Discover the latest updates in women's health, beauty, and anti-aging. This article delves into the impact of cigarette smoking and omega-3 fatty acids on skin health, the optimal way to moisturize, newly identified cancer risks, and how black tea can help reduce stress hormones.
A recent follow-up study on the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has revealed new risks for other cancers, particularly lung tumors, in women who have undergone HRT for five years or more. These risks were not identified in the initial HRT study and were entirely unexpected, according to the author of the follow-up analysis. Read more about the study here.
A recent study has found that adjusting your diet can combat dry skin. Lower estrogen levels, which occur with early menopause symptoms, reduce your body's production of collagen, a substance crucial for strong, supple, beautiful skin. The study recommends increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, which strengthen skin cell walls and help retain moisture. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish like tuna or salmon, and supplements may also be beneficial. Learn more about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids here.
Whether you're a smoker or frequently in the company of one, cigarette smoke may be the most damaging factor for the aging process and skin elasticity. A recent study found that cigarette smoke significantly increases skin wrinkles and dryness for two main reasons: the ingredients in tobacco damage the body's ability to fight free radicals, and cigarette smoke depletes your body of vitamin C, a key ingredient for maintaining plump and moist skin. The study also found that exposure to cigarette smoke is as damaging to skin as exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, and combined exposure can greatly accelerate the aging process.
A study conducted by University College London found that participants who drank several daily cups of black tea experienced a 47% drop in levels of the stress hormone cortisol within one hour. Read more about the study here.
A recent study from a renowned skincare institute confirms that dry skin needs moisture and that the best way to provide it is to apply moisturizer within three minutes of getting out of the bath or shower. Contrary to popular belief, moisturizer does not add moisture to the skin; instead, it traps existing water in the skin, preventing it from evaporating. To effectively trap water in the skin after a bath or shower, moisturizer must be applied promptly. Regular use of moisturizer can significantly reduce dryness and itching.
Six Little Known Tips to Ease Menopause Symptoms!
One of the latest studies in internal medicine show that women who generally improve their overall health can offset menopause symptoms by just being generally healthy and in better shape. The general categories of improvement, which also help offset menopause symptoms, are eating loads of veggies, whole grains, fish, fruit, and legumes. Only drink moderate amounts of alcohol, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, and don't smoke.
5 Secrets You Need to Know to Lose Cellulite
Daily brushing cellulite with a natural bristle brush, which can be found in your local health food store, boosts circulation and lymphatic drainage, helps to detoxify tissue, and tone the skin. Before getting wet in a bath or shower, dry brush the body using brisk upward motions starting from soles of feet, up legs, to belly, arms up from the waist to shoulder, and finally buttocks and back.
4 Tips To Improve Your Sex Appeal!
First, just by changing your part from the middle to the side you can shave years off your look, says a celebrity hairstylist. How does this work? The asymmetrical sweep of the hair gives your face a soft frame and will cover any age-telling lines on your forehead. Also, you need to rejuvenate your hair - just like kids have super-shiny hair, so can you.
