Working out in the wrong sports bra can be not only uncomfortable but also damaging to a womans health. According to recent LA Times news article 8 out of 10 women are likely to be wearing the wrong size sports bra according to Heather Cvitkovic, a product manager at Moving Comfort, the womens fitness clothing […]
Mammograms still remain the most effective way to detect breast cancer. However, having dense breast tissue can make reading a mammogram more challenging. The reason is tumors intends tissue are harder to detect. According to a recent ABC news story doctors are creating new ways to help women and other doctors detect breast cancer earlier. […]
How much weight is too much weight? This question continues to be a controversial one. According to recent online Los Angeles Times article the common medical overview is that caring extra pounds will increase the risk for diseases including heart disease and diabetes thus increasing the risk of premature death. The question becomes does the […]
The appeal of cosmetic surgery is undisputedly a global appeal. According to recent LA Times article Afghans are becoming more comfortable with the concept of cosmetic surgery as they are increasingly exposed to beauty trends from India and Iran through movies, travel and the countries proliferating media outlets. Afghan women tend to show up with […]
Having a pear shape for woman used to be considered a good thing. Think Marilyn Monroe or Jane Russell they were considered bombshells. But, a new LA Times article is having women rethink the pear shape and the health implications that come along with it. According to the article women with the pear-shaped are at […]
So, you have had your breast implants over 10 years now that it is 2013. Whens the last time you had them checked? Maybe you have saline implants because your original surgery was performed during the time when silicone implants were not available. Perhaps you have accepted the irregularities and contour differences in your breast […]
Looking for ways to lose weight can be a never-ending battle. According to recent article people who reduce added sugars in their diet loose on average about 1.7 pounds. Researchers say this amount may be small but it is significant. The result was published in the paper online in the British medical Journal that reviewed […]
Choosing to eat at a restaurant for most people is expected to have some element of enjoyment. With the obesity epidemic rampant regulations have pressured restaurants to list their caloric intake of their dishes. Realistically anyone who orders fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or other known high calorie foods is not expecting a low number if […]
Most people underestimate their real weight according to recent article. Men and women specifically those that are obese have become more likely than ever before to underestimate their true weight according to recent study. In a paper published in the Journal PLos ONE, researchers at the University college of Cork analyzed height and weight data […]
Most reports in the media are highlighting the increase in men choosing cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. The uptick in men has patients has been fairly steady over the past decade. As the marketplace becomes more competitive, men can no longer ignore the value placed on a youthful appearance. The competition can be not only in […]
