Women who get breast implants are three times more likely to commit suicide. The risk increases the longer the implants are kept.
This was revealed by Drs. Loren Lipworth and Joseph K. McLaughlin who said the suicides were not caused by silicone toxicity but underlying psychological problems. ... Views: 760
Aside from being born with them, a lot of women are actually not keen about the primary role of breasts in their lives. These appendages, which may give women pleasure at times, have actually become sexual symbols in many parts of the world, including the US. If you want to know more about your ... Views: 756
Not all herbs are created equal. Some are simply used to spice up your meals, while some can effect significant changes in your body. Take the case of yerba mate, or mate for short. This South American plant is packed with beneficial substances, which is why native Guarani Indians used it as an ... Views: 754
She only wanted to look like her idol. But a 43-year-old fan is now suffering after an anti-wrinkle product she used backfired and left her with an ugly face.
Lu Ping, a resident of eastern China's Jiangxi Province, is furious at Hong Kong film star Carina Lau for making her believe that ... Views: 749
A lot of people do not really pay much attention to their hands. Most are conscious about their hair, face or skin, but only a few are really interested in taking good care of their hands. But come to think of it, the limbs, particularly the hands, are important in going about one's daily tasks. ... Views: 749
Most women are excited about summer because it is the time of the year when they can shed their clothes and display their slim and slender bodies on beaches and resorts. So after putting up with thick clothing during the winter months, many are excited to start wearing tank tops, shorts, ...Most ... Views: 749
When people think of a summer trip to the beach, many would always think of how they would lose weight and how to make their arms, butts and thighs more toned. In fact, many women start lifting weights and exercising a few months before summer. So, if you think that you will all be set up and ... Views: 748
Smoking is detrimental not only to your health, but to your family's health as well. People who smoke are aware, and are constantly reminded, that smoking is harmful and provides no health benefit at all. In fact, this vice has been linked to many serious diseases, such as cancers, ...Smoking is ... Views: 746
You will know that you have dry skin if you feel that your face is taut, it's as if the size of your face is bigger than the skin you are in. Itchiness, redness, flaking and even scales on your eyebrows are all indications that your skin is dehydrated or simply dry. This condition, which also ... Views: 745
Are brain foods real? Can they make you intelligent? Promoters think so and one brain food is even being touted as a slimming aid. But the facts say otherwise.
Many people think fish is a brain food. This misconception probably arose when iodized salt wasn't available before and many people ... Views: 744
Menopause is a stage in a woman's life when her ability to conceive is greatly reduced, if not totally stamped out. This happens because of the diminishing levels of female sex hormone estrogen in her body. Although this seems to be a simple change, menopause actually brings a host of ... Views: 737
Varicose veins are the price man has to pay for standing upright. Four-legged animals do not develop them.
Veins have the difficult task of bringing blood from the lower extremities to the heart. They do this without the benefit of a pump and against gravity. Blood travels uphill by muscular ... Views: 734
A lot of women, and even sometimes men, start to panic as they reach the age of 30. They know that at this age, signs of aging will start to manifest in their skin. At the first sign wrinkles or skin blemish, many scramble to spas and dermatology clinics to have their botox injections, breast ... Views: 728
Aside from the myriad of symptoms that happen during menopause, weight gain is something that a lot of women are not happy about. Although hot flashes, night sweating, mood swings and a little bout with depression every now and then are really annoying, many women are more concerned about ... Views: 726
According to statistics, about 20% of women in the US aged 15 to 55 are suffering from a fungal infection called Candidaisis. Although you can have a candida overgrowth almost anywhere in your body that has skin on it, majority of the cases affect the vaginal area. Symptoms of this disease ... Views: 719
We live in the computer age where information can be easily accessed at the click of a link. Sad to say, the information superhighway is also a portal for misinformation, especially when it comes to arthritis. A click here and there can lead you to bad websites that offer conflicting views and ... Views: 718
Maintaining soft and younger-looking skin does not have to break your budget. If you cannot afford to go to the spa to have a facial or body scrub regularly, then you can always rely on the power of nature to help you get the celebrity-looking skin that you've always longed for. For example, ... Views: 717
Fat people are mistakenly perceived as greedy and lazy. Now a new study suggests they may be stupid as well! That may come as a big blow to millions of people around the world who are suffering from obesity. In the United States alone, over 64 million American adults are obese.
