Melanoma may seem less scary than other cancers (breast, ovarian) that we read about, but this deadliest form of skin cancer kills one person every hour. The good news is that melanoma is highly treatable. As with any illness, guidelines for treatment can change as researchers learn more about the disease. The American Academy of… Continue reading New Guidelines for Treating Melanoma
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Bringing Wellness into Your Home
Many elements in your living space contribute to your well-being. Where furniture is situated, how much light shines into the room, and the air being circulated can all influence your state of mind and wellness. Below are some tips for creating wellness in your home: Bring nature in. There is nothing more de-stressing than sinking… Continue reading Bringing Wellness into Your Home
Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one person dies from melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, every hour. In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, the American Academy of Dermatology… Continue reading Tips for Skin-Cancer Self-Exams
Patients and Doctors Don’t See Post-Surgical Scars The Same Way
When it comes to post-surgical scarring, patients and doctors sometimes don’t see eye to eye. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found patients and physicians disagreed in their scar evaluations 28 percent of the time. Patients were likelier to focus on the depth of the scar, according to a… Continue reading Patients and Doctors Don’t See Post-Surgical Scars The Same Way
The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair
As we mature, our hair changes along with us—a natural but often frustrating process. “The life span and capability of hair follicle stem cells decrease as we age, inhibiting the ability to regenerate the cells responsible for hair growth, texture, and pigment,” explains Jim Markham, CEO and Founder of ColorProof. Meaning: Locks that were once… Continue reading The Anti-Aging Program for Your Hair
Plant A Beautiful Garden Right Now – And for The Future
Don’t pack away that shovel and trowel. Fall is a great time to plant a few new additions in the landscape. Here are just a few ideas for adding immediate and long term beauty to your garden. Add cool season annuals like pansies, snapdragons, ornamental kale and stocks to brighten the fall garden. Those in… Continue reading Plant A Beautiful Garden Right Now – And for The Future
Melanoma: What You Need to Know
Although skin cancer isn’t of as much concern to people as better known and more serious cancers such as those of the breast and colon, it can be very serious – especially in its most dangerous form, melanoma. Here, from the American Academy of Dermatology, is what you need to know about the illness that… Continue reading Melanoma: What You Need to Know
The Facts about Dehydration
A huge misconception about dehydration is the way one identifies it. Most people think that if they drink when they feel thirsty, they can avoid becoming dehydrated. According to Franci Cohen, personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and certified nutritionist, nothing could be farther from the truth. “The fact is that by the time one feels thirst,… Continue reading The Facts about Dehydration