U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius was joined by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Dr. Beth Bell of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in saying that the best treatment for the disease is prevention.

Duncan said that swine flu, known formally as H1N1, needs to be taken seriously to minimize the impact on the education process that a spread of the new influenza strain could have.

“We want colleges to be part of the solution,” Duncan said. “There has been remarkable partnership with agencies and the public. We all have collaborated to work hard.”

The trio, speaking on behalf of their respective institutions, advocated three primary ways to control the spread of the virus: prevention, close monitoring and common sense.

Duncan described a number of easy ways to prevent getting or spreading H1N1: wash your hands thoroughly, sneeze into your sleeve, practice social isolation when sick, keep your dorm rooms clean, do not attend class when sick and do not return to class until 24 hours after your fever breaks.

Bell said that this flu season has begun much earlier than normal, and that nearly all cases are H1N1. Flu has been reported in all 50 states but the highest numbers of incidents are in the southeast. She added that emergency room visits and activity in universities’ health services departments for flu have increased, with 21 states reporting widespread influenza activity on college campuses.

Bell said college students are advised to receive the H1N1 vaccine when it becomes available in October. One dose will be sufficient as young people have robust immune systems.

Antiviral treatment is available for those in high-risk groups, including women who are pregnant, those with lung or heart problems, asthma or diabetes. if you are in a high-risk group and get sick, contact a doctor immediately to see whether you should get antivirals, Bell said.

“H1N1 is so dangerous because it is a new strain of flu and we can’t be sure it won’t mutate into something more virulent,” Sebelius said. “Fortunately, the vaccines that we have been preparing since April are just as effective on the flu now as it was then. This is one way of indicating that the flu is in the same form as it has been for the past five months.”

The best protection by far, Sebelius said, is the vaccine, adding that Congress has made H1N1 awareness a major campaign at the request of President Barack Obama. Sebelius said that inoculating as many people as possible is one way to prevent its spread.

Bell said CDC statistics show more people dying from seasonal flu each year than have died from H1N1. She said one thing to be concerned about when comparing the seasonal flu with H1N1 is that the seasonal flu attacks those above the age of 65, while H1N1 mainly affects people under the age of 25.

There is no general suggestion for when colleges would have to consider stopping classes if an outbreak happens, Bell said. She said the policy on those decisions must be made locally, in consultation with local health officials and the university as a whole. Each university must look at its own capacities on a case-by-case basis.

“It is important that people take this seriously,” Sebelius said. “The economic and social impact of having millions of Americans miss work for 3-5 days, or of kids getting sick and their parents having to miss work involves the potential of businesses losing potential workers and workforces that can’t have continuity of business with so many employees sick. People need to do the little things to prevent the spread of H1N1.”

UA Campus Health Services will acquire the vaccine in October. Campus Health’s Web site strongly encourages students who think they have symptoms of H1N1 flu — fever over 102 degrees, body aches, sore throat, cough and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea — to stay home and call either a Campus Health Triage Nurse at (520) 621-6490 or the Campus Health After-Hours On Call Provider at (520) 570-7898.

The new finding, based on survey data, reveals that such manly beliefs could help to explain the lower life expectancy of men compared with women.

In the United States in 2005, life expectancy for women averaged about 80 years, while for men it was about 75 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“This research strongly suggests that deep-seated masculinity beliefs are one core cause of men’s poor health, inasmuch as they reduce compliance with recommended preventative health services,” said study researcher Kristen Springer of Rutgers University in New Jersey.

So while acting the part of a “real man” can attract fertile gals and even help a person to heal faster from injury, keeping up the tough-guy part could mean dodging the doctor’s office.

The study will be presented today at the American Sociological Association’s annual meeting in San Francisco.

Springer and Rutgers colleague Dawne Mouzon, a sociology graduate student, examined data from 1,000 middle-aged men who participated in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study in 2004. The researchers looked at participants’ masculinity beliefs, socioeconomic status and compliance with three commonly recommended annual healthcare procedures for middle-aged men: a physical exam, flu shot and prostate examination.

To reveal their level of machoness, participants rated eight items on a scale from strongly agree to strongly disagree. These statements included, “When a husband and wife make decisions about buying major things for the home, the husband should have final say;” and “It bothers me when a man does something that I consider ‘feminine.’”

Men who strongly endorsed macho ideals were 26 percent less likely than other participants to have received a physical exam in the prior year, nearly 30 percent less likely to have completed a prostate exam and nearly 50 percent less likely to have obtained all three preventive services in the prior year.

