By Shannon Traphagen Learning you have melanoma, the most-serious type of skin cancer, can make it difficult to hear anything else your doctor says. Upon leaving the office, you may wonder what happens next, which is of course, dependent upon the unique needs of each patient. However,
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Protecting and caring for skin should be part of people’s year-round health care regimens. Such an approach can help people look their best, and also uncover any minor issues before they escalate into something more significant. National Geographic says adults can carry eight pounds and 22 square
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By Shannon Traphagen Face it! Age takes a toll on our appearance. We gaze into the mirror, purchase a bevy of cosmetics, and research therapies, all in a quest to look and feel younger. Yet, despite all of our efforts, it is always our neck area that
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Diet and exercise go hand in hand, but diets are often associated with women while exercise regimens are often geared toward men. But exercise is equally important for women, so the challenge is to find the right balance between diet and exercise to achieve weight-loss goals. Feel
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Winter may be a time for cozy sweaters and tall boots, but it also can be a season for static-charged hair and dry skin. Upon the arrival of cold weather, women and men may have to make some changes to their beauty or grooming routines to
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By Annette Pinder When I met Sherry Hale a couple of years ago, she was wearing a white esthetics jacket. The epitome of professionalism, she told me that she was building a medical spa, unlike any other. Hale’s determination was obvious, and somehow I kept running into
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Kybella™ may just be the new botox! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first drug that melts fat with a simple injection, and the results are pretty amazing. Todd Koch, M.D., of Williamsville, says, “In the past, people had to undergo the knife to
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They Are Only Cute When You’re Young by Dr. Todd Ellis Shatkin We chuckle when we see young children with missing teeth, and think it’s cute. But tooth loss may occur past childhood for many reasons. Gum disease, periodontal problems, untreated cavities and tooth decay, auto accidents
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Replace Your Missing Teeth or Stabilize Your Dentures in One Visit With Mini Dental Implants by Annette Pinder Have a fear of smiling? Do you hide your smile because of missing teeth? Unable to eat what you want? Gums sometimes sore? Trouble speaking clearly? Do you want
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By Peggy Davis, RN, Director, Health Promotion, Independent Health Cancer of the skin, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, is the most common of all cancers. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. Caucasians and men older than
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