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Red Wine: The Key to Unlocking a Longer Life

Who would have thought that your glass of red wine with dinner could be keeping you healthy?  A study done by the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute of Aging showed that “heavy doses of red wine extract lowered the rate of diabetes, liver problems and other fat-related ill [...]

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Fighting the War on Wrinkles

It seems the quest for eternal youth and the fight against the war on wrinkles has never been stronger. Lucky for those seeking younger looking skin, there are a wide variety of options available to suit your needs:
Surgical Procedures “While surgical procedures are an effective way to change the appearance of the [...]

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What’s Hot: The Latest in Anti-Aging

When it comes to anti-aging, we’ve heard of everything from pills and creams to special pillows and facial exercises. New anti-aging products seem to be appearing on the shelves faster than wrinkles form, so we’ve put together a few of the latest, greatest and off-the-wall anti-aging products and procedures that [...]

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Anti-Aging: Not Just a Buzz Word

The quest for eternal youth is in full swing and it’s no surprise that companies everywhere are looking for ways to market off this “anti-aging” movement. But, is it just a buzz word, or have researchers finally discovered the fountain of youth?
Amongst the myriad of studies done in this area, [...]

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10 Simple Ways to Reduce Wrinkles

Wrinkles signify  wisdom,  right?
Wrong.
With age comes change and while there is no way to completely avoid wrinkles, there are definitely precautions and steps you can take to reduce the amount of wrinkles that you get over a lifetime.

Avoid overexposure to the sun. Sun exposure can be a major cause [...]

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Are You Buying the Right Anti-Aging Products?

Today, more than ever, anti-aging products are sweeping the market. There are hundreds of different products available, all promising to do similar things, but how do you know if you’re buying the right ones?

Evaluate your skin and its needs. Do you have dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, dark circles [...]

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Weight Loss and Your Skin

Like many other major lifestyle changes, weight loss can affect all aspects of your life. Not only will your self-confidence soar as you slip on that little black dress, but when you look in the mirror, you’ll begin to notice a healthier, more radiant you “ especially when it comes to your skin.
When trying to [...]

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Resveratrol and Quercetin: Are They Better Together?

Resveratrol seems to be everywhere in the news these days. But another plant-based chemical, quercetin, is beginning to attract attention from researchers as well. Recent studies suggest that resveratrol and quercetin might actually be more effective when taken together.
Both resveratrol and quercetin are polyphenols, a group of antioxidant chemicals found in many fruits and vegetables. [...]

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For Heart Disease, Resveratrol May Provide Antioxidant Protection

For almost two decades, the benefits of resveratrol and similar phytochemicals have been the focus of much attention from the scientific community. While dark-colored fruits like blueberries, strawberries, and pomegranates contain resveratrol, red- and purple-skinned grapes are especially rich in the chemical. In fact, the main biologically active and well-characterized constituent from (sic.) the grape [...]

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Resveratrol Supplements

You’ve probably seen or heard the advertising for resveratrol supplements that has proliferated on television and the Internet. And you may be wondering, Exactly what is resveratrol? What’s all the excitement about this natural substance?
Resveratrol is a phytochemical, an antioxidant found in some plants. Because it is abundantly present in the skins and seeds of [...]

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