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Skin Cancer Prevention Tips: How to Spot the Signs Early
Taking care of your skin might be the most important thing you do all summer. Skin cancer is now an epidemic with a record 2 million cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. One … Continue reading
Lift lighter to be lighter for summer
With Memorial Day approximately one month away, many are looking for some quick bathing suit fixes. The official start ofsummertime has some seeking the best exercises to work those problem areas and get beach body- and poolside-ready. The good news … Continue reading
Bone up on calcium
Consuming adequate amounts of calcium each day is no doubt right at the top of your priority list, just behind cleaning out therefrigerator and organizing your sock drawer. But beyond strengthening bones, calcium may help your heart and even your … Continue reading
Stroke risk lower among women who drink moderately: study
Women who drink up to seven glasses of wine or beer a week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who steer clear ofalcohol, according to a U.S. study that covered thousands of women for nearly 30 … Continue reading
7 Ways You’re Aging Your Skin
Skin woes Do you hop into bed still wearing your mascara? Try out every new skin product to hit the shelves? These common mistakes may not seem like a big deal, but over time they can take a toll on … Continue reading
Lunchtime workout to get you in shape
One of the biggest excuses for not exercising is being short on time, but a growing body of research shows that staying in shape takes a lot less time than most people think and can easily be squeezed into an … Continue reading
Treatment Eases Pain, Stares Caused By Varicose Veins
When she went to a pool, she was greeted by stares. Her varicose veins bulged like balloons. She had spider veins all over. “Strangers would come up to me and ask what terrible thing happened to my legs,“ said Sokol, … Continue reading
Many treatment options are available for varicose veins
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it possible to treat varicose veins? I have several that don’t bother me much but a few that are slightly painful. ANSWER: For many women, varicose veins are all too common. Although most look worse than … Continue reading
Varicose Veins Keep Some in Long Pants All Year
Varicose veins are a cosmetic issue for most people, but they can be a sign of a serious medical problem for others, an expert says. “Twenty to 25 percent of Americans have varicose veins, and about 6 percent have more … Continue reading
Cancer concerns mount over TSA body scanners
Airport body scanners like those used in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando may pose a significant cancer threat, particularly to those over age 65 and women genetically at risk of breast cancer, some medical experts warn. Because the scanners’ lose dose … Continue reading
