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This section is loaded with interesting, helpful information for mature women. The beauty articles were specifically selected for Baby-boomer women who are seeking ways to maintain a radiant youthful appearance . Topics of interest to women are skin, hair and nail care as well as make up, fashion, cosmetic surgery and more. Women's health issues include cancer, varicose veins, cellulite, sun screens, menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Here, Baby-boomer women will find relevant articles on diet and nutrition that encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Older Women and HIV Awareness
HIV/AIDS is taking an increasing toll on women, including women over the age of 50. Some women neglect to get tested because they do not realize that they are at risk.
The Flip Hairstyle
The classic style that Mary Tyler Moore wore on The Dick Van Dyke Show was considered a flip/bouffant.
8 Body Signs Women Should Heed
You may be missing important warning signs of various diseases and disorders.
Digital Mammography Better Than Film for Some Women
Women under the age 50 with dense breasts who are premenopausal or perimenopausal get more accurate results with digital mammograms.
The Truth About Aging in America
For anyone in their fifties, sixties, or beyong, a new way to think about the rest of your life.
Fashion's Shadow
If you want to look younger without looking too trendy, get the item in black.
Enjoy Your Wine
If you're one of the many women who reacts badly to wine, there may be a solution.
Is Bottled Water Really Better for You?
Much of the bottled water that we consume is produced from tap water. It is disinfected to remove harmful organisms but NOT sterilized.
Bone Builders
Supporting the skeleton with healthful habits now so it can support you later in life is especially important if you have an increased risk of osteoporosis.
My Tumor
The word itself means "to swell." Tumors occur more
in women than men; this could be due to there being
more fibroid tissue in women.
Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe?
Humans naturally have an appetite for sugary things. However, consuming an excessive amount will amount to surplus calories resulting in weight gain.
CyberKnife - Amazing New Cancer Treatment
The new technology is able to effectively treat tumors anywhere in the body.
New Labeling for Sunscreen
Sweeping new rules for sunscreens to give consumers more detailed information about the level of protection they provide against sun damage.
Don’t automatically assume that because you’re a “mature older”, heavy-figured, or have certain tastes, that you can’t wear youthful styles.
Restylane, is safe and effective for filling moderate to severe wrinkles around the nose and mouth.
Outdoor Eating Food Safety Tips
Tips for preparing, storing, and cooking food for picnics and barbecues.
Spice Up Your Treadmill Workout
Because the pounding of running makes my back hurt and tightens my hips I created this 30-minute treadmill routine.
Boosting Metabolism
Your metabolism doesn't have to remain stagnant or take a nosedive. You can burn more calories, lose more weight, just by changing the way you think about eating and moving.
Fashion’s New Mantra, 'Politically Driven'
As fashion trendsetters, female political candidates will have a new influence on fashion.
No Body is Perfect: Body Image and Shame
When our very own bodies fill us with shame and feelings of worthlessness, we jeopardize the connection we have with ourselves and the important people in our lives.
Ten Tips for a Safe Hospital Stay
It is likely to be decades before we get medical care under better control, and in the meantime it is up to us.
Too Many Decades in One Closet
I am about to make a stab at cleaning up while facing up to a new era of myself as a mature woman.
Shea Butter Benefits Women
It is hot grueling work but provides an income for many families and an opportunity for their children to attend school.
What is Food Irradiation?
We’ve faced several food-borne illnesses deriving from foods such as spinach, ground beef and unpasteurized fruit juices.
Why Buy Organic Food?
Because we know so little about Organic food, many health conscious consumers believe the product will be fresher.
Statistics Reveal a Substantial Drop in Breast Cancer
The most dramatic drop occurred in a group of women between the ages of 50 to 69.
The Alternative Hormone Treatment Controversy
Women seeking relief for menopausal symptoms are being misled into thinking that they are safer than conventional hormones.
Electrolytes and Sports Drinks
Gatorade, Propel and other sports drinks have become popular among women participating in sports at all levels.
The Soft Drink Craze
Soft drinks are a problem not only for what they contain, but for what they push out of the diet.
