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Submitted by jackie on August 19, 2008 - 1:58pm.
Being a Florida native, I've been through hurricanes for almost 50 years, ranging from category one storms to category fives. I can tell you from experience that the fives are storms to take very seriously, but the ones are usually nothing more than a powerful rain shower. What does all this have to do with Aging Backwards? »more»
Submitted by jackie on August 12, 2008 - 1:57pm.
Scientists at the University of Michigan have discovered that people who get a "buzz" the first time they smoke a cigarette have a certain gene variant that is lacking in people who cough, choke and get nauseated from that initial smoke. The people with this gene are most likely to become regular smokers, according to the journal Addiction. »more»
Submitted by jackie on August 5, 2008 - 6:51pm.
What do you get when you grind up old tires? How about mascara? A company out of Canada, NewTire Industries, produces a fine powder product out of old tire treads and that powder is used in mascara. »more»
Submitted by jackie on July 29, 2008 - 11:16am.
Sometimes, taking just a few minutes during the day for a quick pick-me-up can re-energize and rejuvenate you. Studies show that chronic stress not only ages your prematurely, but it also contributes to many health problems, including headache, chest pain, backache, stomach upset, sleep problems, weight gain or loss, high blood pressure, fatigue and more. »more»
Submitted by jackie on July 23, 2008 - 9:36pm.
New York City is number one again - this time they're the first city in the U.S. to require major fast food restaurants to post the calorie content of all their menu items. The chains have had nutrition facts available for a long time, but now the calories are actually posted - prominently - as of last Friday. »more»
Submitted by jackie on July 8, 2008 - 11:47am.
People take all kinds of measures to lower their blood pressure, because elevated blood pressure is associated with heart attack,
stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and even blindness, according to the American Heart Association. The association makes recommendations for controlling blood pressure, such as limiting salt intake, staying at your ideal weight, staying physically active, having your blood pressure checked regularly and seeing your doctor. But did you know there's a little vegetable that can make a big difference in your quest for optimal blood pressure? It's the red beet or beetroot, as the British call it. »more»
Submitted by jackie on July 1, 2008 - 3:28pm.
As we age, certain obvious changes take place that we're all aware of - wrinkles form, hair turns grey, teeth can discolor, we buy reading glasses and maybe we even gain a few pounds. One change that may not be as obvious is gradual hearing loss. »more»
Submitted by jackie on June 24, 2008 - 12:26pm.
Well, it's official - summer is here. With most areas of the country bathed in heat, this is a good time to lighten up on meals, since heavy food doesn't go down as well in summer as it does in winter. »more»
Submitted by jackie on June 17, 2008 - 3:10pm.
Sometimes the simplest things can bring beauty and enjoyment to your life. Take the lemon, for example. Lemons are natural refreshers in the hot summer months and there are many ways to take advantage of their native properties. »more»
Submitted by jackie on June 10, 2008 - 9:18am.
Your nose isn't just for breathing - it's the focal point of your face and some people take great pains to change theirs. »more»
Submitted by jackie on June 3, 2008 - 1:37pm.
We just returned from the 17th annual Premiere Orlando Beauty Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event, which typically attracts more than 41,000 members of the professional beauty industry, focuses on hair care, nails, skincare and business education. Aging Backwards was there to find the latest, greatest products and innovations for looking and feeling fabulous! »more»
Submitted by jackie on May 27, 2008 - 10:38am.
When you think of cosmetic surgery, feet aren't usually the first things to come to mind, but more and more people are opting for surgery to make their feet prettier. »more»
Submitted by jackie on May 20, 2008 - 1:25pm.
In Wesley's LifeTwo.com article posted recently on chronic pain, he talked about a new report published in the British Journal, The Lancet, which found that more than a quarter of Americans suffer daily pain. Here are some tips to help avoid that pain and to combat it when it does occur. »more»
Submitted by jackie on May 13, 2008 - 3:10pm.
Wearing a wig is a fast and fun way to change your look for the evening or anytime you want. You don't have to be suffering hair loss to wear a wig. Wearing a wig can be a quick and beautiful way to be "fashion-ready" when you don't have time to wash, dry and style your hair. They can also be just plain fun and allow you the freedom to "be someone else" temporarily. »more»
Submitted by jackie on May 6, 2008 - 11:28am.
Submitted by jackie on April 29, 2008 - 12:51pm.
The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) conferences rank high up on my list of "favorite aspects of my work." I just returned from the 16h Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine held April 25 - 27 at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, Florida, where I discovered more of the latest, greatest ways to keep Aging Backwards. »more»
Submitted by jackie on April 22, 2008 - 10:23am.
The anti-aging industry is a $56 billion business and that number is expected to rise to $72 billion by 2009, according to the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Have you ever googled "anti-aging?" You get 16,600,000 results! There are thousands of products on the market - some of which work and some that don't - for combatting wrinkles, age spots, sagging skin and all the unsightly tell-tale signs of aging. There are innovative procedures such as injections for just about every body part - lips, nasolabial folds, crow's feet, neck, hands - even feet. There are surgeries to correct just about any flaw you can think up.
I am not against opting for procedures that can safely make me look and feel younger, but I just thought I'd remind you that there are plenty of things you can do to start Aging Backwards that won't cost an arm and a leg. In fact, they're free. »more»
Submitted by jackie on April 15, 2008 - 9:57am.
You know how sometimes you hear a song and you can't get it out of your head? That's exactly what's happened to me with Skinny Songs by Heidi Roizen (with a host of other great talent), but it's more like 10 songs that I can't get out of my head! In fact, I woke up this morning with one of my favorite Skinny Songs on my mind, which makes me wonder if they've secretly embedded subliminal messages into the songs. How's that for a conspiracy theory? »more»
Submitted by jackie on April 8, 2008 - 10:17am.
By now you've probably heard of antioxidants and their beneficial role in fighting free radical damage in our bodies, which has been linked to many diseases as well as aging. »more»
Submitted by jackie on April 1, 2008 - 11:33am.
Ah, the beauty of spring. Flowers are blooming, pollen is flying through the air, birds are chirping, warm weather is approaching and that urge to clean is starting to tickle. When you think of spring cleaning, you probably think of traditional cleaning and organizing, but what about spring cleaning for your life? »more»
Submitted by jackie on March 25, 2008 - 9:00pm.
"The eyes are the window to the soul." It's an ancient proverb that dates back to biblical times and is still in use today. »more»
Submitted by jackie on March 18, 2008 - 12:18pm.
What will they think of next? Japanese scientists have invented a pair of goggles that can remember all those little pesky things we tend to forget, such as where we've put our keys, purse, wallet, cell phone or PDA. »more»
Submitted by jackie on March 11, 2008 - 11:07am.
Catch your Zzzs. Count Sheep. Get your beauty rest. Crash out. Sleep tight. Whichever way you say it, getting your beauty sleep is conducive to Aging Backwards. »more»
Submitted by jackie on March 4, 2008 - 11:33am.
A French manicure is a classic, clean look that never goes out of style. It is the preferred manicure for brides because it's very feminine and glamorous. The French manicure has been called, "The ultimate in sophistication," by style experts. »more»
Submitted by jackie on February 26, 2008 - 11:58am.
Recent studies and reports have attributed health benefits to tea, especially green tea. »more»
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