Sabtu, 09 Agustus 2008

PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Health & Living

1. BEHAVIOR: TACTICS TO PREVENT THE OCCURRENCE OF CYBER BULLYING. PATTI AGATSTON is co-author of "Cyber Bullying" and a cyber bullying prevention specialist. Her role is to inform educators and parents on tactics to prevent the occurrence of cyber bullying, seen in the case of Megan Meier, a victim of cyber bullying instigated by the actions of Lori Drew, who was just recently accused of the charges against her in the case: "The death of Megan Meiers was a tragic example of the sinister powers of cyber bullying.

2. BEAUTY: FOR GREAT SUMMER SKIN, WASH 'SMARTER,' NOT 'HARDER.' DR. ERIN WELCH, assistant professor of dermatology at the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER (Dallas): "During the hot and humid summer months, many people feel the need to wash their face more often and with 'stronger' cleansers. However, top dermatologists advise to wash smarter, not harder. Your skin tends to become oilier in the summer, but washing more often or with stronger cleansers can actually have an adverse effect, serving to create more oil and shine.

3. BEAUTY: LOOK GOOD WITHOUT CHECKING BAGS. GITA BASS, NYC-based makeup artist and grooming expert who has worked with celebrities like Heidi Klum, Ryan Reynolds, Keira Knightly and Jonathan Rhys Meyers: "For today's travelers, baggage fees, overcrowded planes and delayed flights are becoming the norm.

4. HEALTH: HONEYMOON CYSTITIS: ATTENTION JUNE BRIDES. LARRIAN GILLESPIE, retired Beverly Hills urologist and author of the book "You Don't Have to Live with Cystitis" (HarperCollins): "The sudden increase in sexual activity on a honeymoon can sometimes trigger the onset of a urinary tract infection (UTI), otherwise known as honeymoon cystitis, particularly in women who are prone.

5. HEALTH: IMPORTANCE OF FERTILITY AWARENESS. DR. CAROLYN KUBIK, medical director of REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, is a nationally known reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in male and female infertility: "One in every 10 couples suffers from infertility, which can be a lonely and isolating problem.

7. HEALTH: YOUTHFULNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. VINCENT GIAMPAPA, M.D., is a world-renowned anti-aging physician and author of the current best-seller "The Gene Makeover: The 21st Century Anti-Aging Solution." He also founded the DNA- focused nutrition program Suracell, which tackles aging from the inside out. In response to new information about U.S. life expectancy increasing to 78, Giampapa can discuss what celebs and regular folks can now find at spas to age more healthfully and look and feel younger from the inside out, so they age better than their predecessors: "Properly nourishing and supplementing your body is key to healthy aging and looking and feeling your youthful best. Of the 70 percent of Americans that take a daily multi-vitamin, how many truly know what they need for optimal health and to effectively promote longevity? Knowing what you need on the basis of personal genetics can help you to age better now. In today's world, you take your car to the mechanic, he plugs it into his computer and has enough information to know what's wrong and how to fix it.

8. TRAVEL: MAKING THE MOST OF 'STAYCATIONS.' CECILIA DAHL, founder and president of SMART DESTINATIONS, creator of the Go Card: "With the cost of travel continuing to rise, many consumers are planning summer 'staycations' and enjoying all the attractions their hometown has to offer." Dahl is available for commentary on summer travel and can provide thoughts on how consumers can make the most of their summer vacations, no matter what their destinations might be.


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