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Two Important Reasons to Get Joint Replacement Surgery

Two Important Reasons to Get Joint Replacement Surgery

Health and Fitness Sep 2, 2014

Did you know that from now until the year 2030, nearly 3.5 million joint replacement surgeries will be performed in the United States? In fact, there are several joint replacement surgery options available, and each one is beneficial to obtain. As a result, there are several advantages of getting…

How Natural Skin Care Products Benefit You and the Environment

How Natural Skin Care Products Benefit You and the Environment

Health and Fitness Aug 25, 2014

It can be tempting to go for the most popular skin care treatment on the market, but natural skin care products are often healthier for you and the environment. Here are just a few reasons why: Natural skin care products don’t include harmful skin care ingredients like artificial colors,…

You Won’t Believe How Great a Chemical Peel Will Make Your Skin Look and Feel

You Won’t Believe How Great a Chemical Peel Will Make Your Skin Look and Feel

Health and Fitness Aug 8, 2014

Though cosmetic dermatologists may be better known for their botox and laser hair removal procedures, another common procedure they perform is a chemical peel. What is a chemical peel, you ask? In this treatment, a chemical solution is applied to the skin, which makes it “blister” and eventually peel…

A Few Important Things Everyone Should Know About ADD and ADHD

A Few Important Things Everyone Should Know About ADD and ADHD

Health and Fitness Aug 7, 2014

Did you know that more than 1.2% of all Americans currently suffer from ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? Additionally, one in ten American children struggle with ADHD and ADD, or attention deficit disorder, on a daily basis. Fortunately, if you are able to determine whether or not you…

Three Acne Treatments You Might Find Useful, and Three Myths

Three Acne Treatments You Might Find Useful, and Three Myths

Health and Fitness Aug 4, 2014

Did you know that there are about 17 million people in the U.S. dealing with acne? About 8 to 10 million of these individuals are teens and preteens — the rest are adults. Although many people think of acne as a “teenage skin ailment,” it can and does impact…

The Main Differences Between Chemical Peels and Botox

The Main Differences Between Chemical Peels and Botox

Health and Fitness Jul 31, 2014

Are there different brands of Botox? Yes, they are, but the most common are Botox cosmetics, Xeomin and Dysport. Botox injections are mainly used in reducing the appearance of wrinkles on the face. These injections also treat conditions like cervical dystonia, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), lazy eye, and an overactive…