There are as many reasons for wanting a tattoo removed as there are for wanting a tattoo in the first place. Times change, tastes change, tattoos may fade or blur, or an allergic reaction or infection may develop. Tattoos are intended to be permanent, but in most cases they can be safely and completely removed.… Continue reading Removing Tattoos: Ink Doesn’t Have to Be Forever
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For Halloween, Tips That May Help Prevent Tricky Fraudsters
Scammers cheat seniors out of approximately $2.9 billion annually, according to the Senate Special Committee on Aging. Now, that’s a SPOOKY statistic! No one is safe from being a potential target of a scammer—but the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Beware of Trick or Treat callers – Don’t pick up calls from unknown numbers. The IRS… Continue reading For Halloween, Tips That May Help Prevent Tricky Fraudsters
Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: How to Decide
While coping with the emotional turmoil that follows a breast cancer diagnosis, a woman must absorb a seemingly vast amount of information that will help her make important decisions about the treatment options available to her. Many women with early-stage cancer learn that while surgery will be needed, the decision of whether to attempt to… Continue reading Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: How to Decide
Is Prophylactic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Advised for Women with BRCA Mutations?
Approximately 12% of women, or one in eight, will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, according to the National Cancer Institute. However, the risk is substantially higher for women who inherit a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene that prevents the gene from producing proteins that help suppress tumors. The lifetime… Continue reading Is Prophylactic Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Advised for Women with BRCA Mutations?
Fall Landscape Care to Keep Plants and Pollinators Healthy
As the weather and gardens transition from summer to fall, it is time to adjust your maintenance practices to ensure the health, longevity, and beauty of your landscape. Proper fall care will increase winter survival, support pollinators, and reduce your future workload. Continue watering as needed. This is especially important for new plantings and… Continue reading Fall Landscape Care to Keep Plants and Pollinators Healthy
What to Expect When Recovering from Breast Surgery
Hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast surgery every year. Whether these procedures are reconstructive, cosmetic, or therapeutic, surgery itself is traumatic to the body. The body’s reaction to surgery depends on many factors. Most important are the patient’s overall health, type and location of the surgery, and the aftereffects of anesthesia. Before surgery, each woman… Continue reading What to Expect When Recovering from Breast Surgery
10 Ways to Help Foster Healthy Physical Habits in a Digital World
We all know that exercise is essential to our health and wellbeing; however, in a time when so much of our daily lives revolve around screens, how can parents ensure that their kids engage in regular and productive physical activity? To find out, we asked a distinguished panel of researchers, clinicians, educators, and parenting experts… Continue reading 10 Ways to Help Foster Healthy Physical Habits in a Digital World
Preparing Your Landscape for Winter
Fall is a season of transition and that includes your garden. Make the most of beautiful fall days to enjoy your garden and prepare your landscape for the winter ahead. Put fall leaves to work in your landscape improving your soil, reducing maintenance, and creating winter homes for toads, frogs, and beneficial insects. Mow over… Continue reading Preparing Your Landscape for Winter
A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
More than twenty years ago, federal health officials warned that a growing obesity epidemic was threatening the health of millions of Americans. Since then, the situation was gotten markedly worse. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. adult obesity rate is more than 40%. There’s a great deal of focus… Continue reading A Spine Surgeon’s Tips for Protecting Your Back If You’re Overweight
Garden-Fresh Vegetables Help Fight Cancer
Cancer prevention starts on your dinner plate; actually, it starts in the garden. Growing your own nutrient-rich cancer fighting vegetables allows you to grow pesticide-free vegetables, harvest them at their peak, and use them right away, ensuring the highest nutrient value and best flavor. It’s never too soon to start planning. Be sure to include… Continue reading Garden-Fresh Vegetables Help Fight Cancer
11 Tips for Building Grit, Resilience, and Socioemotional Skills in a Digital World
Grit, resilience, perseverance, and emotional intelligence are all crucial for success, but how can parents help their children develop these character traits at a time when the whole world is only a click away and everything comes with instant gratification? We asked a distinguished panel of researchers, clinicians, educators, and parenting experts to share their… Continue reading 11 Tips for Building Grit, Resilience, and Socioemotional Skills in a Digital World
Help for Weather-stressed Lawns
The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds. Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by evaluating the damage. Then plan a… Continue reading Help for Weather-stressed Lawns
Emerging from the Pandemic: What Can a “Mommy Makeover” Do for Me?
Re-emerging from months of isolation isn’t as easy as many thought it would be. Despite the disorientation and sense of loss associated with the new normal of their pandemic-induced lives, many people have found themselves surprisingly anxious about jumping back into life as they used to know it. Even as COVID-19 cases decline and millions… Continue reading Emerging from the Pandemic: What Can a “Mommy Makeover” Do for Me?
Health Tips to Reduce Risks of Age-Related Eye Diseases
September is Healthy Aging Month As people age, they are at higher risk for certain eye diseases and conditions that can cause low vision and impact quality of life. These include age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. September is Healthy Aging Month and a great time to talk about preserving vision as… Continue reading Health Tips to Reduce Risks of Age-Related Eye Diseases
Designing Gardens for Year-Round Color and Protecting Your Investment
Create a colorful year-round garden filled with flowers, greenery, colorful fruit, fall color, winter interest and a few surprises. Consider seasonal interest when planning a new garden or landscape. Adding a few key plants to existing gardens can help boost your landscape’s seasonal appeal. Include a variety of plants with multiple seasons of interest as… Continue reading Designing Gardens for Year-Round Color and Protecting Your Investment
Which Facial Cleanser is Right for Your Skin Type?
Everyone needs to wash their face, right? But removing dirt, sweat, dead cells, and makeup with just any old cleanser won’t cut it. Ideally, the facial cleanser you choose should line up with your skin type – whether dry, oily, or neutral. A key part of any effective skin care routine is properly cleansing your… Continue reading Which Facial Cleanser is Right for Your Skin Type?
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Keep Your Garden Looking its Best All Summer Long
Summer means hot and often dry weather for many gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less water and maintenance throughout the summer. Spread a layer of organic mulch like leaves, evergreen needles or woodchips on the soil surrounding plants. This helps keep plant roots cool, conserves moisture, suppresses weeds and improves the soil… Continue reading Keep Your Garden Looking its Best All Summer Long