Health & Wellness Articles

According to an article published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), women prefer a younger looking face over a more youthful looking body. A national survey conducted last year by Botox manufacturer Allergan found that almost 60% of women respondents chose a more youthful-looking face to a more youthful-looking body. The reason, …

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More and more people are opting to have cosmetic surgical procedures to get rid of stubborn fat and achieve a slimmer, well-toned figure. However, preparing for the treatment is an important step – one which most people are not aware about. If you are planning to have an aesthetic surgical procedure, you need to be …

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The skin gets stretched with massive obesity, and with excessive weight loss, the result is invariably folds of excess skin, sagging wrinkles and flaccid muscles. In most cases, the skin cannot conform to the new shape because it loses elasticity. Compared to the rest of the body, the changes are most evident in the face. …

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Most women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo mastectomy or removal of the breast as part of the treatment. While plastic surgery can help rebuild the breast, many patients find it difficult to make the decision to have additional surgery. They also worry about recovery after breast reconstruction surgery and how it would affect their lifestyle. …

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One of the most overused and misunderstood terms, which lacks complete definition because of varying perceptions and changing ideas, is ‘beauty’. Beauty is and has always been a controversial subject throughout the history of mankind. Perceptions of beauty have changed with time, though it’s undisputed that every person has a different view on what constitutes …

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It is commonly held that exercise can do a lot to help us stay fit and healthy; avoid unwanted illness and other problems affecting our active life. Some of us mistake exercise as just a means to lose a few pounds and get a shapely body while some others choose it to build muscles. The …

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For people who are overweight, weight loss is a desirable goal that offers many health and psychological benefits, including improved quality of life. Dieting, exercise and bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery can help resolve unwanted or excessive weight. However, massive weight loss leaves behind loose, sagging flesh and skin which do not conform to …

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Proper skin care is important to look beautiful, delay the natural aging process and prevent skin problems. In the cold winter months, caring for your skin becomes all the more difficult as chilly temperatures, dry air and strong winds can wreak havoc, making the skin dry and robbing it of its suppleness. Here are some …

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Being obese or overweight affects your looks and increases your risk of disease. Not surprisingly, weight loss is a favorite New Year resolution. However, most people tend to set lofty weight loss goals and end up dropping them midway, which leaves them unhappy and frustrated. That’s why it’s important to set realistic exercise and weight …

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Nobody wants to face the hard reality of aging. Many people are young at heart but worry when their looks begin to fade as they age. It’s therefore hardly surprising that cosmetic anti-aging strategies are growing in popularity. Creams and skin improvement methods can help reduce the visible signs of aging and make you look …

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