Indeed, if the ... Views: 717
Over 80 percent of 8.5 million adults in the United Kingdom (UK) with osteoarthritis (OA) live in constant pain. This was revealed by Arthritis Care, a charity group which said that the number is expected to increase in the next few years.
In its report titled “OA Nation”, the ... Views: 716
The figures are frightening. Obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and many adult Americans are in danger of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and cancer because of this. Additionally, obese individuals are 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from ... Views: 715
If there’s one insect that can truly be called a pest, it’s the mosquito. Incredible as it sounds, this tiny insect can cause a host of diseases ranging from malaria, filariasis, yellow fever, and encephalitis (the inflammation of the brain).
One of the most common diseases ...If ... Views: 712
After a night of booze and fun, you ought to expect a little bit of hangover and big puffy eyes. Women, and even some men, have a propensity of retaining fluid whenever they drink too much alcohol, sleep late, or even eat salty food. Sometimes, allergic reactions or tears are also to blame for ... Views: 711
Food additives are used to make food appear fresher, more delectable, and longer lasting. In the US, about 3,000 substances can be added by manufacturers to their products in order to help enhance food flavor, increase shelf life, and improve the texture and color of their food products. ...Food ... Views: 710
A major complaint that you will hear from office and factory workers is having tensions felt on the shoulders and neck areas. People who work on the computer or do repetitive upper body movements for several hours are the ones susceptible to experiencing nasty neck and shoulder pain.
If you ... Views: 709
The skin around your eyes is among the first areas of your body that become weak and susceptible to breakdown of tissues. But it is ironic that most people are more focused on having smoother skin on their cheeks, forehead and chin. If you really want a more attractive appearance on top of a ... Views: 701
Bothered by baldness? There’s an organization for you! It’s called the Bald Headed Men of America and it’s open to “qualified” persons who have lost their hair.
Founded in 1974 by John T. Capps III, this special club is based in North Carolina and boasts of over ... Views: 700
In addition to being one of the largest organs in the body, the liver produces a greenish-brown fluid called bile which aids in the absorption of fats.
Bile is secreted in the intestines daily, more so after meals. From the liver, bile travels to the duodenum or intestinal tract. It ... Views: 699
Some people complain that no amount of exercising or dieting can help them lose their weight. It seems that even if they reduce the amount of calories they take in daily or increase their exercise regimen, the drop in their weight stays marginal at best. There are also a number of individuals ... Views: 698
Since summer is just a few months away, many people are now starting to think what type of diet or exercise regimen they are going to use in order to loose the flab on their arms, legs and abdomen. Just surf the net and you will see thousands of products and diet programs all claiming to help ... Views: 697
The early undergarments, such as brassieres and corsets, were used to make the waist extremely small and the breasts flat and formless. Luckily, these pieces of clothing are not in vogue anymore. Nowadays, bras and undergarments are created to protect and enhance the bust and support the upper ... Views: 697
You see something strange in your nails and you think it might be a fungal infection. Your daughter, next-door neighbor and friendly manicurist believe it is. Still, you’re not sure and spend the whole night thinking about it.
Before your hair gets white from worrying, here’s ... Views: 695
Hypertension, or what is commonly known as high blood pressure, bear upon thirty million Americans. And this figure shows no signs of shrinking; on the contrary, doctors suggest that the occurrence of this health condition will dramatically increase in the next five to ten years. There are ... Views: 693
If you want to look younger and more vibrant, you should not focus all your efforts only in maintaining soft skin. You also need to pay more attention to your eyes and the sensitive area surrounding it. No matter how slim your body is and how supple your skin is, if you have puffy or dark ...If ... Views: 692
It is OK to keep on dreaming about a size 2 body frame or to perpetually chase the fountain of youth. After all, many women are not happy about their appearance. But when your obsession with your body leads to self-starvation or surgical complications, you need to take a step back and give ...It ... Views: 691
They protect the ends of the fingers and toes from injury. They help you pick up things. They also come in handy when you have an itch that needs to be scratched.
