_ Skin Skin HealthFear Of Illness Can Be A Good Thing By Jane Farrell articleWhen it comes to skin cancer, many people are influenced by fear, not statistics, to use sunscreen.“Most health behavior studies don’t account for the more visceral, emotional reactions that lead people to do risky behaviors, like eat junk food or ignore the protective benefits of sunscreen,” says Marc Kiviniemi, lead researcher and assistant professor of community health and health behavior in the University of Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Professions.
_ Skin Skin HealthWatch: How Tattoos Are Used To Conceal Scar Tissue By Jane Farrell articleHere's an addition to our ThirdAge video collection. Press play to start learning.
_ Beauty & Style Skin10 Everyday Tips to Achieving Great Skin By Sondra Forsyth article By Andrea Warshaw-WernickWe all know that exercise and proper nutrition are huge factors in getting and maintaining great skin, but there are some other "must dos" to get your skin as healthy and youthful-looking as you can! Here are 10 simple, everyday tips on how to achieve great skin:1. Keep your skin clean by using a gentle cleanser in the morning and at night. Always go in an upward motion when cleansing your face.
_ Skin Skin HealthEndorphins and Sun Addiction By Sondra Forsyth articleWhy do sun lovers eagerly flock to the beach every summer in spite of widespread awareness of the risk of skin cancer? A study published June 19th 2014 in the journal Cell may have the answer. The research, done at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reveals that chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes the release of feel-good hormones called endorphins, which act through the same pathway as heroin and related drugs and lead to physical dependence, tolerance, and addiction-like behavior.
_ Skin Skin HealthWatch: Overcoming Skin Cancer By Jane Farrell articleHere's another addition to the ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning.
_ Beauty & Style Cancer Center Hair Skin Skin cancerSummer Beauty, Health, and Fitness Dilemmas By Sondra Forsyth articleTop experts share tips on how to sidestep some top seasonal ailments so you can savor your summer days.Don’t Get Burned by Skin Cancer
_ Beauty & Style Skin6 Secrets for the Perfect Homemade Anti-Aging Skin & Hair Care Routine By articleBy Soriyya Bawa
_ Skin Skin HealthIndoor Tanning Ups Melanoma Risk By Adprime Admin articleIf you or your teenage children or grandchildren believe that getting an indoor tan will prevent burns from outdoor sun exposure, you’re courting the deadliest form of skin cancer. That’s the finding of researchers at the University of Minnesota who published their study May 29th 2014 in the JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The team reports that indoor tanning raises the risk of developing melanoma even if a person has never had burns from either indoor or outdoor tanning.
_ Skin Skin HealthIs It Shingles? By Jane Farrell articleShingles is one of the most common conditions for American adults: more than 50 percent have had it by the time they reach 80. However, it’s most frequent in the years between 60 and 80. How can you tell if you have this bothersome, painful problem, and what should you do about it? The experts at the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health have some answers:
_ Skin Skin HealthIt’s Melanoma Monday! By articleMay 5th 2014 is Melanoma Monday, and the entire month of May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, according to a release from the American Academy of Dermatology. (The observances are registered trademarks of the academy). The academy encourages all of us to learn how to detect skin cancer. An estimated one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in the course of their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – every hour.
_ Skin Skin HealthSkin Tags and Cysts: When You Should Worry By articleThe Family Health Teamat the HealthHub of the Cleveland Clinic offers expert advice about skin tags and cysts:
Skin Skin HealthSkin Disorders and Aging By Jane Farrell articleYour skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Your veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun tanning or being out in the sunlight for a long time may lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even cancer. But there are things you can do to protect your skin and to make it feel and look better. Here are tips from the National Institute on Aging: Dry Skin And Itching
_ Aging Well Beauty & Style Skin Skin HealthAnti-Aging Tricks to Banish Dark Circles By articleBy Soriyya Bawa Without proper anti-aging skin care, the process of aging can take a heavy toll on the eyes, especially because the skin in that area is so sensitive. One of the most visible signs of aging on the face is the appearance of dark circles around the eyes, which, while not necessarily dangerous to human health, are unpleasant to look at, making them one of the main focuses of anti-aging skin care.
_ Skin Skin HealthPreventing and Treating Cellulite By articleBy Samira Zia Rehman When perusing through the shelves of anti-aging skin care products, you’ll probably notice that a significant number of them are dedicated to helping you get rid of cellulite. Although it isn’t harmful, cellulite is one of the most stubborn and embarrassing aesthetic issues to correct and, unfortunately, it only gets worse with age.
Skin Skin HealthThe Ultimate Anti-Aging Protection? By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have identified a substance that can offer total protection against some types of sun damage, and that may lead to skin looking younger for longer. Scientists from Newcastle University focused on the antioxidant Tiron, which targets mitochondria, known as the “batteries” of the skin cells. Comparing the types of mitochondria-targeting antioxidants with other antioxidants such as resveratrol and circumin, they found that the most powerful mitochondria-targeting antioxidant was Tiron.
_ Skin Skin HealthCause of Eczema Discovered By articleResearchers from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology in California have discovered a key player in the cellular interactions leading to eczema, a chronic inflammatory skin condition affecting more than 14 million Americans. The skin of sufferers becomes inflamed or irritated and is marked by redness, itchiness, and dry, cracked skin.
_ Aging Well Beauty & Style Healthy Diet & Nutrition Skin Skin HealthHome Remedies to Keep Normal Skin Looking Young By articleBy Soriyya Bawa If you have normal skin, you may feel like you’ve won the skin care lottery. But despite what the name may suggest, normal skin requires just as much care as oily skin, dry skin, or combination skin. Before you rush out to rake up as many anti aging skin care products as you can, take a look around your home—you may already have everything you need to make your own anti-aging home remedies for normal skin.