Propping a warm laptop on your legs can lead to skin damage ...

AP Photo/HO via Quincy Hearld-WhigIn this photo provided by the journal Pediatrics, a 12-year-old boy is pictured using a laptop balanced on his bare legs. According to recent medical reports, exposing skin to the high temperatures created by laptops can lead to "toasted skin syndrome," an unusual-looking mottled skin condition caused by long-term heat exposure. CHICAGO — Have you ever worked on your laptop computer with it sitting on your lap, heating up your legs? If so, you might want to rethink that habit.Doing it a lot can lead to "toasted skin syndrome," an unusual-looking mottled [more...]

Date: 2010-10-04 16:16:18

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All Eyes on Brazil / Council on Hemispheric Affairs

by COHA Staff Though less than a week has passed since the crucial Venezuelan National Assembly elections, all eyes have already turned to Brazil, as it heads into general elections on October 3rd. This Sunday, Brazilians will cast their votes not only for the next president, but also for members of the bicameral Congresso Nacional, as well as state governors and legislators. All 513 seats in the Congresso’s Chamber of Deputies are up for grabs, in addition to two-thirds of the 81 Federal Senate seats. Should no presidential candidate receive over 50 percent of the vote, a run-off will [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 15:53:00

Picture Frame Damage – What to Avoid to Keep Your Pictures Looking ...

Picture Frame Damage – What to Avoid to Keep Your Pictures Looking Great You’ve spent time and money on your picture frame and now you should understand how to avoid damaging your new photo frame. There are numerous ways that a photo frame can be damaged, as well as the picture inside, so here are some important tips to remember. Keep Your Picture Frame from Direct Sunlight The sun’s powerful UV rays will not only burn your skin but will also badly damage your pictures. Keeping your picture frames from direct sunlight will immediately reduce the risk of long-term damage and fading of [more...]

Date: 2010-10-06 16:51:11

Sun Sense For Cyclists | Cycle and Style

If it helps to picture it, that amount would fit into a shot glass. And remember this: UVB rays lessen as the months get cooler but UVA rays are powerful throughout the year. Wear sunscreen all year around–even on cloudy days if you don’t want to prematurely age your skin. Don’t forget your lips… The skin on your lips is very thin so they are more vulnerable to sun damage than the rest of your body. The lips also lack the protection of melanin (skin pigment) which may leave them burnt and peeling while your body tans. They need year-round protection from the sun rays. Protect them [more...]

Date: 2010-09-16 04:51:55

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Treat your acne, Actinic Keratoses or ageing or sun-damaged skin with our photo dynamic therapy services. Affordable prices at Visage Clinique - Medical photo cancer cells Winter Park Laser is one of the few medical-spas in Orlando to treat Sun Damage and Actinic Keratoses with Photo-Dynamic Therapy. Pictures tammy faye bakker mesner cancer photo Cancer Treatments in India Adapt Photo Dynamic Therapy in Panchkula in Haryana, India to treat local and foreign patients who have skin cancers. Home Surgical Skin Cancer Management Photo Dynamic Therapy PDT therapy is a new treatment [more...]

Date: 2010-08-27 03:18:21

COHA in the Public Arena (September 24 – 30) / Council on ...

On September 27, COHA Research Associates Geoff LeGrand and Alexandra Reed were interviewed by WBAI Pacifica Radio in New York regarding the current trends in Latin America. On September 28, COHA Research Associate Mickey Breuer was interviewed by El Excelsior newspaper in Mexico about Brazil. On September 28, COHA Research Associate Elsa Treviño was interviewed by Russia Today about Mexico and border violence. On September 29, COHA Research Fellow Alex Sanchez was interviewed in Russia Today about Colombia and the FARC. Russia Today Article Citations and Links: Alexandra Reed: Hugo [more...]

