Taking the “Ewww”… out of snail cream
June 17, 2014 – 11:07 pm | One Comment

Great news for all those women (and men) who have wanted to try the beautifying effects of snail slime but could never get past the “ick” factor. 20yrsyounger.com promises to get rid of the Ewww… while still letting women reap the anti-aging and rejuvenating benefits of snail slime cream. The process itself is called lyophilisation […]

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Hair Loss and More: When Stress Takes its Toll
October 25, 2011 – 11:08 pm | No Comments
Hair Loss and More: When Stress Takes its Toll

Hair Loss and More: When Stress Takes its Toll Last week, the celebrity gossip mill was atwitter with supermodel Tyra Banks’ juicy confession: The stress of writing her first fiction novel recently took a toll on her tresses. The model-turned-media-mogul claimed that she “got a little alopecia (hair loss)” while juggling her many professional pressures. […]

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Why Mammograms Really Matter
October 11, 2011 – 10:51 pm | No Comments
Why Mammograms Really Matter

Why Mammograms Really Matter Sparky needing an urgent appointment at the vet. A flat tire. A child sick at school. That last-minute presentation that crept up on you at work. As wives, daughters, sisters and mothers, there are so many urgent demands on today’s women’s schedules. And unfortunately, that too often relegates routine health screenings, like […]

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Has Your Brain Already Crystallized?
October 4, 2011 – 10:45 pm | No Comments
Has Your Brain Already Crystallized?

Has Your Brain Already Crystallized? If grandpa grouses while fumbling with his new cell phone, or grandma bristles at the thought of sending an e-mail over the dark and scary abyss that is the World Wide Web, be patient with them. There’s much more at play than just stubborn resistance to today’s technological wonders – their […]

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Could Bone-Loss Drug Do Double-Duty, Helping Arthritic Joints?
September 27, 2011 – 10:22 pm | No Comments
Could Bone-Loss Drug Do Double-Duty, Helping Arthritic Joints?

Could Bone-Loss Drug Do Double-Duty, Helping Arthritic Joints? Every once in a while, scientists set out to study one thing and discover another entirely. Consider the case of this seizure-medicine turned hot-flash therapy – or more recently, URMC scientists’ discovery that an already-FDA-approved osteoporosis medication (human parathyroid hormone, sold under the brand name Forteo) can potentially be repurposed […]

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Need More Memory (No, We’re Not Talking RAM)
September 20, 2011 – 10:14 pm | No Comments
Need More Memory (No, We’re Not Talking RAM)

Need More Memory (No, We’re Not Talking RAM) Searching frantically for misplaced car keys. Fumbling for the name of a new acquaintance. Providing an accurate eye-witness testimony. Treasuring past moments with a loved one lost. What, exactly, is this thing we call “memory”? How do our brains manage to process, store and recall so much sensory […]

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Men, Know the Score! (Your PSA Score, That Is)
September 13, 2011 – 10:07 pm | No Comments
Men, Know the Score! (Your PSA Score, That Is)

Men, Know the Score! (Your PSA Score, That Is) If you’re approaching 50, your PSA score should be right up there on your list of important numbers to know – just like cholesterol and blood pressure. These scores, put together,  provide a snapshot of your health for both you and your doctor. Just what does PSA […]

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Quick! Name 3 Things You Know About Vascular Disease
September 6, 2011 – 9:59 pm | No Comments
Quick! Name 3 Things You Know About Vascular Disease

Quick! Name 3 Things You Know About Vascular Disease Vascular disease may not on the tip of every man’s tongue, but it should be. Along with stroke, it’s the No. 1 killer of U.S. men — yet too many guys don’t know how it works, let alone ways to prevent it. Fortunately, according to vascular […]

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Men: What’s in Your Six Pack?
August 30, 2011 – 9:52 pm | No Comments
Men: What’s in Your Six Pack?

Men: What’s in Your Six Pack? Men often neglect their health until something starts to go wrong – usually around middle age. And after all those years of not paying attention to their bodies, men in their 50s and 60s can feel overwhelmed by the chore of making health changes, asking themselves “How do I even […]

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August 23, 2011 – 9:43 pm | No Comments

Men: How Many Candles Will Top Your Final Birthday Cake? American men may be living longer than ever, but statistics show they still lag about five years behind women. So, to equip men with powerful knowledge that could not only add years to their lives, but quality life to their years, the University of Rochester Medical […]

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Pregnancy: The 9-Month Marathon
August 15, 2011 – 5:18 pm | No Comments
Pregnancy: The 9-Month Marathon

Pregnancy: The 9-Month Marathon Nursery décor.  Daycare. The just-right designer stroller. When you’re pregnant, there’s no shortage of decisions. But what about  the myriad of other health choices pregnant women make, almostunconsciously? Whether to reach for that second slice of pizza, or try an apple instead? If  they should take a post-dinner walk around the neighborhood, […]

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