Plastic surgery is on the rise and a lifted derriere can contribute to a perfect beach body but isn't worth dying for, and while serious complications are rare, they can happen, and the consequences can be deadly.
Mental health has long been overlooked, but perhaps, nowhere more than in law enforcement. One can hardly imagine what it would be like to face their daily challenges, dealing with crimes, atrocities, and the possibility of death every day.
Looking to escape the city permanently and still be close enough to the bustling metropolitan? For many Manhattanites, Long Island's East End, a remote worker's paradise is becoming a year-round haven of seclusion, empty beaches, and Zen living.
In the past, many people didn't see the point in planning ahead for their funerals. Since the pandemic began, it is something more Americans are thinking about, and many already have their plans ready.
With influencer culture bringing cosmetic surgeries to the forefront of the public eye, the taboos surrounding these procedures are slowly diminishing; however, it is still essential that patients know what to expect before undergoing these surgeries.
"Inside Out" by Keri Blakinger is a partnership between NBC News and The Marshall Project, a nonprofit newsroom covering the U.S. criminal justice system. The column draws on Blakinger's unique perspective as an investigative journalist and formerly incarcerated person.
The fact is the last year or so has been brutally tough on our mental health. When the first lockdown hit in 2020, it wasn’t long before studies started to show that we were all feeling the strain.
As people age, it is natural to experience thinner, drier skin and an increase in wrinkles and other signs of aging. However, sometimes one's environment and lifestyle choices can cause the skin to age prematurely.
Taking care of your health should always be a top priority. We all know that staying hydrated and eating a balanced diet can enhance your wellness, but what impact does a pet have on your well-being?
From the renowned health benefits, they're known for to the unique, rich flavors and aromas they provide in each cup, it should be no surprise that loose-leaf herbal teas are as popular as they are.
Celebrity Sherri Shepherd is at it again, leveraging her celebrity power while losing weight, getting fit and healthy coupled with effectiveness of financial incentives and expert support to spur extraordinary success among those dieting-for-dollars through the program.
As the news seems to be a downer on every front, the idea of dating, which can present a range of emotions or punctuating memories and vows of never again, may just be the antidote to these pandemic blues.
Intermittent fasting, or IF, is an eating pattern that has grown in popularity over the last few years. Intermittent fasting isn’t a diet as such; in theory, followers can eat whatever they desire, and during the eating windows.
2020 has challenged Healthcare workers. They are stretched to the max, exhausted, overworked, critically short staffed, and have endured months of traumatic stress. Here are eleven powerhouse practices to immediately manage COVID chaos and avoid burnout.
COVID-19 has raged on for the better part of a year and it has taken a serious toll on healthcare professionals. They are stressed, worried, anxious, and exhausted. Nonetheless, they keep showing up for work despite the risks.
As the travel industry slowly limps back travelers are opting to maintain management of their surrounding through many options including the use of Ultraviolet-C (UVC) light to eradicate harmful viruses, bacteria, pathogens, and microorganisms in the air and on surfaces.
Alcohol sales have skyrocketed during the lockdown with online purchases alone increasing a whopping 243%. August Turak, former CEO of a high-tech company and author of "Brother John," discusses this disturbing trend.
Relationships, even as the coronavirus has seriously disrupted the opportunity to meetup with a potential significant other, will continue to compel the hopeful romantic who believes one day they will meet that someone who is "the one."
The gym is closed, fitness classes are canceled for the foreseeable future, even walking groups are out as social distancing mandates singular activities. Here are some ways to stay active while hunkered down at home.
After you’ve undergone a successful operation, all you want is a healthy recovery period and a quick return to your daily life. However, the days following your surgery are just as important as the procedure itself.
Across the United States, the responsibility of handling domestic issues with mentally ill citizens has largely fallen into the domain of the criminal justice system. More than half of all prisoners are believed to be mentally ill.
You're all set for a fun day in the sun with your wide-brimmed hat to shield you from the UV rays, and you have given your waterproof SPF 30 or higher plenty of time to absorb into your skin.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. According to AAA, more than 41.5 million Americans will travel this Memorial Day weekend by car, plane, or train. Nothing ruins a long-awaited vacation faster than getting sick or medical distress.
The first week of April is Teen Health Week. As we take a moment to focus on teen health and wellness, it's important to acknowledge the second-leading cause of death for teens (after accidental injury) is suicide.
Dr. Mark Goulston, co-creator and moderator of suicide prevention documentary Stay Alive (available here), shares his six-step technique for calming yourself or someone else who may be on the verge of an emotional breakdown or self-destruction.
Attorney Jacqueline Newman, a Manhattan based divorce lawyer and managing partner of an exclusive NYC law firm focused solely on divorce, considered an expert in matrimonial law offers five predictions for divorce in the new year.
