The worst part of developing leg veins—pain, swelling and itching symptoms aside—may be losing self-confidence. Genes are the No. 1 reason people get vein issues. Other causes are pregnancy and obesity, says Jana Emmett, PA-C, clinical director of VeinInnovations. Feel good about showing your gams again after one of these… Read more...

College-application season is here, and graduation will be just around the corner soon! Make sure your student is ready to move on to the next level by following these critical steps. 1. Make another appointment with the guidance counselor.It’s crunch time. Your student should make certain that all of the… Read more...

The changing colors and shorter days are reminders that the summer sun is now gone and fall is upon us.  The moist air that left your skin feeling soft and supple in the warmer months is now turning cool and dry.  In turn, much like the leaves outside, the skin’s… Read more...

Hair Help For You 1. When booking your appointment with your stylist, remember you’re not just paying for a hairstyle and color, etc.  You’re paying for the knowledge they should readily give to help you become more educated on how to deal with your hair problems and provide you with… Read more...

Your fitness routine can be the first thing to go when you’re juggling the demands of the workplace, home and school deadlines. But don’t get lost in the frenzy or give up on your health goals. Here are four strategies to help you find calm and ensure you’re looking and… Read more...

When the Atlanta Falcons finalized the trade for Kansas City Chiefs tight end Tony Gonzalez in April, the team brought more to the city than a renowned professional athlete with a record-breaking, 12-year NFL career that includes an unprecedented 10 trips to the Pro Bowl. The Falcons also introduced Atlanta… Read more...

You’ve all heard the horror stories about the cleanliness of nail salons. Don’t just cross your fingers in hopes that you won’t end up with a health problem, though. Here is some handy information and advice to keep your nails healthy and fungus-free: Where does nail fungus come from? Nail… Read more...

In the early ’80s, natural cosmetics were rare. But Natural Body Spa and Shop founder Cici Coffee was convinced that if women could experiment with the products, they’d be a hit. She opened the first Natural Body Spa in Atlanta’s Morningside neighborhood in 1989 as a cosmetic sampling room, a… Read more...

While your main concern may be looking good in and out of your clothes, there are serious health reasons to pay attention to your midsection. The “visceral fat” that is stored in the belly can build up around your organs and become a risk factor for cancer, heart disease, stroke… Read more...

Between Facebook, Twitter, iPhones and the multitude of other electronic distractions vying for your time and attention (or should that be “addiction”?), it’s important to just unplug every now and then and get away. These days, it’s crucial to be able to break away without breaking the bank, and with… Read more...