Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that support healthy function in your body. The three main omega-3s are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Omega-3s are vital for brain function, eye health, energy, and much more. You get most of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients your...
Facelifts are consistently one of the top five cosmetic surgeries in the United States. The popular procedure lifts sagging skin and erases wrinkles, but the fact remains: it’s an invasive surgery that requires an uncomfortable recovery period. The good news? You have other options to achieve a more youthful complexion. Heather Auld, MD,...
Collagen and elastin are two key building blocks of youthful skin. They give your skin structure and vitality but unfortunately, collagen and elastin production decreases over time. The loss of collagen and elastin is a major contributing factor in the development of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and other signs...
Fine lines and wrinkles as well as morning aches and pains are some of the more obvious signs of aging. But did you know that aging causes sexual health changes too? As the years go by, your vaginal tissue and skin can change along with the rest of your body....
If you experience pain, dryness, or discomfort when you have sex, you may no longer be enjoying yourself. Though it might be hard to talk about, it’s important to recognize that painful sex isn’t normal — and you’re not alone. About 75% of women experience pain with intercourse at some point in...
Did you know that women are twice as likely as men to develop urinary incontinence? Pregnancy, childbirth, and the hormonal changes that accompany perimenopause and menopause weaken your pelvic floor muscles as well as your bladder and reproductive organs. Over 40% of women age 65 and up experience either stress...
Exercise is another staple of New Year’s Resolutions. The benefits of exercise far outweigh the typical expectations of weight loss and really should be the goal instead of weight alone. While weight to a certain extent can be a marker for health, with exercise and proper diet, weight loss will...
2020 was a difficult, yet enlightening year. Many of us realized what genuinely matters, as well as the priceless value of our health. As we continue to reflect on the year and think ahead for what we envision 2021 to look like, remember to make optimal health as one of...
The current coronavirus pandemic has us all asking questions, many of which we don’t yet have answers to. Thus far, we know many people are being affected, but at different degrees of severity. According to the CDC, the currently known risk factors that increase the chance of worse cases includes...
Cold and flu season is active and upon us. It is time to take preventative action now. We know it is easier to prevent actually getting the flu or a pesky cold than it is to treat it, or miserably wait for it to take its course. Some of the...