With 2019 here health and wellness resolutions accompanied by nutritional and fitness changes will bring many to seek the help of Vitamins, which contain essential nutrients often missed, to aid any new fitness, nutritional and change plans.
Amid the imminent New Year health and wellness resolutions throngs will collectively commit to eating more nutritiously. One company, Garden Lites has has set its sights on helping folks achieve those goals, one tasty veggie at a time.
Americans spend almost 60 billion dollars annually in pursuit of weight loss with gastric bypass surgery the most common; an option that isn’t for everyone. Like any major procedure, gastric bypass has significant health risks and side effects.
Beverly Hills Dr. Ehsan Ali, M.D., a primary care physician who also offers concierge home services, is well-known, highly respected and sought after by many including celebrities Liam Hemsworth, Emma Stone and Bella Thorne for his anti-aging care.
Travel, parties, lack of sleep and even overindulging in sugary treats can be a recipe for falling off the diet and fitness bandwagon during the lazy months of summer. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to ensure you remain healthy and happy.
Now that summer is here, most of us are delighted to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. However, excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, afflicts more people than you might think and can stem from a large number of underlying triggers.
Leading-edge iQ2 Power Meter offers next-gen nanotechnology while shattering prohibitive marketplace price barriers to blaze an exciting new trail for beginner, amateur and professional road cyclists, mountain bikers and triathletes seeking pro-level advantages and performance improvements.
With Spring’s unpredictable weather approaching, keeping your skin healthy and glowing can be a challenge. From the heat’s dehydrating effect to humidity’s pore-clogging grief, an at-home facial is sure to provide a quick fix.
Ever have those nagging feelings that something terrible is about to happen, or terrible unwanted thoughts or unexplained nausea, headaches, nosebleeds? Did you know that there are "external" factors/habits in our daily lives that can increase anxiety?
When the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry asked people what they'd most like to improve about their smile, the most common response was whiter teeth. The American Association of Orthodontists also found that nearly 90% request tooth whitening.*
Pantone recently announced Ultra-Violent, as the 2018 Color of the Year. Serving as the hue of some of our favorite superfoods, Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., has compiled a list of the impressive benefits these cosmic colored foods have to offer.
With Valentine's day just around the corner, California Tea House, the premier boutique, organic tea company of Southern California, decided to inspire tea lovers to ignite their passion for tea by turning it into a passionate rendezvous.
Most well-intentioned New Year's Resolutions quickly become nothing more than a fond memory without a solid plan that keeps the motivation on track and utilizing apps, tools and resources that assist the goal, improves the probability of success.
Ouch! The headaches of Holiday Cheer. As we enter the intense season for over-indulgence. Free flowing holiday parties, open bars, celebrations galore, Dr. Christopher Calapai offers a few tips for the room spinning, did I really do that, hangover.
Life is full of seasons, non-more effecting then the natural seasons, and as autumn approaches those who live in regions where they experience traditional seasons know that winter, good and bad, is just around the corner.
All symptoms of the body from thin, dull hair, and sallow skin, to acne breakouts, body aches and sluggish energy all point to the gut. Gut health is incredibly important making mindful eating an essential part of longevity and anti-aging.
Coffee connoisseurs know the most expensive java on earth is Kopi Luwak, what most didn’t know is that it is now a key ingredient in Hermetise’s Kopi Luwak, the skin care treatment billed the "face lift in a bottle."
Summer is upon us and the hot season means natural elements that can hinder anyone’s well-being, making it imperative your medicine cabinet is stocked with the most essential, over-the-counter, at-home first aid products and medications.
Summertime fun brings a whole new set of hair care treatment problems from the intense heat to the severe damage salt and chlorine water can cause these next few months can be a nightmare for your mane!
There are celebrities who seem to get better with age and maintain their looks while others seem to be at war with aging. The one sure thing about cosmetic enhancements: we can’t help to notice when it goes wrong.
Too much caffeine caused the death of a 16-year-old high school student from South Carolina who collapsed during class last month, according to the county coroner. Davis Allen Cripe died from a caffeine-induced cardiac event causing a probable arrhythmia.
Opening the canister to any Harney & Sons Fine Tea and one will immediately be taken in by the aromatic fusions of fine tea leaves, blended together to create specialty brews guaranteed to transport with each flavorful sip.
Data from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed in 2015 over 6.7 million Botox procedures were performed. That number continues to increase as young women "Baby Botox'ers," are opting for the minimally invasive procedure as a preventive measure.
Summertime and the living is easy! Warm weather gives way to bare skin, sandals, beach days and cool nights, and for most summertime also reveals, and in our eyes glaring, beauty imperfections; skin blotches, stubborn cellulite and stretch marks.
The world of skincare is constantly changing. New products and trends aimed toward improving our complexions are popping up daily. From supplements to diets to moisturizers, the beauty industry is taking a new approach to skincare.
