Women Fitness

According to Brenna Quinn, Occupational Therapist and Lymphology Association of North America lymphedema-certified therapist at Cape Cod Healthcare "Radiated skin can become irritated, burned and blistered, causing pain and discomfort. In severe cases, radiated skin can break down and develop open wounds that can complicate and delay treatment." She advises her patients to care … [Read more...]

The old adage "you are what you eat" not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well. As the largest organ in the body, our skin can benefit from the same nutrition we get from foods that have a positive effect on our heart and other major organs. In fact, new research suggests that eating foods rich in protein and certain … [Read more...]

A double chin can be very unpleasant to deal with. It can make you feel overweight, old or unattractive. Kybella was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to use as a non-surgical option for treating double chin. "Kybella is identical to a deoxycholic acid, which is naturally produced by the body to absorb fat. Kybella takes advantage of that fat-destroying … [Read more...]

UV radiation is the most preventable risk factor for all types of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Unprotected UV exposure can cause sunburn, and sun damage in childhood can lead to skin cancer and early skin aging later in life, so it's important for parents to protect their children from the sun's harmful rays, Dr. Nouri MD, FAAD, chief of … [Read more...]