Perspiration and Sweat Explained
Did you know that there is difference between the sweat on your palms and the sweat in your armpits?
Effect of Alcohol on Women
To have a drink can be fun; just be aware of what happens to your body and mind when you have too many.
How to Choose a Sunscreen
Most people who use an SPF 15 get the protection equivalent to an SPF 5 because they put it on too thinly.
What Is Botox?
Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic “mini-treatments” today. This procedure can be done on a lunch break and requires no anesthesia or recovery.
IPL - The Gentle Alternative for Wrinkles
It can perform minor miracles on sun damaged skin anywhere on the body, but most significantly on the face and hands.
Habits are Highly Effective
Make them work for you! Harness the bad ones and let the good ones help you.
Understanding Menopause
The menopause is completely a natural phenomenon marking the end of a woman’s reproductive term, but not the end of her life.
Menopause and Bioidentical Hormones
Recent research suggests that menopause can be treated with bioidentical hormones, a natural replacement for a woman's body, with no reported side effects.
Fashionable Over 40
You can look great after forty and not have to sneak into your daughter’s closet to do it.
Brighten Up Dull and Tired Skin
To keep your skin vibrant and healthy on a regular basis, you must have a regimen that incorporates exfoliation and nourishing the skin.
Mineral Makeup Does Wonders for Aging Skin
It was hard to believe that a few brush strokes across my face could make such a difference.
Breast Cancer Treatment: Coping With A Mastectomy
The thought of losing one or both breasts, to breast cancer, can be devastating for many of us.
Creative Imagination
Is seeing things that others don't see, and coming up with new ideas.
Importance of High Fiber and Low Fat Foods
Lots of people have the assumption that cooking or heating up vegetables and other fiber rich foods destroys their fiber content, however this is not the true.
You Know but Do You Believe It
What if you REALLY wanted to change something in your life?
The Macs-Lift Explained
A new European facelift that gives a more natural and softer result than a traditional facelift.
Brain Exercises
Recent research makes it clear that exercising your brain makes it work better.
What on Earth is an Enzyme?
They are essential to our bodies and our lives depend on them.
Olive Oil in Diet Better Than Whole Grain Bread
An Olive Oil rich diet lowers the blood pressure and the Cholesterol level much more then a carbohydrate rich diet.
Dreaming
Some people swear they never have them, while others have almost total recall of a great number of them.
What Does Cosmetic Surgery Typically Cost?
The actual cost of your surgery will vary based on the extent of work needed.
What are Antioxidants and Free Radicals?
Some studies have shown that free radical damage may lead to cancer.
Are You Still Struggling with Dry Brittle Nails?
For years, cosmetic companies have advertised products that will alleviate nail splitting, peeling and breaking.
The Health Aspects Of Chocolate
Before you reach for a Hershey bar or a Snicker’s, consider that the chocolate you eat should contain 70% cocoa.
Water Purification Units - Every Home Needs One
If you had to take a sample of the water that we drink ever day then you would probably be absolutely horrified
at the contaminants that we put into our bodies every day.
Fashion Directions for 2006
Fashion styles are forever changing. What do this year's changes bring forth?
What You Should Know about Laser Hair Removal
Until recently, it was best for those with light skin and dark hair.
Should Boomers Age Gracefully? No Way!
The term “aging gracefully” means different things to different people. One thing is certain: It does not suggest toughness.
Orchard of Health
The multitudes of health components found in fruit are truly a gift from Mother Nature.
How to Choose Over-the-counter Products for Your Hair
When it comes to over-the-counter hair care products, pricey does not always equal high-quality.
How to Easily Obtain a Basic and Elegant Style—without Going Bankrupt!
They key to developing a simple yet elegant style is buying clothing items that are basic and vital.
Mineral Makeup – Natural Makeup for a Healthier Skin
Mineral makeup’s purity means that it works well with most skin types and you will find that it adds a day-long youthful sheen to your skin.
