Ever wonder why sunburn stings after being exposed by the Sun for many hours? Researchers from King’s College London have found the specific molecule that causes the stinging that comes from sunburn. By finding this molecule, this opens the door for finding ways to treat this pain not only for sunburns but for other conditions [...]
Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category
Sunburns stings, now scientists know why!
Posted in News, Skin Care, tagged inflammatory, news, Pain, sting, stinging, sun, sunburns on July 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Being skinny doesn’t mean you’re healthy
Posted in Aging & Wellness, News, Recommendations, Skin Care, Tips and Suggestions, tagged Aging, excercise, fat, genetic variant, lean, skinny, type 2 diabetes, wellness on June 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
There are so many TV shows lately exhibiting an obese person trying to lose weight in order to be healthy. This could be a reminder for some, but being skinny doesn’t necessarily mean that you are healthy either. A new study conducted by an international group of scientists led by Ruth Loos at the Medical [...]
6 Foods to Slow Down Aging!
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Diet and Nutrition, Fun, Health Care, Press, Recipes, Recommendations, Skin Care, Tips and Suggestions, tagged active lifestyle, activity, Aging, body, brain, care, Coverage, delicious, easy, fish, Food, grains, happy summer, health, Health solution, Healthy, healthy brain, Heart Health, maintenance, march, recipe, Reform, slow, taste, vegetables, wellbeing, wellness on March 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?” –Satchel Paige In keeping with our healthy theme this month, we would like to feature some exciting news. Six foods that actually help to slow aging. Now that’s music to the ears of us all. We can actually eat to look [...]
Four Things Apples Can Do For You
Posted in Fun, Skin Care on September 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Apples: we know them, we love them, but getting your fruit every day just got better for you. Leslie Barrie for Health magazine has some stunning suggestions for this unassuming fruit. Radiance booster Treat your skin to a refreshing at-home green-apple mask. The fruit helps replenish moisture, and its acids smooth fine lines, explains Karen [...]
Happy Feet at Any Age
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Recommendations, Skin Care on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Whether you’re pounding the pavement in a pair of killer heels, propelling through a 5K, or pursuing a 5-year-old around the house, you probably take your feet for granted. But as you get older, your tootsies develop their own unique growing pains and need you to show them some love. Here’s how to sidestep the [...]
“More Than Just a Mole” by Sara Altshul
Posted in Aging & Wellness, Recommendations, Skin Care on June 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Eight years ago, I had a free skin cancer screening at the company I worked for, even though my fair skin had no suspicious moles or splotches (despite my sun-baked youth). To my surprise, the dermatologist hovered her magnifying glass over the tiny, tear-shaped, pale-colored spot near my left nostril. “That’s just a birthmark. My [...]
Skin and Aging
Posted in Skin Care on April 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It seems a paradox: The top layer of skin is replaced about once a month, so why does skin age? Part of the aging process is genetic. Just as your genetic makeup determines your eye color and whether your hair is curly or straight, genes also have some say in whether your skin retains a [...]
Skin Care and Infection Control
Posted in Infection Control, Products, Skin Care on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Skin Care and Infection Control products soothe and clean sensitive areas, help combat presistent exposure to moisture, and offer protection against germs and disease. Here are some products we recommend- Baza ® Barrier Cream and Anti-fungal Cream Helps maintain healthy skin and protects against moisture. Calmoseptine Cream Multi-purpose moisture barrier cream with cooling menthol. Temporarily relieves [...]
