New research shows that a diet rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids can help protect women from skin cancer.
As the sun sets on summer, we still can’t forget our daily sunscreen application. But a study recently published in Nutrition Reviews reveals research by Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions that suggests that your diet can play a role in protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Read more »
Oh, to be a model: As if having a beautiful face and a hot body weren’t enough, models get to travel the world, go to glamorous parties, and work in a fast-paced, always-exciting career. On the less-than-fabulous side, though, is the toll that modeling can take on your skin.
“During fashion week, models are under a lot of stress, so their skin tends to be more reactive and look less vibrant than normal,” says New York City-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman, M.D., who cares for the complexions of several models at her Upper East Side practice. Read more »
What do musician Art Garfunkel, singer LeAnn Rimes, and model CariDee English have in common? Psoriasis. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month, so here’s a primer on the skin disease affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans.
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells—say onto a 7-day cycle instead of 28 days. Psoriasis is not contagious. Read more »
Elvis Impersonators have been doing it for years—copying the King of Rock ‘n Roll’s signature looks. Now you can steal some of his style but make it work for you. Read on. Read more »