While previous research has shown higher socioeconomic status promotes better health, the new research found that wasn’t the case for the manly men.

“As job status increases among men who have strong masculinity beliefs, the likelihood that they will obtain preventative healthcare declines significantly,” Springer said. “These findings provide some insight into the persistent gender paradox in health whereby men have a lower life expectancy at birth relative to women, despite having higher socioeconomic resources.”

(Compared with a woman, a man’s life expectancy has been found to be five years shorter and he is expected to have higher rates of 12 of the 15 leading causes of death, the researchers note.)

In fact, men with low-status, stereotypically macho jobs, such as machine operators, truck drivers and construction workers, were more likely than other participants to head to the doctor.

The researchers suggest several reasons for why macho men would avoid preventive healthcare. For instance, men in high-status jobs “do not want to feel emasculated by placing themselves in the subordinate position of patient,” the researchers note. Perhaps, they add, such men avoid the doctor because they have the resources to remedy any resulting health problems.

In addition, men with high-status jobs practice more autonomy and freedom to disagree with authority opinions and so, in the same way, they may just ignore health recommendations, the researchers suggest.

To figure out the cause and to extend the results to a broader population, Springer says the study should be replicated in a sample with more diversity, as the participants in this survey were primarily white, middle-aged men with high-school degrees.

In the meantime, barring a complete removal of masculine norms, in order to increase men’s likelihood of seeking preventive care, “we could flip the idea of masculinity on its head,” Springer told LiveScience. For instance, a public service announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows men in hospital gowns doing manly activities, such as helping their son fix the car, Springer said.

The American Institute for Cancer Research/World Cancer Fund, which is a Washington, D.C. nonprofit research group, reviewed the links between breast cancer and exercise, diet and body weigh in approximately 1,000 studies to come to this conclusion.

Susan Higginbotham, who is the director of research for the American Institute for Cancer Research, said, “We want women to know there are things they can do every day to prevent breast cancer. For instance, they can get physically active every day. As best they can, maintain a healthy body weight. Try not to gain weight, if you already have a healthy body weight. If you are overweight, get back to a healthy body weight. If you drink alcohol at all, limit drinking to one drink per day.” She also stated that just adding any amount of physical activity during your day is beneficial, including waking and climbing stairs. To reduce the risk of cancer is general, diets should be mostly plant-based, emphasizing on fruits, beans, whole grains, and vegetables, and limit the intake of red meats.

A weight gain of 34 pounds can increase the chances of breast cancer as much as 68 percent in younger women. The risk also increases with age and in proportion to an increased body weight. After age forty, a 12-pound weight gain can double the risk of breast cancer. Women that are over the age of fifty at maximum weight gain have triple the chances of developing breast cancer.

The new study published updates the breast cancer chapter of the report written in 2007 called “Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective,” which is a review of 873 studies. The research groups reviewed another 81 studies for the new report and then published the results on www.dietandcancerreport.org.

Dr. Michael Sabel, who is a surgical oncologist and associate professor of surgery at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, stated that t research supports these findings. He also said, “This is absolutely correct. The evidence is very strong, if not overwhelming, that lifestyle changes such as maintaining healthy body weight and exercise can not only help prevent cancer, it can have a greater impace on breast cancer outcomes than chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.”

So if you have a history of breast cancer that runs in your family or are just generally concerned about the risks of developing breast cancer you can change your chance now by changing to a healthier lifestyle. You just might feel better as well by exercising, eating right, and maintaining a healthy body weight.

Diet is important in skin care. Fried foods and saturated fats should be eliminated, in favour of fruit and vegetables, if greasy skin is to be avoided. Stress can bring about hormonal changes, due to increased adrenal gland activity, which can exacerbate a greasy skin problem. You should be aware of your stress levels and, where possible, make adjustments to your lifestyle to bring about reductions.

Not all fats are bad for you or your skin, and you should ensure that your intake of essential fatty acids, (EFA’s) is sufficient, which can assist with flaky skin problems. Fish is an excellent source of EFA, and should be regularly included, as part of a healthy diet. Nuts and seeds will also help, and could be included at breakfast, or even as a healthy snacking alternative!

Collagen has been the subject of frequent press reports, usually when used in cosmetic injections, for the ‘benefit’ of famous people. The growth of new collagen can be naturally encouraged by an adequate intake of vitamin C in your diet. Fruit and vegetables are the best natural source, and are a tonic for your skin, as well as sustaining your general health. Smoking is known to inhibit the absorption of vitamin C. Therefore, it’s bad for your skin as well as being bad for your total well being.

