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AARP = Drug Interaction Checker
If you take more than one medication, it's essential that you're aware of how drugs work (or don't work) together.
Take a few minutes and check your drugs on the AARP site - be an informed consumer.
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Managing Your Dry Skin
You know what it looks like... unattractive, rough, itchy, patches that are either red or ash colored. Most likely it's your hands, arms, legs, feet and abdomen.It's often worse in the winter, when the heated air inside and cold air outside rob your skin of moisture.
If left unattended, it can lead to cracks which can lead to fissures in the skin.
Some dry skin is hereditary. Some comes with aging, as natural skin oils diminish. Some can accompany medical conditions such as asthma or thyroid disease. But daily skin care habits such as washing with harsh soaps, using sanitizing or harsh cleansing agents, and scrubbing can also cause or worsen dry skin.
Since most dry skin is due to external causes, it responds well to external skin care treatment. Just making a few adjustments to your daily skin care routine can help. No matter what the cause, there are many things you can do to make dry skin smooth and supple.
When you shower or bathe... for most days, dermatologist only advise you wash "the places that smell"... genitals, underarms, feet, where you perspire, etc.
Stop using hot water and instead use lukewarm water and no more than one shower or bath a day.Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer. Select unscented, soap-free, or mild soap cleansers instead of harsh cleansers.
Moisturize while skin is moist. Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving it damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock moisture in your skin.
Ingredients to Look for in a Moisturizer
You don't need expensive lotions, you need good ingredients. It’s not necessary to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include:
Ceramides. Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in.
Dimethicone and glycerin. These draw water to the skin and retain it there.
Hyaluronic acid. Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water.
Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly. These keep water in the skin that has been absorbed during bathing.
Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day.Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more.
These strategies can also help make your skin supple and smooth:
Plug in a humidifier at home to help keep skin hydrated when indoor air is dry during winter months.
Wear cotton and other natural fibers. Wool, synthetics, or other fabrics can be scratchy and irritating.
Drink plenty of water.
Eat omega-3 foods. Essential fatty acids can help fortify the skin’s natural oil-retaining barriers. Foods rich in omega-3 include cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines), flax, walnuts, and safflower oil.
Caramelized Onion Bruschetta
Serves 12
1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 large red onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste (omit for low-sodium diets)
freshly ground black pepper
12 French bread slices
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
6 olives, pitted and halved
1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, thyme and a little salt and pepper. Cook until the onions begin to get soft. Turn the heat up a little and cook until the onions turn golden brown. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
2. Toast the bread on both sides in a toaster oven, under the broiler or on the grill.
3. While the toasted slices are still warm, rub them with garlic and drizzle them with extra virgin olive oil on one side.
4. Place a dollop of the caramelized onions on each slice of bruschetta and top with half an olive.
Serving Size: 1 slice of bruschetta
Nutritional Information
Number of Servings: 12
Per Serving
Calories
90
Carbohydrate
12 g
Fat
4 g
Fiber
1 g
Protein
1 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
408 mg
13 Ways to End a Headache
Headache pain is something that is hard to ignore.
Statistics say more than 47 million Americans have experienced a severe or debilitating headache in the past three months. Migraines alone affect 9% of the U.S. population and costs $1 billion a year in direct medical expenses.
Aside from the obvious choices to alleviate the pain, such as the traditional medications for headaches (aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Tylenol, etc) some people take medications once the symptoms start.
But here are other options to explore:
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New Research: Brains begin to decline after the age of 45
Staying mentally sharp is almost everyone's main concern as they age. New research shows the human brain begins to decline earlier than scientists anticipated... now, it is believed that the great decline begins to happen after the age of 45. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/01/06/mental-sharpness-begins-to-decline-in-middle-age/
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