Using Your Own Cells to Fight Chronic Pain and Heal the Body
One in five Australians suffer from chronic pain and according to Pain Australia, 65 percent report the pain to have an impact on their daily lives affecting sleep, work, sex, exercise and overall self-care. It’s no surprise then that the growing technologies in the field of biological medicine have been watched so closely over the last few years.
Ronda Rousey’s Lip Now “Looks Awesome” Thanks to the Plastic Surgeon
A deep split lip, suspected broken jaw and shattered pride was what UFC fighter Ronda Rousey faced as she was whisked away to hospital following her clash with Holly Holm. The UFC 193 fight held in Melbourne has been hailed as one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history, as underdog Holm’s knockout head kick took Rousey down. The defeated Rousey has since been in hiding, not necessarily to avoid the media, but more likely to give her face extra time to heal.
Secrets to Christie Brinkley’s Youth at 61
American model and actress Christie Brinkley is looking better than ever at the age of 61. For 25 years Brinkley was the face of Cover Girl, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and several popular magazines including Men’s Health, Allure and Playboy have named her as one of the most attractive women of all time. It’s not hard to see why; Brinkley’s stunning looks, flawless skin and million dollar smile make it difficult not to be drawn to her natural beauty. But what’s the secret to Brinkley’s youthful looks at 61 years young?
Telling a person they’re fat makes them even fatter
Stress could be the reason you can’t shift those extra kilos
A recent study has found telling someone they are overweight could see the individual piling on more kilos. The stress of realising you are overweight has been seen to result in overeating as a response. This is not just occurring in adults. Research shows that making overweight children feel bad about their physicality actually increases the risk of obesity, rather than leading to the individual losing kilos. Could psychological distress play such an important role in weight gain? Perhaps eating too much or eating the wrong kinds of food and not getting enough exercise is not only the reason we are seeing an increase in obesity. We’ll fill you in on how stress could be inhibiting you from losing weight and in fact see you pile on the extra kilos!
Teenagers and Plastic Surgery
Kylie Jenner Admits She Used Lip Filler
Ending months of speculation and controversy, Kylie Jenner has finally admitted to undergoing lip filler injections to create her plumper lips.
7 Incredible Mother & Daughter Weightloss Stories
With Mother’s Day now behind us, we thought we would celebrate with some inspiring mother-daughter weight loss success stories. Being overweight or carrying a few extra niggling kilos is one of the most common struggles people are facing today. Regardless of how much weight you are trying to shift, it is an emotional and physical challenge. So when we come across amazing mother-daughter weight loss stories, where the duo support each to reach their goal weight, we feel we just have to share.
‘Selfies’ Linked with Rise in Cosmetic Surgery
A recent survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) found an increase in the number of people undergoing cosmetic surgeries as a result of their engagement on social media platforms. Incredibly selfies may just be the reason why we are seeing a rise in the number people wishing to enhance their appearance!
Selfies linked to self-awareness
The AAFPRS found that 33% of the surgeons involved in the survey saw an increase in requests for cosmetic treatments due to them begin more self-aware and self-conscious of their looks because of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Americans alone last year spent over $12 billion on nip and tucks to improve their looks.
12 Years of Leg Pain GONE Thanks to Liposuction
Jasna Tursic, 45, had spent 12 years in constant pain without ever knowing the cause. However, her life changed dramatically recently after she was diagnosed with Lipoedema, and the cure was liposuction.