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Women in Red Attract Men More Story

Women in Red Attract Men More

In a study that has powerful implications for dating, the fashion industry, product design and marketing, the color red was shown to distinctly boost men's attraction to the opposite sex.

"It's fascinating to find that something as ubiquitous as color can be having an effect on our behavior without our awareness," said Andrew Elliot, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. (Read more about Women in Red Attract Men More)

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Why Women Live Longer Story

Why Women Live Longer

Across the globe, women still live 5 to 10 years longer than men. Founder of the New England Centenarian Study at Boston University explains why 85% of people over 100 years old are women.

One large reason is the large advantage women have over men in terms of cardiovascular disease. Women develop symptoms like heart attacks and strokes usually in their 70s and 80s, compared to men who develop them in their 50s and 60s. Doctors long believed the difference was due to estrogen, but studies show that this may not be the case. (Read more about Why Women Live Longer)

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The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men Story

The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men

Dr. Marriane Legato discusses what she believes to be one of the most interesting issues concerning men. At any age, from birth to 85 years, men die at a greater number than women. Their vulnerability in the womb is very interesting. About 250 male fetuses are conceived for every 100 females fetuses and, yet, the birthing average is a one to one ratio. So why are those male fetuses dying at a greater number in the womb? Why are they less developed than girls at birth? They're about six weeks behind their sisters when they're born. And if they're premature and have a low birth weight, they're much more likely to die than girls. (Read more about The Paradoxical Vulnerability of Men)

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8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy Story

8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy

Exercise may not halt the aging process, but mounting evidence suggests people who stay active can slow its effects. The latest issue of Mayo Clinic Women's Healthsource offers 8 benefits to regular exercise.

It Provides Energy: Feeling tired and lethargic is largely a result of being inactive. Endurance exercises like walking, swimming, jogging, biking, and rowing improves stamina and energy. Even after a few weeks in a walking program, people have more energy for activities.

It Improves Mental Health: There's considerable evidence that regular physical activity can help reduce stress, manage mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, improve sleep quality, boost mood, and enhance the overall feeling of well-being. (Read more about 8 Ways Exercise Keeps You Young and Healthy)

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Environmental Toxins and Early Puberty in Girls Story

Environmental Toxins and Early Puberty in Girls

Over the years, scientists have speculated about the negative effects of environmental toxins for years, wondering what emerging implications would be. New data published in The Journal of Pediatrics suggests that certain environmental toxins may disrupt the normal growth and hormonal development of some girls. Such toxins, like mycoestrogens found naturally in the environment, have properties similar to the female reproductive hormone estrogen, and are structurally similar to anabolic growth agents used in animal breeding. (Read more about Environmental Toxins and Early Puberty in Girls)

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10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer Story

10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Most of the news we hear about breast cancer deals with addressing the disease after it's already been diagnosed. The best treatment for any disease, is through prevention. Here are 10 ways to lower your breast cancer risk.

1. Exercise and be consistant about it. Moderate physical activity, like brisk walking, 3 times a week can reduce a young woman's risk of developing breast cancer by 33%, and the risk of breast cancer after menopause by 26%.

2. If you smoke, quit now. The sooner, the better. (Read more about 10 Ways to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer)

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How COPD Affects Women Story

How COPD Affects Women

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is on the rise among women and, since 2000, their mortality rates have surpassed those of men. However, despite the rising prevalence, morbidity, and mortality among women, there is little medical understanding of the disease's gender differences. A recent study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has demonstrate the disease is manifested differently in the genders, and risk factors, symptoms, disease progression, and even diagnosis, differ substantially. (Read more about How COPD Affects Women)

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Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease Story

Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease

Want to know whether you're at risk for heart disease? Pull out a tape measure. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that body mass index (BMI) alone may not be reliably linked to cardiovascular disease risk. Researchers say the best indicator for health and heart disease risk is the waist to hip ratio, which means if you're a apple shaped person and tend to carry weight around the middle you may need to cut back inches, even if your BMI is in the healthy range. (Read more about Know if you are at Risk for Heart Disease)

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5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned Story

5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned

It's that time of year again. Summers here, and most people can't wait to enjoy the beach, the pool, and backyard barbeques. Summer's great- but all that time outdoors means a lot more sun exposure. While it'ss nice and actually healthy to get some sun, harmful UVA and UVG rays can cause skin cancer so it's important to protect your skin. Covering up can also help you avoid wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs of aging. The Skin Cancer Foundation has some helpful tips: (Read more about 5 Ways to have Fun in the Sun Without Getting Burned)

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Seven Steps to Increasing Your Fertility Story

