Want your hair color to last longer than your last relationship did? Use these top-rated hair care products. So — you just walked out of the salon with your freshly dyed hair. Its vibrant, it’s shiny, it’s beautiful and you love it. But then, day after day in the shower your pricey, gorgeous hair color starts swirling down the drain. Not pretty. So whats a girl to do? One word: condition. Okay, lets make it three words: color-protecting... 

You’ve probably heard many times that whole grains are good for your health, but now a recent study shows that it can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes . The study found that people who ate at least two servings of brown rise each week were less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes compared to people who only had brown rise once a month. Dr. Qi Sun, of Havard School of Public Health in Boston and colleagues report that about 50 grams... 

The smoky eye, ponytail and mostly-black ensemble I’ve been sporting since fall is feeling pret-ty drab. And after seeing all of the spring-like looks on the red carpet Sunday — did you see Rachel McAdams’ gorgeous floral gown and glowing skin (loved!) — I am starting to think it’s time for a fashion and beauty overhaul. But before I bare my arms (not to mention my  Read More →

Dr. Polyxeni Dimitropoulou of the University of Cambridge conducted a study that yielded some interesting results. It focused on the early sexual activity of men diagnosed with prostate cancer . About the Study The study took prostate cancer diagnosed men and asked them a series of questions about their sexual activity in their twenties, thirties and forties. Some of the questions included: Age of virginity loss Frequency of sex and masturbation... 

According to a study by Assistant Professor Jochen Schmitt of Dresden University Hospital and Dr. Christian Apfelbacher of Heidelberg University Hospital and Dr. Joachim Heinrich of the Institute of Epidemiology of Helmholtz Zentrum Minchen, children who had eczema in the first two years of their life were much more likely to suffer from emotional problems around the age of 10. However, it’s unclear from the study if it’s the actual... 

The days when a man wasn’t supposed to worry about how his skin looked are rapidly disappearing. It is now becoming more apparent that men’s skin care needs to be addressed just as much as women’s skin care. To this end, many cosmetic and skin care companies are beginning to manufacture and market skin products for men . These include body washes that thoroughly clean and remove odor, but do not strip the skin of natural oils, and shaving... 

PMS is a true medical condition, and is being recognized more and more as such. Physical PMS symptoms include, but are not limited to breast tenderness and heightened skin sensitivity, while mental and emotional PMS symptoms may manifest themselves in increased irritability, depression, and a desire to be left alone (in other words, feeling antisocial). PMS symptoms vary among women. Some suffer only minor ones, while others have severe PMS.... 

Oily hair got you down? Join the club. Heck, even Megan Fox gets the greasies. She even tweeted an apology for having shown up at last year’s MTV Awards with less than clean strands — see photo proof here. (Her face is always kinda oily too but that’s another problem — one these top-rated products will help solve.)  Read More →

I got a massage last week and it got me thinking about a possible connection between massage and acne. My thoughts: Benefits of massage: Reduced stress: I was a puddle of relaxation after my massage–completely content. We all know that mental stress and acne can be related. Massage has been shown to calm the adrenal gland (which is activated during times of stress), a sure fire way to bring that stress under control. This is especially... 

It’s a good thing I’m not famous. Forget that I can’t act or sing (’cause obviously that hasn’t stopped numerous MTV stars and celebutantes) I also happen to be the least photogenic person ever. And, clearly, as a star, you need to pose for pics and look better-than-good doing it. Just think about how many shutters will be snapping away at the Oscar nominees (see the hairstyles we think they should wear on Sunday... 

Sinus headaches occur as a result of fluid buildup in the sinus cavities of the face and head. The excess fluid exerts pressure on nerve endings, causing pain.  Sinus cavities are located in the forehead and nose area of the face. Because of their location, it is not unusual to feel the pain of sinus headaches not only in the forehead, but also under the eyes. The pain can sometimes radiate down to the teeth, which is why what is thought to... 

Here’s some scary info for you: finding isotretinoin online, no prescription needed, is fairly easy. This is according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Researchers did simple Google internet searches for “no prescription Accutane.” Of the websites found, 66% were what researchers characterized as “illicit commercial,” or sites from where isotretinoin could be purchased... 

With the recent earthquakes in California (January 9), Haiti and Chile, many people are trying to pick up the pieces of the devastation this natural disaster has caused. The death tolls for Haiti and Chile are unremarkable, and the aftereffects of such a grand event may be experienced for many years to come. One of these aftereffects that many people don’t think about is the increased risk…  Read More →

It’s a good thing I’m not famous. Forget that I can’t act or sing (’cause obviously that hasn’t stopped numerous MTV stars and celebutantes) I also happen to be the least photogenic person ever. And, clearly, as a star, you need to pose for pics and look better-than-good doing it. Just think about how many shutters will be snapping away at the Oscar nominees (see the hairstyles we think they should wear on Sunday... 

Testosterone is very important to male development . Without it, or enough of it, a young boy will not experience puberty, or will not go through all the stages successfully. Testosterone is a hormone, and, surprisingly, both men and women have it in their bodies. Women, of course, have significantly lower levels. This is because a small amount of testosterone is produced in the adrenal gland. With males, however, the majority of the hormone...