Healthy Habits for Great Skin

Soap and Water Best Defense Against MRSA

Skin Care Smarts — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:17:53 +0000

Recently, several schools have reported an outbreak of MRSA, the drug-resistant staph infection which has been causing havoc in hospitals. MRSA is on the rise in hospitals, and now it's showing up in schools. Physicians caution that this infection is not something that you can get from just the air. It takes physical contact, such as sharing grooming supplies, or coming in contact with open scrapes. Soap and water -- "common sense hygiene" is the best defense against MRSA in schools.

Caucasian Women More Likely to Lose Weight In Groups

Skin Care Smarts — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:41:50 +0000

Most women pursue weight management programs primarily because they want to improve their body shape and weight. Very few women tend to seek out these programs because they are worried about the effects of obesity.

Exercise Even 10 Minutes A Day

Skin Care Smarts — Thu, 17 May 2007 15:23:13 +0000

Even 10 minutes of exercise each day can help the most inactive, overweight women. Researchers at Louisiana State University released a study saying that tests on overweight women showed that even small amounts of exercise- as little as 10 minutes per day- improved fitness and lowered their risk of early death.

HGH Exacts a High Price from Athletes

Skin Care Smarts — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:32:01 +0000

A new case study reports that human growth hormone (HGH) may be linked to diabetes. Human growth hormone is used by professional athletes seeking to boost their athletic performance. HGH is also used to decrease body fat and improve youthful appearance.

Resveratrol May Be Secret to Long Life and Good Health

Skin Care Smarts — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 12:17:09 +0000

Scientists at Harvard Medical School are studying a naturally occuring compound, resveratrol, for its possible benefits to weight loss, improved health, and anti-aging. Resveratrol is found in...