Super Senior in New York: My Cousin Hilda All Trending Articles Health Living 11/26/202111/27/2021 by Leslie Farin Seniors Aging Independently My cousin Hilda is my favorite relative. She is 96 years old, but sharper and more energetic than many people half her age. Hilda participated in the Longevity Genes Project., a study of a group of 600 people over age 90. We call her a "Super Senior" because
8 Best Healthcare Apps 2021 Health Technology 11/18/202111/22/2021 by Ellen Blake The Mobile Health Movement Navigating the crazy world of healthcare can be a full-time job these days. It's complicated and messy. As an individual with chronic health issues myself, and someone who is a caregiver for an elderly parent, I find today's technology helps simplify the process. The mobile health
AA Didn’t Work For Me: How I Overcame Drinking and Got My Life Back All Trending Articles Women's Health 11/16/202111/17/2021 sponsored post Exclusive interview by Carol Marak If only I had______, my life would be happier, brighter, more satisfying. Debi Talbert, now an intentional living coach and host of EXIT the Drinking Life podcast, adhered to negative self-talk for years. Her self-esteem tumbled down a rabbit hole - a labyrinth with no outlet.
5 Exercises for Joint Pain -Why Variety is the Key to Relief All Trending Articles Health 11/15/202111/23/2021 By: Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, physical therapist and osteoarthritis specialist The essentials of relief: Vary your exercises for joint pain Think about when you move around throughout the day. Walking to the mailbox, heading to the kitchen for food, walking out to the car - in what direction do you constantly move? Forward. As
Why Wait Until January to Start to Exercise? New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Stick All Trending Articles Health 11/07/202111/08/2021 by Leslie Farin #sponsoredpost Why wait until January? A lot of people make New Year’s resolutions to start a diet or exercise program. Why wait? Why not start now and make new habits a part of your everyday? Resolutions do not seem to stick for most people. Some of the reasons include: Setting unrealistic goals Not
Rock Your Ginger Genes on National “Love Your Red Hair Day”, But Know the Health Risks! All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 11/01/202111/01/2021 by Dr. Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist National "Love Your Red Hair Day" November 5th is National Love Your Red Hair Day. Yes, it's true. Who knew there was such a holiday? I found out only recently. I think redheads have a unique and beautiful look. Think about some of the more
Skin Care Products: False Claims and Broken Promises at Your Expense Health Skin Care Truths 10/27/202110/29/2021 originally posted April 16, 2019 updated October 27, 2021 by Fayne Frey, M.D. If the promises sound too good to be true, they probably are just that - too good to be true. Most of us were victims of deceptive marketing strategies from cosmetic companies at one time or another. The labels boast youthful
Drinking More As You Age? You’re Not Alone. Why and How I Stopped All Trending Articles Exit the Drinking Life Health Living 10/21/202110/22/2021 by Debi Talbert I'm in Brussels on a layover, unable to sleep my full eight hours. Again. I know what's coming; that familiar nagging realization starts to surface inside me. My drinking is out of control. How many did I have this time? Three - Four - Five. Who knows. What did
It Could Happen to You: How to Remove Cactus Spikes From Your Skin Health 10/18/202110/18/2021 by Leslie Farin Are you a cactus lover? I'm definitely a cactus lover, but our relationship is complicated. Years ago, I fell in love with the indigenous cactus plants in Texas Hill Country that grow big and beautiful on the hillside. Anyone can fall in love with cactus plants, especially when
With the Right Approach, You Can Beat Carpal Tunnel for Good All Trending Articles DFW Resources Health 10/14/202110/14/2021 A frustrating and annoying condition If you find yourself constantly “shaking out” the numbness, tingling, and cramps in your wrist, hands, and fingers while trying to enjoy a few hours of planting flowers in the garden, knitting, or typing an email, it’s time to talk to your doctor about carpal tunnel
Do I need a silk pillowcase? (and other interesting skincare questions) All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 09/13/202109/13/2021 By Fayne Frey, MD, Board-Certified Clinical and Surgical Dermatologist I absolutely love my work as a dermatologist. Sharing my knowledge and experience with patients, friends and family makes me happy. I hear questions on a wide range of skincare related topics, but I get a few more often than others. Below are
The Truth About Formaldehyde in Shampoo and Skincare Products Skin Care Truths 09/05/202109/06/2021 by Fayne Frey, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologist "Does formaldehyde cause cancer?" The answer is yes, and many people have concerns. For example, a 32 year old young mom, Erica, recently visited my office with her 3 month old daughter. Concerned about the scales on her infant's scalp, she asked, “I tried baby
6 Excellent Ingredients for Gluten-Free or Keto-Friendly Baking (and more) Health Recipes 08/21/202108/22/2021 by Ellen Blake Baking for those with special dietary needs It should be a happy occasion when family members or friends come to your house for a meal. But - it can be stressful for the hostess if some of your guests follow special diets. Luckily, there are tons of alternative baking ingredients
8 Reasons Modern Bidets Are Becoming a Must-Have Bathroom Accessory: Do You Need One? accessibility All Trending Articles Health 08/16/202109/08/2021 by Leslie Farin Have you used a bidet toilet seat? I recently received a request from a weekend guest to add a bidet to the master bathroom in my vacation rental. When designing the ensuite, I took great care to ensure adequate space around the toilet for accessibility for those who might
8 Reasons Lavender is the Most Popular Essential Oil Health 08/07/202108/08/2021 by Ellen Blake Why I love lavender I absolutely love the smell of lavender- it inspires a heavenly state of calm and relaxation for me. As we near the end of the summer 2021, I still find myself worried about Covid and the variant, I find the lavender scent helps manage my stress. If
High SPF’s Capture our Attention – But Do We Need Them? All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 08/06/202110/11/2021 Author, Fayne Frey, MD Yes, we need them! The higher the SPF (Sun Protection Factor), the more sunburn protection the sunscreen provides. It’s that simple. SPF is the amount of energy (ultraviolet light) that is necessary to cause sunburn on protected skin (with sunscreen) in relation to the amount of energy
DIY Sunscreen – Why Dermatologists Recommend You DON’T Try This At Home All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 07/30/202108/02/2021 by Dr. Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist Mixed messages... Sunscreen. We know we need it. Experts tell us it protects us from skin cancer, particularly malignant melanoma, the deadliest form. They also say it prevents skin aging (wrinkles). At the same time, we hear frequent reports in the media that sunscreen contains
Is IV Nutrition Therapy Right For You? All Trending Articles Health 07/27/202107/29/2021 by Clint Fuqua, The Health Engineer IV Hook-up Pills, potions and powders There are pills, potions, and powders for every want and need you can imagine and marketing geniuses creating ads for those you haven’t imagined yet. The media inundates us constantly with sales pitches disguised as information so well-written even the
Beware of the Narcissist: Don’t Ignore the Signs All Trending Articles Health 07/12/202108/03/2021 by Ellen Blake My Friend is a Narcissist I recently made a new friend - or so I thought. We worked together for a short time. She was extremely charming, fun, confident and supportive...at first. I don't have much experience with people with a narcissistic personality. I'm sure I've come across others over the
Face Facts: What’s Up With Anti-Wrinkle Creams? All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 07/10/202107/29/2021 by Fayne Frey, MD ,Board-certified clinical and surgical dermatologist Patients ask me daily if anti-wrinkle creams work. If the question they are really asking is if the aging process can be reversed, the answer is no. Anti-wrinkle creams cannot change the anatomy of skin to erase wrinkles. Let’s rephrase the question. “Can anti-wrinkle
