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Is your social schedule booking up quickly? Want to know how to look your best, when going straight from the office, to a Holiday Party? Tis' the season and life can get hectic, when spending your lunch break at the post office, or trying to get gift shopping done, while still balancing career and all other of life's duties.

Exercise and Longevity

Are exercise and lifespan connected? Various studies over the last two decades have explored the relationship between your fitness routine and how long you might live. Read on to find out how exercise can improve your life, and possibly even help you live longer.

Autumn_VeggiesHooray! It's fall, which means it is the eating season. Take advantage of the season's offerings by visiting your local farmer's market or grocery store to pick up delicious and nutritious root veggies and harder-skinned members of the squash family, like butternut squash, pumpkin, acorn squash, and other vitamin-a-packed veggie treats!

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Strawberry_girlWe've all heard how good antioxidants are for you. You may have started taking antioxidant supplements, or began incorporating antioxidants into your diet because we've been trained that they're "good for you".
Winter_GirlCold weather means a dryer climate, and hiding out indoors for the majority of the day. When the furnace is running, it emits dry air, which can dry out the skin. Think about what your dryer does to your clothes after an hour! As soon as the temp drops, we're soon to notice our skin becoming dry and itchy, our lips getting chapped, and other adverse effects.
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Men’s fitness is going in two very different directions at the same time. On one hand, many exercisers are embracing a back to basics approach to fitness, with Caveman Fitness routines. On the other hand, cutting edge Exergaming is quickly becoming a viable fitness alternative for tech savvy exercisers.

autumn_girlThe holidays are quickly approaching, which means extra stress for anyone. Whether you're juggling moving around from your parents' to your in-laws, shopping for your loved ones, wrapping gifts, cooking special holiday meals, entertaining, attending numerous holiday parties, or traveling around the country, the holidays can get extremely stressful. Read on to gather great tips on how to lead a stress-free life throughout the holiday season!

Mens Anti AgingWhile genetics certainly have an effect on how our skin ages, environmental factors have the greatest impact on wrinkles and uneven skin tone. This post will explain some basic steps you can take to help protect your skin and minimize the effects of aging.

Take a few minutes to write down all the things you put on your skin today. I’ll go ahead and share with you what I put on my skin: Dermagenics Women’s Moisturizer, Secret deodorant, Shikai Vanilla body wash, Dermagenics (soon to be launched) facial cleanser, a spritz of Kai Perfume, Trader Joe’s French Orange Blossom Hand Wash (about 10 times, I’m OCD), Makeup Forever Foundation, Smashbox blush and eye shadow, Smashbox lip gloss. I washed dishes with Mrs. Myers dish soap as well.

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! These 10 superfoods for men can be enjoyed on their own or mixed with other ingredients to provide excellent nutrition to the health conscious man. Also important, the foods are readily available at most supermarkets.

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As Marketing Director for Dermagenics, I am currently writing the blog. My first thought for a blog entry, naturally, was to write about my dear friend Annabelle. Annabelle was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer two years ago, at the age of 32, and has been fighting an uphill battle ever since. As I write this, she is currently going through yet another round of chemo and radiation therapy. Her friends and family are taking turns bringing her dinner in the evenings. Annabelle’s current status is that of having stage 4 lung cancer, because she has solid tumors and the cancer has spread to the fluid in her lungs.

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It’s hard to be a guy! Guys tend to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders, be hard on themselves, and this only leads to stress. Here are some easy-to-follow guidelines for managing stress throughout the work day.

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We all know the saying, “you are what you eat”. But did you know that you can correct flaws in your skin by eating a healthy diet? You may ask, “What is a healthy diet”? These days, it can be confusing, with all the fad diets out there, telling you what you can and can’t eat.

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