Our lifestyle choices do much to influence our natural good health, as evidenced by a healthy, glowing skin, reflecting inner health and beauty.

Lots of good reviews and also results got from mine fitness adviser about cycling which want to share here.

Cycling Health Benefits:-

(1) First of all, Cycling is what’s known as ‘aerobic’ exercise, improves the consumption of oxygen in the body. Increase heart rate and get us to breath heavily but not out of breath.

(2) Increase our blood circulation and reduce the risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and heart diseases.

(3) This aerobic activity can burn up to 300 calories per 30 minutes. It’s really very effective in reducing stress and depression, boost our confidence and leave us with a high self esteem.

(4) Cycling on a daily basis will help minimize all of these heath issues whilst lengthening your lifespan at the same time. The physical benefits of cycling and the improvement to your health far out way the reasons for not doing so on a daily basis and should be looked at seriously to maintain a healthy life.

Cycling Risk Factors:-

But also we have to prepare our self to prevent serious injury from cycling; to reduce the risk of serious injury is to use cycle helmets.

Cyclist training is also extremely important, and acquiring knowledge on how to maintain your cycle is equally as important as learning how to ride in heavy traffic conditions. Defective breaks and low tyre pressure can quite often lead to accidents, and it is important that your cycle is in a road-worthy condition at all times.

“Training helps you to be confident in traffic and adopt a road position where you can be seen, communicate clearly with other road users and be aware of traffic movements”

I and mine fitness adviser discussed about Online Cycling Buying Guide Last Month to easily buy Bikes for Kids and Other Cycling accessories. She suggested me for ShopWiki.com.

And Finally I found Bicycles Buying Guide, Mountain Bikes Buying Guide, Comfort Bikes Buying Guide and also different types of Bike Shorts. After got lots of good experience about online guidance for cycling equipments, also suggested to other friend.

The fats used in these fast food chains are usually trans-fat which decrease the good cholesterol while increasing the bad cholesterol. A normal set-meal will give you a high calories content, low fibre count and enough sodium to fulfil an average person’s daily requirement.

If you really have to take fast food, try these methods:

1. To cut fat, stick to small portions of thinly-fried chips and avoid salads soaked in oily dressings.
2. Ask for a burger without mayonnaise (which adds 11 grams a tablespoon) and melted cheese and you’ll save 200 calories.
3. For a drink, choose orange juice or water rather than fizzy drinks which contain little more than sugar and water with virtually no nutrients.
4. Never go for the supersized portions or double orders even if you are very hungry. The amount of calories and unhealthy stuff which goes down at one sitting may take days of exercises to compensate.

Nevertheless, for asthma sufferers all over the world, it is a condition that is at best debilitating and scary, whilst at worst, it can be fatal. If you suspect that you have asthma problem, you need to visit a suitably qualified medical professional to seek diagnostic confirmation. Thereafter, you have choices to make, but in all honesty, I would suggest that there really are no choices to be made in reality.

Many of the drugs that are  prescribed for long-term control of asthma can have some very unpleasant side effects indeed, whereas as with the vast majority of natural treatments, there are no evil side-effects.

Given that every asthma sufferer reacts to treatments in different ways and the fact that many of these natural methods of handling asthma have been proven to work, it has to make sense to try to deal with your asthma condition naturally before turning to pharmaceutical drugs. What you do for short term treatment of your condition will depend upon how serious your asthma attacks are, because if they are serious enough, you may still need to use a nebulizer.

Nevertheless, over the long term, adopting a natural approach to dealing with your asthma problem has got to be the sensible way of going about things.

Denial

Denial is a common feeling when dealing with any medical problem. Sometimes it is easier to deny that there is even a problem. Some parents do not want to consider that there could be something wrong with their child. So they pretend like there is nothing wrong. The doctor was wrong, their child is perfectly normal. Being in denial about the diagnosis will not help anything. The sooner that you accept that your child is Autistic the better both of you will be. The condition will not go away if you ignore it. Accepting the diagnosis and moving on will be a huge step for you as a parent to take. The quicker this is done the sooner you can start looking into treatment options.

Anger

Anger is one of the emotions you might feel when you get a diagnosis of Autism. You might be angry with yourself, or angry with God. Why is your child Autistic. You might be angry with other parents that have healthy children. This is a normal feeling to experience. Remember while you are feeling angry to think of all the great things about your child. Share your feelings with others. Keeping anger bottled up can be a bad thing.