Is Anti-Aging Just about Skin Care? How to Defy Age through Health and Fitness
Do you remember the good old days when you were able to enjoy robust games, climb trees and cycle long distances?
Unsure About LASIK? Alternatives to LASIK Surgery
The procedures may be different, but the key intent is to correct the vision.
The 12 Super Foods that Better Your Health
Thrive to make small changes to your diet over time.
Right Brain Left Brain
Most of us seem to favor one style or another of thinking, and this may be an indication of the dominance of one or the other hemisphere.
What Is Tumescent Liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction offers significant benefits over traditional liposuction techniques.
Midlife Crisis is an Outdated Term
Recent discoveries are showing that the aging brain grows stronger from use and challenge.
How to Look Slimmer
By wearing clothes that are appropriate for your body shape you can look as much as ten pounds slimmer.
Staying Young a Little at a Time
We are bombarded with information on changes we should make in order to live a long healthy life.
New Juices Capture the Essence of the Pomegranate
One of the trendiest and most popular juice drinks comes from a fruit that many people don’t know much about.
Crash Course on Cellulites
Unfortunately, women are the frequent victims of cellulite problems.
Migraines and Women
Migraines occur far more frequently in women than in men.
Hair Care
Even though your hair is not a living part of your body, it still needs proper care for optimum health and beauty.
The Whole Flax Seed
Many health conscious people are starting to realize what flax seed can do for their mind and their bodies.
What is a Brow Lift?
Brow lifts are most often used to help reverse signs of aging.
Inform Yourself about Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a disease in which body cells in the cervix or the uterus' lower part are malfunctioning.
Staying Young Naturally
Here are five quick tips to help you stay young.
Can Scientists Stop the Aging Process?
Once we grow into our adult perfection, why can’t we just stay there?
Spiders in Your Legs? Here’s How to Get Rid of Them
Here are some great preventive measures that you ought to know.
Sunless Tanning Lotions - The Anti-aging Fake Bake that Looks Great
Spotty, splotchy and orange sunless tanners are a thing of the past.
The Midlife Question: Did You Factor Yourself in?
It’s time to take stock at midlife, and also time to make restitution.
What Really Creates Health and Well being?
Research indicates that a major factor in good health – more important than genes, food, or exercise – is how we handle stress.
Cholesterol – What Is It and Are You at Risk?
Current medical opinion is that the ratio of HDL cholesterol to LDL cholesterol is much more important than the level of cholesterol.
Understanding Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can occur in any part of the body but are more common in the lower extremities.
Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer
Unfortunately, the early stages of breast cancer may not have any symptoms.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression - What Is the Difference?
Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings.
The Eight Most Common Allergies
It is possible for almost anything to cause an allergic reaction.
Smoking - Why People Start and Why They Should Stop
Many people are unaware that it is the toxic substances in the vaporized tar that causes the damage to smokers rather than the nicotine.
Dangers of Over Exposure to Sun
No one is immune to the ravages of the sun if you spend time outdoors without protection.
Permanent Makeup – Important Facts
Unlike a regular tattoo, permanent makeup can not be removed easily.
Seven Surefire Self Defense Tips Criminals Want Women to Never Learn
Ultimate techniques and weaknesses criminals who were interviewed look for to take advantage of you.
New Technology in Eye Care Could Offer Freedom from Glasses for Cataract Patients
“Now I can see up close, and I can see far away. "
Heart Failure Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
"People with heart failure can lead relatively normal, active lives."
Anti Aging Skin Care Products - Can They Make You Look Younger?
Most skin care products designed for older skin have some basics in common.
Teeth Bleaching Facts
The effectiveness of teeth bleaching depends on the color of your teeth.
Keep That Cooking Area Clean
A slight discomfort a few hours after eating and it grows into a life- threatening episode requiring hospitalization.
Good Fats and Bad Fats... What is the Real Difference?
A common misconception in the area of food and nutrition is that fat is always bad.
Healthy Food Choices When Eating at a Restaurant
This is a simple guide to some kinds of popular foods that people often choose when they eat out.
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