Retinol – On a recent Dr. Oz Show he reinforced his decision not to mention brand names but instead will mention the raw materials that he recommends. This way we can become smart consumers and look for that ingredient in the products that we decide to choose. One of those raw materials is retinol. There are hundreds of brand name products on the market for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, but Dr. Oz says what we need to look for is not necessarily a brand name, but the ingredient retinol. Dr. Oz says creams that contain retinol really work, work well, and work fast! Why does it work? Read More…
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Dr. Oz: Retinol Really Works To Diminish Winkles and Build Collagen.
ABC World News: Testosterone. Fountain Of Youth or Danger To Your Health?
09-19-2012 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer reports that baby boomers are willing to do whatever it takes to stay young. For boomer men, since 2006, prescriptions of testosterone have doubled and they are expecting them to triple in the next five years. You can see it in those ads for “a treatable condition called low testosterone or Low T” appealing to 70 million boomer men. ABC’s Neal Karlinsky says ‘T’ is what is keeping older males competitive against their younger ambitious coworkers. This boost of testosterone, the illegal drug of choice among sports athletes, is now being touted by some as “the fountain of youth.” Read More…
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Tagged men's health, penis, personal health, sexual health
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GMA: Are Gel Manicures Safe? Can They Cause Cancer?
Apr 12, 2012 – Good Morning America featured a report by ABC’s Elisabeth Leamy on the Pros and Cons of the new, trendy Gel Manicures. Even though they cost twice as much as a regular manicure, they are increasing in popularity. That’s because they are suppose to last twice as long. So Elisabeth Leamy decided to find out if they really did last longer and she also explored some of the growing concerns regarding the safety of the drying lamp used during these manicures. Read More…
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20/20 Barbara Walters. Facelifts and Botox and Joan Rivers
ABC’s 20/20 with Barbara Walters aired an informative special called The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever. Barbara reports that over 50% of Americans would like to have their appearance enhanced, men, women, children, and grandmothers. The show explores new and innovative plastic surgery techniques that have become available over the last 10 years. A show about those seeking to look younger by tightening up a little here and there, would not be complete without hearing from Joan Rivers, The Queen of Plastic Surgery, a woman who is almost as famous for her face lifts as her standup comedy. Joan talked with Barbara Walters and shared a few jokes, a few truths and some good advice for those of us who may be considering a cosmetic procedure. Read More…
20/20 Barbara Walters. Ethnic Trends In Cosmetic Surgery. Butt Enlargements!
Today’s $10 billion a year cosmetic procedure industry is examined in a 20/20 special with Barbara Walters, The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever. Barbara reports on the latest innovations, new cutting edge procedures and the hottest new trends, some trends influenced by a growing pop culture and a change of attitude toward how some ethnic groups feel about cosmetic surgery. African Americans are one such group and ABC’s Deborah Roberts explores how once, plastic surgery was considered taboo among African Americans but today, we find black women are getting Botox treatments, breast implants and even buttock enlargements. Read More…
20/20 Barbara Walters. Cosmetic Surgery. Men Trends. Grow Taller By 6 Inches!
50% of Americans would like to have their appearance enhanced through cosmetic procedures and men are no exception! In a special 20/20 report, The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever, Barbara Walters examines today’s $10 billion a year cosmetic procedure industry, it’s latest innovations, new cutting edge procedures and the hottest new trends. One growing trend is the rapidly growing numbers of men going for cosmetic procedures. ABC’s Bill Ritter reports that the most popular male procedures are just like the women: liposuction, nose jobs, eyelid surgery, breast reductions, and hair transplants done by robots. Botox treatments, “Bro-Tox” have increased among men about 100% since 1997. Bill reports why men today will invest thousands of dollars to improve no only their looks but increase their height by as much as 6 inches or more! Read More…
20/20 Barbara Walters. Breast Augmentation. What You Should Know Before Getting A Boob Job!
With more than 300,000 women having surgery to make their breasts larger, breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure, according to ABC’s 20/20 with Barbara Walters special report The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever. This special explores the changing trends in today’s cosmetic industry and this segment looks at the newest innovations in the breast augmentation. But before deciding to transform into a Hollywood “High and Hot”, we learn of some cautionary considerations that come with breast implantation. Read More…
20/20 Barbara Walters. Can You Be Too Old Or Too Young For Plastic Surgery!
In a recently aired 20/20 special called The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever, Barbara Walters explores the issues of changing trends and attitudes toward the now $10 billion a year cosmetic procedure industry. It seems that with all the new technology and advanced procedures, there is nothing stopping anyone from changing their appearance through plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. But can you be too young or too old? This segment profiles a plastic surgeon who covers both ends of the spectrum, from operating on his 10 year old daughter to giving an 83 year grandmother of 12 new perky boobs! Read More…
20/20 Barbara Walters. Facelifts and Flatter Tummies. Surgical vs Non-Surgical Options.
ABC’s 20/20 with Barbara Walters recently aired an informative special called The Cutting Edge: Younger Than Ever. Barbara reports that over 50% of Americans would like to have their appearance enhanced, men, women, children, and grandmothers. The show explores new and innovative plastic surgery techniques that have become available over the last 10 years. For those seeking to look younger by tightening up a little here and there, facelifts and tummy tucks have come a long way with both surgical and nonsurgical options. This 20/20 report profiles four women who achieved results with new plastic surgery procedures for facelifts and face enhancements and new fat reduction and re-sculpting procedures. For those of us considering tweaking in these area, this segment gives us a good idea of what to expect physically, as well as possible costs. Read More…
New Study: Direct Link Between Facial Wrinkles and Osteoporosis
Jim Avila reported for ABC World News this week on some new findings regarding osteoporosis, the bone thinning disease that women need to guard themselves from developing in later years. A study sponsored by Yale involving post menopausal women contends that it is possible for a doctor to know the condition of your bones by just looking at the wrinkles on your face! Read More…
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