Rejuvenation biotechnology requires a firm grasp of the present achievements in anti-aging efforts and progress; confidence in its future success and wide spread application without aggrandizing. A realistic assessment of where biotechnology stands furthers its progress. But current cultural trends…
In 2011, liposuction was the third most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in the United States. Americans are getting fatter, and they want quicker fixes for that. Laser-assisted liposuction was first introduced in 2007. It heats and liquifies fat through lasers,…
Bad lip enhancements have spawned “duck lips”, a phrase that describes the unnatural looking phenomenon of overfilled lips. But duck lips can be left at the pond. Hyaluronic materials are the best lip fillers. They prevent dreaded duck lips because…
The results: 56% of patients who underwent Fraxel Repair rate it as helping them achieve improved skin. Fraxel repair consists of non-invasive fractional laser treatment. It works on: Fine lines and wrinkles Sun damage Surface scarring such as acne Actinic…
Dr. Dennis Gross has come up with another break through in skin care. His newest elixir is called Ferulic Acid and Retinol Brightening Solution, and it reduces fine line and wrinkles. Ferulic acid is a powerful antioxidant that helps prevent…
Calorie restriction is getting a bad rap in the mainstream press now, because of a recent study that shows it does not add years to the life. Much of verdict, though, depends on how one analyzes the data, including the…
Sunscreen is an important part of a beauty regimen. It protects the skin from spotting and wrinkling, as well as skin cancer. However, many people don’t use sunscreen correctly. There are mistakes that prevent getting the protective benefits of sunscreen,…
Everyone wants a tighter tummy. The Ideal Body Series ends its helpful guidance on beauty with how to achieve one. The most common solutions is to do core work and crunches. Core work includes plank exercises that can be held…
This weekend is Fundación Saldarriaga Concha’s annual conference in Colombia, which focuses on aging and demographics. This is a concerted gathering to change aging around the world, with many professionals participating. Dr. Bill Thomas, an expert on the elderly and…
Not much has been revealed about how improving lifestyle habits in middle age or over 75 improves overall mortality and illness. But a Swedish research team made the effort to find out. They discovered that the best factor for long…
Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, a new analysis of 17 studies comes out touting the benefits of a low-carb diet to fight aging and weight gain. Of 1,141 obese dieters, the dieters eating low-carb diets averaged eighteen pounds…
Calorie restriction does not mean starving. It means adapting an eating plan that provides the most necessary nutrients to live longer. This happens in various species. In mammals, it is recognized as the best way to extend life. It reduces…