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Friday, August 9, 2013

SKIN TIGHTENING SECRETS

SKIN TIGHTENING SECRETS A sagging face is arguably one of the most prominent signs of aging. Yes, wrinkles are up there too, but one could acquire wrinkles at a young age from squinting or even smiling too much! But sagging skin is something that comes with getting older. As you age, your skin begins to produce less oil, making it become drier and loose. This causes you to not just look old, but feel old too. There are cosmetic procedures...

Mayo Clinic on Arthritis

Mayo Clinic on Arthritis How to manage pain and lead an active life If you have arthritis, you have lots of company. More than 46 million Americans have it, and it's the No. 1 cause of disability in the U.S. Mayo Clinic wants to help you reduce the pain and disability associated with the two most common forms of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. How? By sharing with you much of the same practical, state-of-the-art knowledge...

Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery

Gastric bypass diet: What to eat after the surgery Definition The gastric bypass diet is designed for people who are recovering from gastric bypass surgery to help them heal and change their eating habits. Your doctor or a registered dietitian can help you with a gastric bypass diet by guiding meal planning. A gastric bypass diet specifies what type and how much food you can eat at each meal. Closely following your gastric bypass...

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Are You a Caregiver or about to be?

Start the Conversation A lot of uncertainty can be avoided if you talk with your loved ones before something happens. It’s easy to put off these conversations because it’s hard to accept our parents are aging. Plus, we’re busy. It never seems like the right time to bring up what we think will likely be a difficult topic. You may be surprised to find your parents have been meaning to have the talk too and are relieved when you take the lead. Look...

6 Invisible Signs You’re Burnt Out

6 Invisible Signs You’re Burnt Out During a quick nap, you had a crazy dream about your coworkers turning into mice wearing cardigans. But wait (you're thinking): A short doze means I'm taking care of myself—and don't doctors recommend taking a nap as a way to get a second wind? The problem here isn't with the siesta; it's with what happens during that time period. It usually takes about 90 minutes to enter REM sleep and start dreaming,...

14 Moments That Make or Break a Relationship

14 Moments That Make or Break a Relationship 1. The First Time One of You Drives A car ride together can be many things: a peacock-like display of assets; a show of skill and prowess; a date in itself (if you're 16 or a city dweller with a Zipcar). Whom does he trust to navigate—you, him or that GPS lady? Who do you? 2. The Seconds Following Your First Kiss When this dalliance flowers into a true-love, toothbrush-sharing situation,...

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Slept With Him Too Soon? Here’s How to Fix It ~

Knowing when to sleep with a guy is powerful information. But what if you made a mistake? Can it be fixed? Can the relationship still be salvaged if you slept with him too soon? Hey Claire! Do men feel a disrespect for women who have sex with them too early (2nd date)? I am very interested in a man I met a month ago. Needless to say, the attraction is over the top. I NEVER sleep with men I am not in relationship with…until now....