Grief

Sometimes when a parent gets a diagnosis of Autism they go though a grieving period. They are sad that their child has something wrong with them. They may be feeling sad that the dreams they had for their child may have to change. They might be sad over the way the world will treat their child, and the hardships they will face. Grief is a normal emotion to go through. The key is to get through the grief, and on to the acceptance. Try not to look at the things that are wrong. There will have to be some adjustments made to your plans for your child’s future. That is what life is all about , change. If you find yourself unable to move past the grieving stage you might need to talk to someone. It might help having a few therapy sessions to deal with the feelings you are experiencing.

Acceptance

Finally coming to terms with the diagnosis of Autism can take awhile. Some people are just glad to have an answer to what is wrong with their child. Others have a hard time accepting their child is different from other kids. Eventually you will accept that your child is different, and that is okay. Once you have accepted the diagnosis of Autism you can start to help your child. Do all the research you can on Autism. Think about how hard it is for your child. They need you to be behind them in their treatments one hundred percent. The first step to doing this is acceptance.

Your body can give you clues to even hidden health problems. Here are warning signs that can help your recognize underlying issues:

The hair down there is starting to grow in a square

What it might mean: If your pubic hair is growing on your thighs and up your belly, forming a more square “rug” shape than a triangular one, you may have polycystic ovary syndrome. Caused by excess male sex hormones, PCOS can spur body-hair growth and disrupt ovulation. “Some women with PCOS don’t realize something’s wrong until they have trouble conceiving,” says Katherine Johnston, M.D., instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Your next step: PCOS raises insulin levels and could eventually lead to diabetes and heart disease, so see your doctor to have your hormone levels tested. “I might put patients on a diabetes drug,” Dr. Johnston says. “It helps lower insulin, in turn balancing sex hormones and restoring regular ovulation and fertility.”

Nails turn white when you press on them

What it might mean: All nails blanch a bit when you apply pressure, but if yours stay white for up to a minute, you may be anemic and low on iron. “Many women, especially those with heavy periods, can become anemic without even knowing it,” Dr. Johnston says.

Your next step: Have your blood’s ferritin levels tested. You may need to eat more iron-rich foods such as salmon and spinach, but don’t take an iron supplement without your doc’s say-so.

Desert-dry lips

What it might mean: It’s either time to chug some water or take a closer look at your vitamin A intake. “I had a young woman who didn’t know that she was getting 20,000 international units of vitamin A every day — that’s four times the recommended daily value and approaching the toxic dose of 25,000 IU — from two different supplements,” says Carolyn Jacob, M.D., a dermatologist in Chicago. In healthy amounts, vitamin A is essential to skin-cell turnover, but too-high levels can sap moisture and, if you’re pregnant, cause birth defects. “It completely dried out my patient’s lips and skin,” Dr. Jacob explains.

Your next step: If you take supplements, check the labels to make certain you’re not taking in more than 5,000 IU daily; be sure to account for the vitamin A you get from natural sources such as eggs and fortified milk, too. Soon after you stop overdosing, your pucker should plump up again. And regardless, down plenty of water — especially if you work out. Remember, if you feel thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.

Swollen fingers

What it might mean: Salty snacks and PMS are obvious bloat culprits, but if you shun the shaker, your period isn’t due for weeks and still your rings are tight, a sluggish thyroid may be to blame. This condition, called hypothyroidism, occurs when the gland underproduces the thyroid hormones needed to regulate metabolism, heart rate and more, says Rebecca Bahn, M.D., professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota.

Your next step: Don’t write off puffiness as inevitable, Dr. Bahn warns. “Untreated hypothyroidism can lead to heart disease, and if you’re even slightly hypo and get pregnant, it could affect the baby’s brain development.” A blood test can reveal if your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones; if so, your M.D. may prescribe synthetic hormone pills, likely for the rest of your life. Once you find the right dose, your metabolism (and fingers) should return to normal.

White patches in your mouth corners

What it might mean: You’ve developed a yeast infection. (Nope, it doesn’t occur only in your nether regions.) Anything that causes the corners of your mouth to crack — such as a B vitamin deficiency, which can damage your mouth’s mucous membranes, or even drooling during sleep — creates a warm, moist environment where yeast thrives, according to Amy Derick, M.D., a dermatologist in Barrington, Illinois.

Your next step: See your dermatologist or general practitioner, who can prescribe a topical antiyeast medication. In addition, make sure you’re getting enough B vitamins in your diet; you find them in whole grains and lean proteins. If the infection keeps coming back, try avoiding white breads and sweets. “Yeast feeds on refined flour and sugar, so cut back on them,” says Tara Gidus, R.D., a spokeswoman in Orlando, Florida, for the American Dietetic Association.

