People with severe psoriasis — especially those under the age of 50 — have a higher risk of suffering a heart attack, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania. If you suffer from the skin disease be sure to discuss ways to improve your cardiovascular health with your doctor.
From JAMA and Archives […]
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Study: Severe psoriasis may increase heart attack risk
Published October 11th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings, Heart Health and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Rubbing sunscreen in reduces its effectiveness… alot!
Published July 28th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings, Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 0 CommentsRubbing sunscreen into the skin dramatically reduces its effectiveness and may even put people at higher risk for skin cancer, according to a recent study from the UK. Researchers found that rubbing sunscreen in offers little protection because the cream accumulates in skin lines and sweat glands, providing highly uneven protection. But, since many people […]
Stronger UVA-blocking sunscreen approved by the FDA
Published July 25th, 2006 in Health Technology, Skin Health and Anti-Aging. 0 CommentsSunscreen that blocks a dangerous type of ultraviolet radiation has been approved by the FDA… finally! Called Anthelios SX, the product contains mexoryl, a chemical that has been shown to block out UVA radiation (which is said to be responsible for everything from skin wrinkles to deadly melanoma skin cancer). Although it has just been […]
High-flavanol cocoa improves skin appearance and function
Published June 19th, 2006 in Skin Health, Healthy Foods, Anti-Aging and Health Studies. 1 CommentRecent scientific research confirms that consuming flavanol-rich cocoa is a great way to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Just remember not to add too much sugar to your cocoa, which can negate many of the health benefits of this powerful natural substance.
From Mars, Incorporated:
Consumption Of High-flavanol Cocoa Improves Skin Structure And Function
Cocoa […]
Most sunscreens offer little skin-cancer protection
Published June 17th, 2006 in Skin Health, Health Warnings and Anti-Aging. 0 CommentsSunscreens do not protect your skin as much as you probably think. In fact, the majority of sunscreen products offer little or no protection against dangerous cancer- and wrinkle-causing UVA rays — even the ones that are labeled “broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.” In California, a major lawsuit has even been filed recently accusing the big sunscreen […]