Health

Dermatologists caution that moms may be getting unintentional sun exposure that can lead to early signs of aging of the hands, such as dark brown age spots and loss of volume resulting in thin, sunken skin. Here’s how to avoid it:

>>Remember to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher on the hands, and reapply throughout the day.

Not only is a skin care regimen important for achieving a healthy complexion, but the foods we eat are also an important factor in creating healthy, glowing skin. There are certain foods that contain nutrients and vitamins to keep skin looking young and blemish-free.

Leaves of the plant that yields carob— the substitute for chocolate that some consider healthier—are a rich source of antibacterial substances ideal for fighting the microbe responsible for listeriosis, a serious form of food poisoning, according to a recent report.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, and joint pain are just a few characteristics of obesity. What if the lack of exercise were treated as a medical condition? Would obesity numbers go down? Mayo Clinic physiologist Michael Joyner, MD, argues that it should be and they would.