]
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