Effective weight loss hinges on goal setting. While weight loss itself is our final goal, the end product we want to achieve, our weight loss journey isn’t just a one-step process. If it were that easy everyone would likely have done it already. The truth is that the ideal weight loss program will incorporate many [...]
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Tattoos look amazing, and cool Tattoos have become a fashion trend today. People like to be tattooed for different reasons. Teenagers especially like to get tattoos to look cool. Other people get tattoos to show their personality, and there are so many people who have religious beliefs that encourage them to get tattoos on their [...]
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As a species, we are naturally inclined to say ‘yes’ to others. Unfortunately, sometimes we find ourselves saying yes even if it sets us back on our own goals and efforts to build good, healthy habits. For better or worse, saying yes and no have become complex matters. We don’t want to offend, but we [...]
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My brother has been a dermatologist for about 20 years. During his time in practice, he has had his share of patients coming to him for advice about their tattoos. Although he never shares the names of his patients because of confidentiality laws, he is able to relay many stories. Some of them are funny, [...]
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The holidays are here and coming with them are the traditional, seasonal foods we all know and love. Whether it’s turkey, ham, latkes, eggnog, or sugar cookies, rich foods tend to work their way into our hearts and bellies this time of year, as meals and as leftovers. Almost invariably, these lead to talk of [...]
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We live in a visual world. Traffic signals, art, our family’s faces–our eyes are constantly taking in input that we use to live and enjoy our lives. Sight is incredibly important and, just like any other function of the body, is largely dependant upon proper nutrition. However, it also may be a part of our [...]