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ThirdAge Editors

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Dear ThirdAge Editors:
Help! Despite my efforts to avoid a shore-induced sunburn, I’m lobster red and starting to peel! What can I do to lessen the peeling that I'm sure will come?

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We all know that spending loads of time lying out in the sun is a major no-no. Gone are the days when we thought nothing harmful could come of the ... Read More...

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SusanMitchell

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Dear Dr. Susan:
Since I’ve taken on a leadership role at a top business in my community, work is my priority. My children are grown and my husband travels often with his job, so working fulfills me. However, the long hours at the office make it hard for me to eat healthfully. I feel older than my age and know I don’t look as good as I could. What foods, in particular, should I steer away from?

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It’s great that you’ve found a position and a company that makes you feel fulfilled and gives you a sense of worth. But your unhealthy eating at ... Read More...

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SusanMitchell

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I know you’re a proponent of the old “you are what you eat” adage. That said, what can I put on my plate to improve my skin texture and protect it from premature aging?

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You’re right; I do believe that what you put into your body directly affects its appearance and I have written at length on what you ... Read More...

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Skin, Hair & Nails

Expert Advice: Bad Skin Day?

Posted April 28, 2008 1:22 PM

QUESTION: Whenever I get too little sleep or have a stressful day, my skin looks awful. What can I do to perk it up on bad days?ANSWER: Some say the eyes are the windows to your soul, but beauty insiders know that your skin is the window to your state of mind! When we're anxious, stressed out, running low on sleep, or otherwise down, our skin responds. Circulation hits a slump, robbing our cheeks Read more...

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Skin & Nails

Nature's Top Skin Saver

Posted April 28, 2008 1:19 PM

Who wouldn't want glowing skin, less stress, and a healthy heart? Fish oil is the richest source of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids essential for these and other aspects of well-being. But according to a recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the typical Western diet contains a mere 15 percent of the optimum amount of omega-3 fatty acids, or the equivalent of Read more...

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Skin & Nails

Nails Need Extra Care in the Winter

Posted April 28, 2008 1:19 PM

It's that time of year when cold winter winds and weather team up with indoor heating to take a toll on your skin and hair. But they can be equally drying to your nails, making them brittle and prone to breaking, splitting and peeling. Lower temperatures and less exercise reduce circulation. You can also expect your nails to grow more slowly. That means your nails will demand extra Read more...

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Smooth and Restore With Shea Butter

Posted April 28, 2008 1:19 PM

Winter is notoriously harsh on your skin -- dry, cold air and wind cause cracking and flaking. And while most people choose lotions and creams based on scent and texture to ease weather-induced charing and discomfort, Robyn Tisdale Scott, RPh, PharmD, warns that if you're not buying 100 percent shea butter, you're not doing what's best for your skin. "All shea butter products are Read more...

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Keeping a Smooth Complexion Through the Winter

Posted April 28, 2008 1:19 PM

On cold nights this winter, you're probably too busy snuggling in your warm bed to worry about the heating bill. But as you sleep, another insidious cost is creeping through the blankets and into your skin. The cost of constant heating to your skin is moisture. And as any woman knows, dryness makes wearing makeup in the winter difficult if not impossible. New winter cosmetic Read more...

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