Beauty Buzz: Aesthetic Trends for October 1, 2010

 

We'll kick off breast cancer awareness month this morning with some information on self breast exams and share one patient's story of diagnosis and recovery. Also, Friday Fact or Fiction is coming up today where we'll give you the real story behind your weight and Type-2 diabetes.



Study Suggests Reducing Dietary Fat May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers find that a high fat diet is associated with a 35% increased risk of breast cancer.

The American Cancer Society estimated there would be around 207,090 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed this year. They also estimate ... more



How to Avoid, Identify and Get Rid of Bed Bugs
As New York is being overrun by bedbugs - even Howard Stern had bedbugs in his studio - people around the country are wondering about how to avoid the nasty little things and what to do if your office or home is infested.

Bed bugs are small wingless insects that feed off of blood, specifically that of warm-blooded animals. They have evolved to move out of the nests of birds and rodents to the human world, infesting our beds and furniture. Currently, the pest control company T... more



5 Ways To Lose Your Belly Fat: Eating To Lose Weight, Part 1
Get a trimmer tummy with these 5 easy eating tips.

If you're like most Americans, you carry most of your fat on your stomach. And like most Americans, you would like to get rid of it as easily as possible. Remember, you must spend more time burning fat than storing it, to see a difference! But as impor... more



Aging Gracefully on Oprah
Three small screen super stars share their battles with aging, plastic surgery and beauty today on Oprah.

Today on Oprah, actresses Teri Hatcher, Linda Evans, and Cybill Shepherd all share what they've learned about aging. They say they've found that people tend to be disappointed with what they see in real life because the public has gotten so accustom... more



Manage Type-2 Diabetes With Healthy Diet, Study Shows
Intensive lifestyle change program yielded better results than support group

Recent study results from the Archives of Internal Medicine have shown that an intensive lifestyle change program can help patients with Type 2 diabetes lose weight and keep it off. The participants were also better able to control their blood glucose ... more



How to Teach Children Healthy Eating Habits
Imparting healthy habits to your kids will help them make smarter choices for themselves in the future.

At some point in life, we all probably wish we had started building healthier habits at a younger age. As you get older and your metabolism slows, it becomes harder to maintain a healthy weight and as the old saying goes, you can't teach an old dog new t... more

TODAY'S TOP 5 ARTICLES

  1. How to Avoid, Identify and Get Rid of Bed Bugs
  2. 5 Ways To Lose Your Belly Fat: Eating To Lose Weight, Part 1
  3. Aging Gracefully on Oprah
  4. Manage Type-2 Diabetes With Healthy Diet, Study Shows
  5. How to Teach Children Healthy Eating Habits

TODAY'S TOP 5 PROCEDURES

  1. Thermage
  2. SmartLipo
  3. Permanent Makeup
  4. Tummy Tuck
  5. Skin Tightening