Posted September 15, 2011
Women in today’s society have multiple roles and many responsibilities. It can be very stressful for women balancing life at home and their career. Recently a study found that stress is a huge factor in the reported new cases of breast cancer. Many women seem to internalize stress and that turn can hurt their health and […]
Read MorePosted September 12, 2011
Thanks to the power of advertising most Americans are familiar with restless leg syndrome.It can be debilitating for some people, and a new study has linked a different but similar condition, active leg syndrome to heart problems. Patients who suffer from active leg syndrome could also suffer from obesity or other obesity related illness. Patients […]
Read MorePosted September 12, 2011
Our culture has known for many years that obesity is costly not only to our health but also to our pocketbook. It is well documented that loosing weight to achieve a stable and healthy weight improves a person health. Once this is achieved some patients are saddened and discouraged because they have large amounts of […]
Read MorePosted September 11, 2011
Men can be very sensitive when it concerns their sexual health. A new study found that erectile dysfunction could be less of an issue for men with a healthy and active lifestyle. For men, just as it is for women; how they feel can be directly related to their appearance. As men age some share with Dr. […]
Read MorePosted September 10, 2011
Lack of sleep is fairly common these days. Many people take prescription medication to help them fall asleep on a nightly basis (even though this is not recommended). A recent study found that the obsession with technology and gadgets could be the reason for many Americans getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. Dr. O’Toole consults […]
Read MorePosted September 08, 2011
Consumers seem to be anxious to try new health and wellness drinks, and supplements with little or no solid testing behind them. From a marketing perspective if a celebrity is tied to product, it seems to generate even more sales quickly. A new cocktail mix was recently pulled from the shelves of a small major […]
Read MorePosted September 05, 2011
The past few decades in the United States has been marked by a considerable reduction in the number of people who smoke. Research has shown that secondhand smoke is also harmful and as a result smoking has been banned from most public places, especially in California. But, smoking in one’s own home is still permitted. […]
Read MorePosted September 01, 2011
The overuse of antibiotics has been a global concern for years, especially in the treatment of children. The fear is that bacterial will become resistant when so many patients use antibiotics on a regular basis. Dr. O’Toole explains to patients who are having surgery that antibiotics are prescribed primarily as a precautionary measure against infection. For breast augmentation patients, […]
Read MorePosted August 30, 2011
After 40 years of age looking for eyesight options is inevitable. Unfortunately it is easy to overlook the appearance of the eyes. Many patients experience droopy eyelids and bags beneath eyes.For women the droopy eyelid not only interferes with vision it can also cause a problem with creasing in the eyeshadow makeup that women wear. […]
Read MorePosted August 24, 2011
A new study found the trial and error was effective for older adults. This is not the case when it comes to plastic surgery. Dr. O’Toole stresses to his patients especially those who are older that plastic surgery procedures can have many irreversible consequences. Procedures like traditional liposuction or Smart Lipo can seem harmless if […]
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