The global concern about victims of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant implosion leaves a big question unanswered: Do Americans have to worry about radioactive fallout from Japan? WORDS Ivette Figueroa PHOTOGRAPHY Jim Arbogast One of the more disturbing images from 20th Century literature comes from “On The Beach.” The book (and the movie) is set [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Do We Have To Worry About Radiation?
Fat to Fit: One Man’s Journey
A lot of sweat and a little surgery gave Peter Ajello a much-needed—and well-earned—second lease on life. WORDS Ivette Figueroa There comes a time where every life experiences a crisis. It’s in these moments that a person truly reflects on the choices that led them astray, but more importantly, they find whether or not they [...]
Making the Man
Cosmetic surgery procedures are on the rise, and, guys, this time it’s all you. From facelifts to liposuction, recent statistics reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate that you’re fueling the trend. Overall cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in men were up 2 percent in 2010 compared to 2009. However, many male surgical [...]
A Sense of Youthfulness
Julie Mansfield Age: 42 Profession: Runs the “Give Me Dignity” charity Home: Miami, FL Procedures: Breast augmentation Doctor: Ary Krau, M.D. For Julie, being a mother of two and breastfeeding for an extended period had taken its toll. The only concern she had about undergoing surgery was the potential for scarring. “As a woman of [...]
An Uplifting Experience
Beatriz Munoz Age: 35 Profession: Food Store employee Home: Fort Worth, TX Procedures: Laser resurfacing Doctor: R. Craig Saunders, M.D. All her life, Beatriz hung her head as she walked and styled her hair in such a way as to hide a large mole that covered her left eye. She went to various doctors who [...]
Face-First
Duncan Hadley Age: 21 Profession: Arboriculturist (tree surgeon) Home: Gloucester, MA Procedures: Rhinoplasty Doctor: Anna Petropoulos, M.D. When Duncan was 14 years old, he broke his nose. “My friend and I tied a wagon to the end of a bike, and we were going down a pretty steep hill and going pretty fast. My buddy [...]
Pyramid vs. Plate: The Shape of Things to Come
If you missed the official launch a few weeks back, we’re bringing it to your attention now. The colorful food pyramid taught in grade school as a guide to a healthy diet has given way to MyPlate. The new symbol, unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama, Surgeon General Regina Benjamin and Secretary of Agriculture Tom [...]
The New Miami Housewife
New You interviews Adriana de Moura, the star from the cast of Bravo’s new show “Real Housewives of Miami,” on aging, beauty and cosmetic procedures. NY: What physical changes have you noticed the most as you age? Adriana: For me it has been a little bit of weight in the midsection, like my waistline is [...]
Taming the Tough Guy
4 Steps To A Younger Face Step #1: Condition While You Shave Just because you’re tough doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be sensitive to your skin! Try using a moisturizing shaving foam like Beard Lube Conditioning Shave to soften your whiskers and shave safe and easy. Available at: www.getjackblack.com, $32 Step #2: Brow Know-How This isn’t [...]
Between a Rock and a Soft Place
Red Mountain Resort & Spa in St. George, Utah Framed by towering cliffs and red rock formations, Red Mountain Resort & Spa offers a landscape of adventurous possibilities for those seeking fitness and outdoor recreation with wellness, spiritual sanctuary and spa pampering. Whether you’re new to adventure sports or an experienced thrill seeker, Red Mountain [...]