Seven Steps to Increasing Your Fertility

You probably know that changes in diet and exercise can effect improve you heart and decrease your risk of cancer. But a recent study published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who followed a combination of five or more lifestyle factors, including changing specific aspects of their diets, experienced more than 80 percent less relative risk of infertility due to ovulatory disorders compared to women who engaged in none of the factors. Ovulatory problems have been indentified in between 18 to 30 percent of infertility cases. (Read more about Seven Steps to Increasing Your Fertility)

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Post Bariatric Plastic Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Have you or a loved one recently lost large amount of weight? Is extra skin getting in the way of your firm and trim look? The team at Premier Plastic Surgery commends the hard work through the weight loss battle. If extra loose and flabby skin is covering up your new body, post bariatric plastic surgery can help. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD understands how important it is to put your best look forward each day. With two decades of experience with cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, you are in the hands of a surgeon with the skill and expertise to bring out your best. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group provides services to those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Cosmetic Facial Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Have you grown unhappy with picture you see in the mirror every morning? Are a few scars or wrinkles detracting from a bright and pleasant complexion? Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and the Premier Plastic Surgery group are firm believers that the latest technology and surgical skill can bring out the best in the human appearance. Cosmetic facial surgery has helped people around the world regain a sense of confidence and satisfaction in their form. If you or a loved one is thinking about cosmetic surgery in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact the Premier Plastic Surgery group today.

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Post Bariatric Rejuvenation Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Is flabby and stretchy skin masking your firm and trim body? Does overly loose skin often get irritated during everyday activities? If you or a loved one recently lost large amounts of weight, post bariatric rejuvenation can help uncover the fitter and firmer you. At Premier Plastic Surgery, they know how difficult finding the right surgeon can be. They offer two surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry killyon, MD, with decades of experience with reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. Don't let all you hard work throughout the weight loss battle stay hidden. Those in the Houston, Texas area contact the Premier Plastic Surgery Group today.

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Laser Hair Removal Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are a few seemingly random hairs detracting from your appearance? Tired of the embarrassment of having unwanted hairs where everyone can see them? Thanks to advances in the past decade, laser hair removal can remove virtually any type of unwanted hairs safely and effectively. At Premier Plastic Surgery Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD is a firm believer that cutting-edge technology can greatly improve the work of art that is the human body. At his practice, Premier Plastic Surgery, he uses the latest minimally-invasive procedures to provide those in the Southwest Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic surgery services.

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Forehead Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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As time passes, there are bound to be traces of it on our bodies, whether it be wrinkles, spots, or any other mark on our bodies. For lines and wrinkles in the forehead, a simple cosmetic procedure can smooth the creases in your brow and have you looking just as young and full of energy as you feel inside. For a forehead lift in Southwest Houston, Texas, call on the experts at Premier Plastic Surgery Group and their years of plastic surgery experience.

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Cosmetic Breast Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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If you feel that a sumptuous, curvaceous bust line will bring out a more content and confident you, Premier Plastic Surgery can help. With capable, caring and talented cosmetic surgery professionals at their service, the Premier Plastic Surgery Group is dedicated to helping women realize their dreams of confidence and beauty, in the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Collagen Southwest Houston, Texas

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Every person deserves to feel comfortable and confident in the look they put forward each day. It takes just the slightest blemish to take away from your facial harmony and balance. Don't let those little imperfections nag at you any longer. At Premier Plastic Surgery they believe that the latest technology combine with precise surgical skill can bring out the natural magnificence in the human body. There surgeons, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon can use collagen treatments to remove wrinkles, scars, laugh lines and a wide variety of the sings of aging in the time it takes to have lunch. If you or a love one is looking for comprehensive cosmetic services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Liposuction Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

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2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Sometimes, fat deposits are stubborn and don't respond to the hard work we put in to dieting and exercising. Sometimes we need outside help to put us over the top and get in the shape we have envisioned for ourselves. Cosmetic surgery procedures like liposuction go a long way to helping people realize their goals, and Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas wants to help you.