Indeed, nails help us perform many tasks but they’re also the subject of many myths and misconceptions. Strange as it ... Views: 690
“If God had given women wrinkles, he could at least have put them on the soles of her feet,” wrote French author Ninon de L'Enclos. These words echo the sentiments of millions of women (and some men) worldwide who hate wrinkles and will do anything to hide them.
Sadly, wrinkles ... Views: 689
Sunshine helps the body produce vitamin D and stimulates the growth of red blood corpuscles. Too much sunlight, however, encourages the growth of skin cancer and other diseases. To protect itself from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays, the Malpighian cells of the epidermis or ... Views: 689
Low self-esteem can pull down your chances of succeeding in life. Viewing yourself as someone below social norms or standards can ultimately hurt your professional growth, your personal intimacy, and everything in between. And being a woman can make things more complicated for you because, in a ... Views: 688
The pungent bulb that can be found in almost every kitchen around the world is actually considered as one of the legendary panaceas. Aside from giving dishes wonderful aroma and savory flavor, this lowly herb is a potent cure for a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Before the invention of ... Views: 688
Summer is here and everybody is excited about going out and having fun outdoors. It's time to head to the swimming pool, the park, or the beach. A lot of people are starting to shed off their sweaters and pants for cooler wardrobe of sleeveless shirts and shorts.
However, some women are ... Views: 688
Before he had a home, Shankly wandered the streets of London hungry and lost. He was alone, in poor health, and no one seemed to care that his face was full of sagging wrinkles that hampered his vision.
Thanks to some kindhearted doctors, Shankly got a new home and a £1,000 facelift that ... Views: 685
Thanks to Baywatch, a show where women with size DD breasts have strutted their wares on the beach, the eyes of a lot of women were opened to the idea that breast implants are gorgeous to have. Along with the success of the TV show came the increase in the number of women who had their breasts ... Views: 684
Ginseng has become one of the most popular herbs in the world today, accounting for over $400 million a year in sales in the United States alone. Analysts say it is the herb of choice for many people owing to its alleged ability to fight stress and enhance immunity.
However, not everything ... Views: 682
As women grow old, they become more unsure of how they look and more ashamed of their bodies. After giving birth and eating too much leftover food, many mommies like you end up becoming a lot of pounds heavier from the time you said "I do". Come Valentine's Day, however, you can surprise your ... Views: 682
According to statistics, about three in every four people have experienced lower back pain at least once in their lifetime. Although many can have bouts with back pain, most of these attacks are not really serious. In fact, pain in that area is mostly caused by sprains and overstretching of ... Views: 681
Nowadays, everyone is so preoccupied with becoming more beautiful and desirable on the outside, but not so much on the inside. In order to look young, people are willing to undergo surgeries and enhancement procedures that can cost a lot of time and money. Although it is but natural to take ... Views: 678
Work and family can be demanding, especially if you are juggling several jobs at the same time in order to make ends meet and to keep your house from being repossessed. A few days at the beach or a relaxing massage and body scrub in a spa is what you probably need. However, since most Americans ... Views: 678
Cellulite is one beauty problem that plagues women of all body types. Even ultra slender Hollywood celebrities have experienced cellulite disasters. This skin woe may be present on your thighs, hips, upper arms, stomach, and even under the chin. Cellulite is characterized by the dimpling of the ... Views: 678
One of the most important components in the beauty arsenal of any woman is a concealer. No matter how made up your face is, if your blemishes and dark circles around the eyes are visible, you will still look haggard, stressed and old. Thus, if you want to look healthier, younger, and more ...One ... Views: 676
Your feet deserve some pampering at least once a week. Just imagine the burden of carrying the body's weight all day; where the average number of steps a person makes in a day ranges from eight to ten thousand. With all these troubles, you will be able to appreciate the benefits of taking good ... Views: 675