Date: 2010-10-01 22:46:28

Eva Longoria Hits Beso

If you wanna see a really sun-damaged skin take a look at Nicolette Sheridan’s cleavage qwerty | 28/08/10 *ittle to do with LIVER bj | 28/08/10 fbo_girl I think you’re forgetting that eva is payed to look good.. its her job. Therefore she should get that damaged skin sorted asap! Peace out Sian | 28/08/10 The white spots are very visible in the third pic and I don’t think that it’s just the effect of a digital camera. Eva has a long way to go before retirement home so imo she should really start looking into sunscreen. Moll | 28/08/10 She looks great, very cute! foe | 28/08/10 [more...]

Date: 2010-08-27 14:59:54

Drink water to erase wrinkles

Drink water to erase wrinkles by prashanth on September 23, 2010 Recent research suggests that not only does water help the skin, but the extent to which it makes a difference may vary depending on the type one drinks. Doctors and nutritionists agree that drinking at least eight glasses of water daily helps maintain a clear, youthful complexion. They are agreed that oodles of water will “flush out” our systems, banish spots, plump out wrinkles and moisturise our skin. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, female volunteers were told to drink one-and-half litres of water daily for [more...]

Date: 2010-09-23 10:53:08

Don Promotional T-shirts For The National Healthy Skin Month ...

Skin is the largest organ in our body. It serves as the defense of our inner muscles, bones and internal organs. This is also the part of our body that people typically see. The outer layer of our skin is the one that is always exposed to some scratches, burns and damages. The overexposure to sun’s rays is one of the mortal foe of the skin. Sadly, not everyone knows skin care 101, so National Healthy Skin Month was taken to life to let people know how to take care of their skins and this is observes during the month of November. Typically, campaigns and information drives are the staple [more...]

Date: 2010-10-06 07:26:13

How to Protect Skin-Part IV | Mdg March

How to Protect Skin-Part IV Yes, enjoying a sunny day on the beach is fun. However, when going out without proper skin protection one is risking himself of having skin diseases, one of which is the dreaded skin cancer. So to maintain the healthy, youthful glow of one’s skin, it is indispensable to understand how the bad effects of the sun’s ultraviolet or UV rays come into action. (Here’s where you can find more detailed information on skin care and stretchmark removal cream.) The UV-A and UV-B rays penetrate clouds, thick layers of glass, a meter of water, and the layers of the skin. [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 03:09:45

Caren Human » Blog Archive » 8 Truths About Tanning

Skin cancer does not discriminate. Yes, it’s true that fair-skinned folks are more apt to burn and therefore have a higher risk of skin cancer, but it really can happen to anyone. In fact, it can be even more dangerous in dark-skinned people because it’s harder to detect (so it’s more likely to advance before you can catch it). “I recommend that everyone, regardless of skin color, apply a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily,” says Dr. Piliang. Myth #7: Waterproof sunblock doesn’t need to be reapplied. “Waterproof” or water-resistant sunblock should stay on a little longer [more...]

Date: 2010-10-07 10:20:16

Treating Skin Professionally Right At Home : Which Diets Work?

Similar to any other machines of this type, the home microdermabrasion machine can be used for all types of skin reconstruction processes like smoothing the body, treating blackheads clogged skin pores, scars, sun-damaged skin, wrinkles and fine lines, acne and acne blemishes since it uses same tools and strategies as any commercial microdermabrasion machines. In the past, it was dermabrasion that was popular but it was painful and result to sore skin since it makes use of wire brush. Microdermabrasion machines came into the picture and skin peeling and skin rejuvenation had never become more [more...]

Date: 2010-10-05 16:12:34

» No laps for warm laptops; skin damage is possible

In this undated photo provided by the journal Pediatrics, a 12 year-old boy is pictured using a laptop on balanced on his bare legs. According to recent medical reports, exposing skin to the high temperatures created by laptops can lead to CHICAGO — Have you ever worked on your laptop computer with it sitting on your lap, heating up your legs? If so, you might want to rethink that habit. Doing it a lot can lead to “toasted skin syndrome,” an unusual-looking mottled skin condition caused by long-term heat exposure, according to medical reports. In one recent case, a 12-year-old boy [more...]

Date: 2010-10-04 15:40:53

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