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If you have lots of moles, here's a spot of good news from the UK. A recent study conducted by researchers at Kings College London found that people with a higher percentage of moles actually age better. It seems that not only do moles create a more youthful appearance, but those with a larger percentage of moles (the average person has around 30 to 40) appear to be less apt to experience signs Read more
Has any other celebrity been copied as much as the illustrious Marilyn Monroe? Countless women have drawn inspiration from her signature style of bouncy blond waves, red lipstick, and darkly-lined eyes, but it's her distinctive mole that gave Marilyn that extra special touch. Look for a slideshow dedicated to Marilyn's celebrity emulators to come, but in the meantime, I've put together a few tips Read more
For dinner tonight, I'm continuing yesterday's veggie streak, making a molé-flavored chili that's so complex, no one will even realize it's a meatless Monday. I'll start with onions and garlic, add in a ground mixture with chiles, cumin, cinnamon, and other seasonings, and then stir in a bounty of leftover yellow squash, kale, tomatoes, and chocolate for an extra-roasted taste. Unlike most molé Read more
Most of the more than one million cases of skin cancer that are diagnosed in the US each year are considered sun-related, and of those, almost 11,000 people will die each year. That's a lot of deaths that could be prevented if people just took care of their skin by wearing sunscreen and doing skin self-exams. Check yourself for suspicious-looking moles, and if you find something odd, make an Read more
One of my good friends recently got braces to correct a slight gap in his front teeth. When I saw the braces the first thing I asked was, "Why would you do that?" From my perspective, I've always found his flawed smile an endearing and signature part of his character (similar to how I feel about Lauren Hutton's or Madonna's tooth-gap). It goes without saying that I feel similarly about Sarah Read more
If you took my advice and checked your skin for any discolored, oddly shaped, or unusually large moles and found something questionable, don't panic just yet. Only a doctor can determine if it's skin cancer. Follow these steps: Make an appointment with a dermatologist ASAP. At your appointment, have the doctor check that specific mole and other moles that worry you. The doctor may ask if you Read more
Lately we have become so hyper-sensitive about sun exposure and the damaging effects it has on our health. Wearing sunscreen and using self-tanners can all help to prevent possible future outbreaks of skin cancer, but what about the sun exposure we've already had? Unfortunately, there was probably a time when we weren't so careful. Previous sun exposure might cause skin cancer, so it's Read more
Woo hoo! Cindy Crawford and the rest of the mole people have something big to celebrate. A new study reports some great news for those of us who have plentiful moles (or beauty marks, if you prefer): Scientists claim that those with lots of moles are years younger biologically than those with mark-free skin. ... They may retain their youthful looks for longer and could be at lower risk of a host Read more
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and unfortunately, it's a disease that's on the rise. However, melanoma, which can be described as the uncontrolled spread of pigment-producing cells, can be easily cured when detected early enough. It's National Skin Cancer Awareness month, so for more tips on prevention, stay tuned. But first, discover more about this type of cancer and who has Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Nonmelanoma skin cancers may be slowly decreasing, but melanoma is on the rise — and it's the most common cancer for my age group (25- to 29-year-olds). Since this is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, I asked dermatologist Jeannette Graf, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, to Read more
