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Have you been concerned about falls for yourself, or for an aging parent? If so, do you know if any of your medications might be increasing your risk for falls? In its Stay Independent brochure, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends older adults do the following four things to prevent falls: Ask your doctor … Read more

What is Perioral Dermatitis? Perioral dermatitis is a skin condition that typically affects areas around the mouth (excluding the skin right next to the lip edges), the creases from nose to mouth, and the chin. You will often notice numerous tiny, similar-looking bumps that can merge to form larger affected areas. Additionally, the skin may … Read more

Toners, Astringents, essences … What are these liquid potions and how badly do we need them? Well, let’s get into it. If you asked me (an esthetician) the difference between them is that a toner is full of hydrating, soothing ingredients, Astringents help purge oily and acne prone skin, and essence is basically a nonsensical … Read more

Is Intermittent Fasting Secretly Sabotaging Your Hair? Intermittent fasting is all the rage these days on social media, hailed for everything from weight loss to reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes. However, an increasing number of people are worried about why their hair is falling out. If you’ve noticed changes in your … Read more

  Swelling in the lower legs – known as “lower extremity edema” in medical terms – is a problem that often affects older adults. The good news is that most of the time, it’s annoying, but not terribly dangerous. However, in other cases, swelling in the feet, ankles, or lower legs can be the sign … Read more