Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Do you have chronic sleep deprivation?

Forty million Americans suffer from chronic sleep deprivation each 5year. Now, researchers at BUSM have identifiedan important enzyme in the brain that regulates the wake-sleep cycle. This discovery could help lead to the development of more effective sleep aid medications.

If you have trouble sleeping, talk to Dr. Yagoda, as this could be a sign of a chronic condition like sleep apnea, and she can give you treatment options.

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Facts: Rosacea

What is rosacea and how can you prevent and treat it? Sixteen Facts: Rosaceamillion Americans suffer from rosacea, a chronic skin condition that includes visible blood vessels, redness, flushing and rash.

Dr. Yagoda’s favorite products for rosacea include Donnell Rosacea Therapy (non-steroidal hydrating treatment), and EltaMD’s UV Clear sunblock with SPF 46 and niacinamide.

Be sure to stay out of the sun, use a strong sun protection, and find out what may be causing your rosacea. Dr. Yagoda can help! Call 212.434.1210 for more information.

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Doctor prescribed: 20 minutes of exercise a day

Gretchen Reynolds, health and fitness writer for the New York 3Times, discusses the many health benefits of moving around for just 20 minutes per day.

She says, “the science shows that if you just do anything, even stand in place 20 minutes, you will be healthier” than if you sit for many hours on end.

Read more about her findings and her new book, called “The First 20 Minutes.”

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Aging Hair?

Did you know it’s not just your skin, but that hair shows your age too? With shifting hormones, changes in your diet, certain needs, and external sun and styling damages, your hair takes a beating.

Luckily, there’s a way to have beautiful hair everyday- from the inside, out. Eating healthy is the key because the saying is true, You are what you eat!

Eat lots of dark leafy greens, omega-3 fatty acids found in Salmon and Avocados, and antioxidants found in your super fruits. And, if you ever think this is too much food, try one packet of BeautyScoop a day. It has all of the essential vitamins and minerals to help you glow from the inside, out.

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The Push for Daily Sunscreen

Most of us do it wrong. Applying sunscreen is more complex than 4just choosing an SPF.

Dr. Yagoda is big on Sun Protection: learn how to prevent sun damage. She can help remove brown spots and age spots from the sun.

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