Beauty & Culture
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- Q What is the difference between outer beauty and inner beauty?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineIn essence, one is looking beautiful while the other is feeling beautiful. You don't have to be a screen star to know that outer beauty matters. Your skin, your hair, your body shape are all visual elements that contribute to (or detract from) your outer... Full Answer
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- Q How have our standards of beauty changed?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyStandards of beauty have actually changed very little throughout Earth's history. However, some attractiveness cues have changed over the centuries due to human adversities. For example, in the Middle Ages, having pock marks on the body meant you had... Full Answer
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- Q Should I use a water filter in my shower?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyDrinking water isn't the only water that should be free of toxins. You should also shower and especially bathe with toxin-free H2O. Instead of squirting yourself with Evian, remove chlorine by adding a charcoal filter to your shower or bath.... Full Answer
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- Q How bad are 4-inch heels for my feet?
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Jane Milliff, Physical TherapyWe all recoil at the ancient practice of foot binding, right? Description of wrapping girls’ feet in progressively tighter bandages is disturbing. Why would anyone endure such torture? Okay ladies, now open your closet and slip your foot into some... Full Answer
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- Q What key clothing mistakes will make me look heavier?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyClothing can make or break even healthy, fit folks. Here are five beauty busters worth avoiding: (1) Stiff, bulky fabrics will give you a boxy look. (2) Shiny fabrics will make you look bigger, as they reflect light. (3) Don't wear dark colors on top and... Full Answer
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- Q What messages does attractiveness convey to other people?
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Dr. Michael Roizen, Internal MedicineBeauty doesn't just hint to other people that you'd be a great lover, produce beautiful children, and make others envious of your lucky mate. The judgments spread into much wider territory. Research shows that attractive people are judged more positively... Full Answer
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- Q How does our culture's view of the body affect our health?
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Dr. Kathleen Hall, Preventive MedicineOur current culture is awash in mixed messages about the body. While our Puritan heritage viewed the naked body as shameful or deviant, popular magazines, advertisements, television and movies bombard us with gratuitous nudity and hypersexuality.... Full Answer
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- Q Is it better to have an "innie" or an "outie" belly button?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIt has often been thought that "innie" belly buttons were healthier than "outies." In this video, Dr. Oz reveals if one is really healthier than the other. Full Answer
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