Category Archives: Aging Skin

In many countries around the world, cellulitis is on the rise, and experts know that cellulitis risk from staph bacterial infection increases with obesity, as well as a weak immune system. Cellulitis is a common bacterial infection of the skin with the potential to have serious consequences. It impacts the surface of the skin and ...click here to read more

Varicose and spider veins are those tiny lines that are visible all over your legs. Varicose veins and spider veins can steal your confidence and make you feel uncomfortable about putting on your bathing suit to go swimming or wearing shorts to make the most of the warm weather. If this is you, don’t worry, ...click here to read more

As we age, our skin becomes dryer and thinner and it begins to lose its suppleness and elasticity – all of which contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Those lines and creases are an inevitable part of getting older. While men can get away with haggard and sexy, women are left feeling less than attractive… ...click here to read more

Understanding acne By the time you hit puberty your hormones were wild, your voice changed and tiny red spots have appeared all over your face. How embarrassing were those days when a new pimple could just spring up at any moment and put you in a tailspin! Well, now that you’re older, you don’t have ...click here to read more

Have you measured your feet today? What about last week? Chances are you haven’t measured them at all. Or you might have a rough idea of your shoe size because you had your shoes fitted several years ago but, as an adult, you never thought you needed to have them measured. What if I told ...click here to read more

We all enjoy our frothed mochas and cappuccinos as cold season hits, but research shows white tea could be your best bet to warm you up and keep healthy. Tea ceremony is an ancient practice, dating back to 10th century B.C. Shang Dynasty. The potent sipper has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a remedy ...click here to read more

Originally posted on Monday, Novermber 8 on leanonlife.com The weather is getting colder, and indoor heating systems every where are being frantically switched on to offer warm relief from the chill outside. But with warm indoor air comes dry indoor air, and with the dry air comes dry, flaky, itchy, cracked, uncomfortable and unattractive skin ...click here to read more

It may be impossible to stop the clock and actually become younger, but looking and feeling younger can be achieved by consuming the right anti-aging diet. Incorporate these ten foods into your diet regularly, and you could reap benefits like increased energy, more youthful looking skin, a sharper mind, a powerful immune system, a healthy ...click here to read more

As you age, you may start to notice unsightly dark spots on your skin that may make you cringe.  These dark spots are known as age spots or liver spots, and usually occur in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, shoulders, arms, and hands.  While older age, excessive sun exposure, skin type, ...click here to read more

Summer is almost here, and hot weather makes us want to reach for bright summery dresses, light fluttery skirts and cool comfortable shorts! However, for the 36 percent of women who suffer with varicose veins, these clothing options often stay regretfully in the closet. Although there are medical treatments for the elimination of varicose veins, ...click here to read more

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has been collecting data on nipping, tucking, and augmenting for 15 years and despite some negative press about anti-aging procedures along the way, their information shows the demand for cosmetic intervention is going no-where but up. In fact, the society reports that the quest to look younger led ...click here to read more

Most of us go on this endless search for ways to look younger, be it a secret cosmetic product or a style of dressing that would enhance our image.  Body shape is considered as a major factor that influences our self-esteem— it apparently has a negative correlation with how we feel.  The smaller our body ...click here to read more

You probably know olive oil can be good for your health — and good for your pasta — but olive oil may also be good for your skin. This is especially true if you have extremely dry skin or are allergic to topical creams and lotions. While it may have gotten somewhat of a bad ...click here to read more

Studies show that many people get hungry and irritable at around 3 or 4 p.m. Grabbing a small snack like an apple can provide the energy boost people need to get them through until dinner time. But a new survey claims that sugar may not be the only thing that crashes at this time of ...click here to read more