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Stroke Awareness Month — enacting better protocols can save lives

The reality when it comes to strokes? The closest hospital is not always the best option.

I'm With the Band: Eight Things I Learned as a Traveling PT

Traveling the world as a physical therapist for rock stars has taught me what's most important to keep healthy. Here are the eight things I've learned.

How Long Is a Cold or Flu Contagious?

Learn how cold and flu viruses spread, find out when to seek medical care for influenza or a cold, and discover the contagious period for the flu and common cold.

6 Heart Health Mistakes Made by Women—and How to Avoid Them

Even though you think you’re being careful, it’s still easy to slip up when it comes to keeping your heart healthy. Johns Hopkins experts give tips on how to stay on trackResearch ShowsTake Diabetes SeriouslyWomen under 60 who have diabetes have up to four times the risk of developing coronary artery disease as women without diabetes, Johns Hopkins research has shown—much higher than…

Tips For Becoming Healthier As A Family

Learn how to live and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle for the whole family.

Why Should You Use Distilled Water For Cosmetics?

Good skin starts with what you're putting on it. Using distilled water for cosmetics ensures your beauty products are as pure as they can be.

13 Animal Products in Cosmetics

I read an article this week about squalene oil extracted from shark livers to make expensive creams and lotions. It is thought that around 3 million sharks are caught each year to provide squalene for the cosmetics industry. Not only did this practice disgust me, it also got me thinking – what other animal products are used in cosmetics? We are so focused on trying to stop testing on animals […]

Indian child labor used to get mica for cosmetics

For those of us who wear makeup and cosmetics, we may not often think about how they’re made.

Green Processing: The Cosmetics Industry’s Best-Kept Sustainability Secret

Consumers are increasingly demanding “greener” products. Today more than ever, buyers care not only about the ingredients inside their favorite products, but also about the impact manufacturing these products has on the environment. When it comes to the cosmetics industry in particular, “natural” and “green” offer distinct marketing advantages. In ... Read more »

Closures suppliers for cosmetics

Tecnocap is a global metal closures suppliers and aerosol cans manufacturer. The group is present at CIBS (Cosmetic Industry Buyers and Suppliers) event.

Fatal Attraction: Cosmetics and Chemicals [Infographic]

By Chelsey Kilzer | source: Feb 7th, 2012What girl doesn’t love makeup? Who doesn’t love having a flawless complexion, rosy cheeks, perfectly pink lips, and mile long lashes? Not to mention how much love we have for products. We love to smell good, feel soft and silky, and be primped to perfection. Although these products make you look great, American cosmetic companies are allowing harmful…

High chemicals in cosmetics can cause infertility, says IVF experts

Cosmetics have been an integral part of a woman life. But do you know that these cosmetics can harm your health?

The 6 Most Horrifying Ingredients in Everyday Cosmetics

The Cracked offices became considerably stinkier after this article made its rounds.

Cruelty-free cosmetics: Good for business

Californians should be able to walk out their doors and know they will find only cruelty-free products in stores and anywhere else that sells cosmetics.

PFCs in cosmetics may lead to thyroid problems

Chemicals contained in common household products such as cosmetics, fabrics and carpets may lead to changes in thyroid function, according to a new study.