Want your hair color to last longer than your last relationship did? Use these top-rated hair care products. So — you just walked out of the salon with your freshly dyed hair. Its vibrant, it’s shiny, it’s beautiful and you love it. But then, day after day in the shower your pricey, gorgeous hair color starts swirling down the drain. Not pretty. So whats a girl to do? One word: condition. Okay, lets make it three words: color-protecting conditioner. Using quality hair care products is honestly all it takes — well that and staying out of the sun (which you should be doing anyway). Since coloring hair too often can damage your tresses (not to mention put …

You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are good for your health, but now a recent study shows that it can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes . The study found that people who ate at least two servings of brown rise each week were less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes compared to people who only had brown rise once a month. Dr. Qi Sun, of Havard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues report that about 50 grams a day of brown rice will lower someone’s risk for type 2 diabetes 16 percent and whole grains lowered risk even more to 36 percent. Genetics and Whole Grains Type 2 diabetes does run in families and can have an effect on whether someone develops the disease. However, whole grains can help the body process sugars…

The smoky eye, ponytail and mostly-black ensemble I’ve been sporting since fall is feeling pret-ty drab. And after seeing all of the spring-like looks on the red carpet Sunday — did you see Rachel McAdams’ gorgeous floral gown and glowing skin (loved!) — I am starting to think it’s time for a fashion and beauty overhaul. But before I bare my arms (not to mention my

Dr. Polyxeni Dimitropoulou of the University of Cambridge conducted a study that yielded some interesting results. It focused on the early sexual activity of men diagnosed with prostate cancer . About the Study The study took prostate cancer diagnosed men and asked them a series of questions about their sexual activity in their twenties, thirties and forties. Some of the questions included: Age of virginity loss Frequency of sex and masturbation How many sexual partners History of sexually transmitted…

According to a study by Assistant Professor Jochen Schmitt of Dresden University Hospital and Dr. Christian Apfelbacher of Heidelberg University Hospital and Dr. Joachim Heinrich of the Institute of Epidemiology of Helmholtz Zentrum Minchen, children who had eczema in the first two years of their life were much more likely to suffer from emotional problems around the age of 10. However, it’s unclear from the study if it’s the actual skin rash that is causing the psychological abnormalities or if it’s the secondary symptoms that cause such a traumatic effect on children’s mind. Secondary Effects of Eczema and Psychological Disorders in Children Children who …

The days when a man wasn’t supposed to worry about how his skin looked are rapidly disappearing. It is now becoming more apparent that men’s skin care needs to be addressed just as much as women’s skin care. To this end, many cosmetic and skin care companies are beginning to manufacture and market skin products for men . These include body washes that thoroughly clean and remove odor, but do not strip the skin of natural oils, and shaving products which protect the face during the shaving process. It is no longer enough, however, to concentrate on men’s skin care only during the cleansing and shaving routine. Men are also being encouraged…

PMS is a true medical condition, and is being recognized more and more as such. Physical PMS symptoms include, but are not limited to breast tenderness and heightened skin sensitivity, while mental and emotional PMS symptoms may manifest themselves in increased irritability, depression, and a desire to be left alone (in other words, feeling antisocial). PMS symptoms vary among women. Some suffer only minor ones, while others have severe PMS. It is considered severe PMS when the PMS symptoms actually make it almost impossible for a woman to function. PMS symptoms also include fatigue; however, PMS fatigue is more debilitating that regular fatigue. Whereas a woman may be able to push through normal feelings…

Oily hair got you down? Join the club. Heck, even Megan Fox gets the greasies. She even tweeted an apology for having shown up at last year’s MTV Awards with less than clean strands — see photo proof here. (Her face is always kinda oily too but that’s another problem — one these top-rated products will help solve.)

I got a massage last week and it got me thinking about a possible connection between massage and acne. My thoughts: Benefits of massage: Reduced stress: I was a puddle of relaxation after my massage–completely content. We all know that mental stress and acne can be related. Massage has been shown to calm the adrenal gland (which is activated during times of stress), a sure fire way to bring that stress under control. This is especially effective for women who make…

It’s a good thing I’m not famous. Forget that I can’t act or sing (’cause obviously that hasn’t stopped numerous MTV stars and celebutantes) I also happen to be the least photogenic person ever. And, clearly, as a star, you need to pose for pics and look better-than-good doing it. Just think about how many shutters will be snapping away at the Oscar nominees (see the hairstyles we think they should wear on Sunday here) — and you don’t see them cringing or cowering.

Sinus headaches occur as a result of fluid buildup in the sinus cavities of the face and head. The excess fluid exerts pressure on nerve endings, causing pain.  Sinus cavities are located in the forehead and nose area of the face. Because of their location, it is not unusual to feel the pain of sinus headaches not only in the forehead, but also under the eyes. The pain can sometimes radiate down to the teeth, which is why what is thought to be toothaches are actually sinus headaches. One way to determine if tooth pain is caused by dental problems or sinus headaches is to take a clean metal spoon or fork and gently tap the tooth that seems to be affected. If pain is actually felt in the tooth upon …

Here’s some scary info for you: finding isotretinoin online, no prescription needed, is fairly easy. This is according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Researchers did simple Google internet searches for “no prescription Accutane.” Of the websites found, 66% were what researchers characterized as “illicit commercial,” or sites from where isotretinoin could be purchased no prescription needed. In comparison, on 2% were U.S. licensed pharmacies which required prescription …

With the recent earthquakes in California (January 9), Haiti and Chile, many people are trying to pick up the pieces of the devastation this natural disaster has caused. The death tolls for Haiti and Chile are unremarkable, and the aftereffects of such a grand event may be experienced for many years to come. One of these aftereffects that many people don’t think about is the increased risk…

It’s a good thing I’m not famous. Forget that I can’t act or sing (’cause obviously that hasn’t stopped numerous MTV stars and celebutantes) I also happen to be the least photogenic person ever. And, clearly, as a star, you need to pose for pics and look better-than-good doing it. Just think about how many shutters will be snapping away at the Oscar nominees (see the hairstyles we think they should wear on Sunday here) — and you don’t see them cringing

Testosterone is very important to male development . Without it, or enough of it, a young boy will not experience puberty, or will not go through all the stages successfully. Testosterone is a hormone, and, surprisingly, both men and women have it in their bodies. Women, of course, have significantly lower levels. This is because a small amount of testosterone is produced in the adrenal gland. With males, however, the majority of the hormone is produced in the testicles. Once the pituitary gland signals to the male body that puberty is beginning, the testosterone levels in males begin to rise. As testosterone is secreted through the adrenal glands, the male body responds by showing the classic signs of male development. These include growth of facial and body hair, a deepening of the death, and increase…