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    THE AGING NECK

    by Eric J. Wyble, MD To understand how the neck ages, we first need to understand the basic anatomy of the neck. Ideally, the profile of the neck has a nice cervical mental angle. As we age, the skin, the muscle of the neck (platysma) and the fat in between the skin can affect the […]

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    INCONTINENCE?

    by Deborah Meza It is rare that I meet a woman who does not feel guilty doing something just for her, especially when there are children to care for, a home to be maintained and bills to pay. However, it’s critical we do not put our health last — routine annual exams with your doctor […]

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    GREAT FINDS for the makeup lover

    by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com It’s time to start holiday shopping and putting those wish lists together. For the beauty lovers in your life, I have compiled a list of suggestions to help point you in the right direction.   THE ONE WHO DOESN’T WEAR MAKEUP If you know someone who is blessed with great […]

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    Jerika’s creating her own fashion lane

    You may catch a glimpse of the fashion-conscious Jerika Vincent on “Let’s Make a Deal,” “2 Broke Girls,” or the popular teen mystery drama, “Pretty Little Liars.” Those are just a few of the programs this D’Iberville native has appeared on. But after five years in the fast-paced Los Angeles television scene, Vincent has returned […]

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    Stop the cycle of putting yourself last

    by Crystal Scretching “Make it all stop.” This was the thought I repeated in my head. The smoke alarm was beeping for a new change of batteries. My son shouted out, “Mom!” for the third time to request another fruit cup. A high-pitched ding sounded with one more e-mail for me to address. It seemed I […]

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    Hormone replacement therapy has many benefits

    by Deborah Meza Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy has been proven to relieve symptoms of menopause in women, restoring lost vitality due to age-related hormone changes. It is designed to replenish the testosterone and/or estrogen that women progressively lose after they hit their mid-40s. Women can benefit from maintaining adequate levels of testosterone, which improves both […]

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    Women and the opioid crisis

    by Sheryl Egan-Olaivar Know someone struggling with chronic pain? The Center for Disease Control reports opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, but Americans report the same pain levels. One in four Americans are now addicted. Opioid prescription misuse results in 18 women dying daily, one woman attending the ER every three minutes and a baby […]

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