Joan Severance, the former Supermodel and actress, is adding author to her list of accomplishments with the recent release of her first book "Manifest Your Mate: A Journey for Attraction" proving that a classic never goes out of style.
A skin care specialist once said, 'the décolletage is the woman's best real estate.' Whether this is true or sexist certain facts remain, a sexy, smooth, décolletage gets noticed and should be part of every woman daily beauty regiment.
People are buzzing about beauty supplements these days. More people are taking vitamins, drinking shakes, doing detoxes all to improve vitality. People are aware of peptides, parabens, proteins, and probiotics; terms that were unknown a decade ago.
Botox, the world's most popular cosmetic procedure, turns 15 this week. Launched in 2002, the drug has rung up roughly $21.1 billion since it came on the market in 2002, and one of its most rapidly growing markets is millennials!
As a mom of two little rambunctious, high-energy boys, I value my sleep…tremendously. So when I was sent The Total Sleep Mask System by Dandelion Dreams, Inc., I couldn't have been more excited…excited to head to dreamland! Uninterrupted sleep? Sign this mama up.
Buzzies, a micro pulsating handheld devices, are making new waves in the psychological field as a non-invasive treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and other extreme stress conditions brought on by traumas.
In our modern age we, an evolved people, know that no person has a perfect body, and even supermodels yes, the bikini models you see in Sports Illustrated and Victoria's Secret, have lines, blemishes and even stretch marks.
Nothing helps protect skin from harmful UV rays better than a healthy application of sunscreen and for a bit more protection Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O spoke on the top six foods known to be high in antioxidant-rich foods that also aid in the protecting skin.
Feeling blue since we set the clocks ahead for daylight savings? Many of us who expect the morning sun to act as a booster woke up in the dark feeling sluggish which became the catalyst for self-depreciation. What to do?
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian, a Board Certified, UCLA educated, community established dentist, located in the Larchmont Village area of Los Angeles, became known to me through Angie’s List, when, unfortunately, a cracked tooth forced me into dental care action.
With an increasing number of people using dating apps and websites to meet that someone special, a relatable pattern is emerging. You see the lead photo; You're attracted. You read the profile . . even better . . a brief description and you're hooked.
Go on your Facebook or Instagram feed and you'll be hard pressed not to find selfies of people flexing at the gym or sunbathing in a bikini. Sprinkled in are ads for skin creams, weight management shakes, hair restoration, cosmetic procedures and butt lifting yoga pants.
The foods in your pantry and fridge are affecting your brain. Dr. Christopher Calapai DO, a NYC Osteopathic Physician board certified in family and anti-aging medicine, explains the foods we choose have everything to do with how sharp, attentive, alert, focused and happy we feel after consumption.
Although chocolates may rule as a popular Valentine gift, those in the mood for a healthier treat can enjoy strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, watermelon, tomatoes, and beets and reap the rewards.
Valentine's Day is rapidly approaching and instead of making reservations to some over-hyped trendy spot, stay in and prepare a "Lover's Platter" full of indulgent aphrodisiacs guaranteed to heighten our interest in a full dessert menu making it a steamy night to remember.
The 11th Hour, from Brainstorm Media, brings to the screen a suspenseful allegory of an against all odds unshakable faith in a promise, and the dark, frightening, deadly ramifications of following our own ideas to fulfillment.
As the first and only AAA Five Diamond Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I had decidedly high expectations for my vacation experience at the Ritz-Carlton Ft. Lauderdale. From the moment I arrived and was graciously greeted by the valet personnel who eagerly escorted me to the registration area to be checked in by equally affable front desk attendants.
Television's favorite baker to the stars, Chris Tucker, Betta With Butta from ABC's "The Great American Baking Show") is launching his new Holiday Dessert Boxes after a wildly successful launch of his Thanksgiving boxes.
Mandarin Oriental, New York, an award-winning hotel celebrated for its style and sophistication, is delighted to announce the launch of its 42 restyled suites overlooking Central Park, the Hudson River and the Manhattan skyline, each suite reflects New York life through the course of a day celebrating the city's sunrise, dusk and nights.
A Los Angeles women received the maximum sentence of thirty years to life after admitting her culpability in a drunk driving accident that killed her sister, another passenger and a three generations of another family.
JOY, from 20th Century FOX, presents the true story of Joy Mangano, a divorced single mother and brilliant inventor trapped by circumstance creates, markets and sells the Miracle Mop while enduring tremendous personal, emotional and financial setbacks.
“SHIVER,” from Cyclone Productions and Bandersnatch Films, presents a nail-biting, psychological thriller that pits a blood thirsty serial killer against the skill, wit and determination of the detectives and a single surviving victim.
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst have announced details of the upcoming 2017-18 calendar. The season will be the ensemble's 100th year of concerts and marks the launch of its Second Century. It is also the 16th year of the Orchestra's acclaimed partnership with Franz Welser-Möst.