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Collagen Injections Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are minor imperfections throwing your facial harmony off balance? Looking for away to remove undue stress and aging? Collagen injections are a safe, quick and easy way counteract wrinkles, creases, crow's feet, and acne scars without the need of expensive and complex surgery. However, finding the right group of surgeons to provide you with all treatment options is vital to getting the results you desire. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group, led by Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD provides the Southwest Houston, Texas area with excellent cosmetic and rejuvenative procedures. If you or a loved one is looking for way to restore and enhance their appearance contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Breast Mastopexy Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Men and women all over the world have turned to the breast mastopexy procedure to give their chest a more youthful and proportionate appearance. If you or a loved one is considering the procedure, you know important it is to find the right group of plastic surgeons for the job. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group holds the firm belief that the latest technology and precise surgical still can bring out the best in the human body. With over 30 years of combined surgical experience, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD bring comprehensive cosmetic surgery services to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Juvederm Fillers Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Looking for a way to get more vibrant, youthful looking skin? Tired of the countless over-the-counter creams that just add a layer of gloss to your face? Thanks to the latest technology and precise surgical skill, the skin you've always dreamed about can be yours. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group they consider the body a work of art, and the latest technology can bring out its best. With over 20 years of experience in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery, Dr. Reginald Buford, MD uses juverderm fillers to rejuvenate the skin, and cut years off your look. If you're looking for excellent cosmetic surgery services in the Southwest Houston, Texas area, contact Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Body Contouring Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Do you look at yourself in the mirror and see the shape of a person that you don't want to be? Perhaps you are encumbered by intractable baby weight or are recovering from an injury that limits your mobility. If excessive weight is standing between you and happiness then body contouring surgery can clear away the obstacles to your dreams. Body Contouring can provide for you what the past has denied you. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group of Southwest Houston, Texas provides safe, effective and affordable body contouring surgery to anyone who needs it.

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Cosmetic Breast Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

Are you unsatisfied with the appearance of your breasts as the years go by or after your pregnancy? If you or a loved one is looking for ways to enhance your breasts through cosmetic breast surgery, then you should consider the Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD offers cosmetic procedures so that you can feel and look younger, and return to the type of body you want.

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Abdominoplasty Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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If you are not comfortable with the size of your body and you aren't able to move around with the ease that you would like then something is wrong. If pregnancy or stubborn areas of fat have robbed you of the body you you used to have, solutions are out there to help you look and feel better. Abdominoplasty might be what you need in order to get there. The Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas can provide you with the help and treatment you need to take back control.

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Breast Reduction Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Are you plagued by constant back, shoulder or next pain? Is poor posture or grooving shoulders making it uncomfortable to take part in everyday activities? If overly large breast are detracting from your quality of life, then the breast reduction procedure can help restore balance. At Premier Plastic Surgery Dr. Reginald Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon bring over 30 years or surgical experience to the Southwest Houston, Texas area.

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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
Call 888-596-5340

Are there features in your facial appearance that you are unhappy with? Wrinkles, scars and crow's feet all affect your looks, but there is something you can do to help yourself. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is available at the Premier Plastic Surgery Group in the Southwest Houston, Texas area to give you a look that works. Dr. Reginald C. Buford, MD and Dr. Garry Killyon, MD both work hard to suit your needs and give you the appearance that will keep you satisfied, long after your procedure.

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Tummy Tuck Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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If you aren't comfortable with your body, you owe it to yourself to do something about it A Tummy Tuck could be the exact solution that you need to get a firmer and trimmer body. At Premier Plastic Surgery, the team provides the Southwest Houston, Texas area with top-notch surgical care. For those ready to look and feel their best call Premier Plastic Surgery today.

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Face Lift Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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For the modern individual, it%u2019s very important to look as good as you feel each day, and signs of aging working their way on our faces in the form of wrinkles, folds and lines can affect the way a person sees him/herself. You just want to erase those signs because it doesn%u2019t match the youth you feel inside. At Premier Plastic Surgery Group in Southwest Houston, Texas, you can depend on finding a cosmetic surgeon that can help those frustrating lines vanish using techniques like a face lift.

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BOTOX Cosmetic Injections Southwest Houston, Texas

 Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Do you have a beautiful, radiant picture of yourself in your youth on your nightstand that feels like a reminder of what can no longer be? If you have unsightly and unpleasant lines or wrinkles serving as constant, ugly reminders of how time has cost you you're once youthful and beautiful skin then Premier Plastic Surgery Group can help. If you suffer from involuntary muscle movements or were scarred by an unfortunate accident then Botox cosmetic surgery may what you need to get you back in control of your looks and your life. The Premier Plastic Surgery in Southwest Houston Texas specializes in recreating the youth and vitality of the skin.

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Laser Tattoo Removal for Men and Women Southwest Houston, Texas

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Premier Plastic Surgery Group

Premier Plastic Surgery Group
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston, TX 77054
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Do you have a tattoo that you can't stand? Is it the name of an ex-lover or is it the type of tattoo you regret getting? Well there is a center for Laser Tattoo Removal for Men and Women in the Southwest Houston, Texas area. At the Premier Plastic Surgery Group, Reginald C. Buford, M.D., P.A. and Garry W. Killyon, M.D., F.A.C.S. will help to truly revolutionize your skin with some of the latest minimally invasive techniques.

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