Yellow eyelid bumps

What it might mean: Your cholesterol is high. When in excess, this fat can collect on your upper lids, forming tiny deposits. And because fat is yellow, so are the spots — you won’t miss them, whatever your skin tone, Dr. Johnston says.

Your next step: Have a blood test. If your cholesterol is high — your total count is above 239, your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol surpasses 159 or your triglycerides are 200 or higher — eating more produce and whole grains, exercising 30 minutes a day and taking meds can help bring it down. Those lumps may shrink with your cholesterol count; a dermatologist can remove them by scalpel or laser.

Discolored fingernails have slightly blue nail beds

What it might mean: Yellow nails with blue beds can point to diabetes, which impairs blood flow to fingers. “Any woman can have high blood sugar and not notice she has other diabetes symptoms,” Dr. Johnston says.

Your next step: Get pricked to find out if your fasting blood sugar is 126 or above (considered diabetic). Losing weight can often drop numbers back into a healthy range, minus the meds, Gidus says. She suggests following a low-sugar, lowfat diet that contains at least 25 grams of fiber daily. And get at least 150 minutes of brisk exercise a week, Dr. Johnston adds.

Blushed cheeks when you’re not flustered

What it might mean: Frequent facial flushing that resembles a sunburn is a first sign of rosacea, a common skin disorder that might be due to an allergy to skin mites, Dr. Derick says.

Your next step: Your dermatologist may prescribe an anti-inflammatory or antibiotic cream; avoid triggers like caffeine and the sun.

Bluish digits

What it might mean: If it’s chilly out or you are tense, blueberry-hued fingers and toes may signal Raynaud’s disease, a condition in which blood vessels in extremities narrow in response to cold or physical stress. This reaction limits blood flow to those areas, causing skin to turn blue and feel cold.

Your next step: Your physician can diagnose Raynaud’s based on your symptoms alone. If it is Raynaud’s, the best solution is to stay warm, Dr. Johnston says. During summer months, that might mean keeping your air conditioner on low, donning mittens before digging around in the freezer for those chicken cutlets and using insulated glasses for chilled drinks. Also, take steps to keep your circulation healthy: Avoid cigarettes and caffeine, both of which narrow blood vessels; stay away from vasoconstricting meds such as decongestants; and hit the gym regularly.

Dark under-eye circles

What it might mean: Unless you partied into the wee hours last night, those under-eye circles could suggest your allergies are acting up. Allergens can inflame the sinuses and compress nearby blood vessels, causing blood to pool beneath the eyes. “We call the resulting darkness allergic shiners,” Dr. Derick says.

Your next step: Pop an antihistamine. Circles still there? Ask your dermatologist about an anti-inflammatory cream such as Elidel.

More must-checks

If your breast skin looks thick, pitted, red, bruised or swollen, or if it itches or feels warm, you could have inflammatory breast cancer, a lump-free, fast-spreading version. See your physician immediately.

Scope out your mouth and tongue for white or red spots. Problems like canker sores and pizza burns go away, but if a spot stays for two weeks, it could be oral cancer. Visit your dentist ASAP for a biopsy.

Skin cancer can crop up in some surprising places: One, it may appear as a black, vertical streak on a fingernail, or two, as a freckle where the sun don’t shine. Inspect your body thoroughly — use a hand mirror if necessary. If you see anything odd, call your doc today.

The skin on your neck is the thinnest on the body, making it more susceptible to wear and tear. But new treatments can help you say goodbye to turtlenecks.

It’s really not fair. Many of us have spent years carefully applying moisturizers, exfoliating – even getting facials to keep ahead of time’s mark on our faces — only to have the wear and tear on our necks give us away. (Who knew the skin on your neck is the thinnest on the body, making it more susceptible to damage?) As it turns out, some of the very anti-aging products you use on your face can help your neck look younger, too. Here are some of the newest in-office treatments that, although expensive, are proven to give your face a prettier pedestal. Follow this guide and say good-bye turtlenecks, hello V-necks!

Neck Nuisance: Dark Splotches

UV exposure overstimulates pigment-producing cells, causing blotchiness.

The fix: A bleaching cream that contains kojic acid or mushroom or licorice extract can lighten dark spots, but be patient: Results may take months. Use products made with hydroquinone cautiously; the fader can be irritating. “This area is drier and more sensitive because it contains fewer lubricating oil glands,” says Heidi Waldorf, MD, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

Anti-agers such as retinol or alpha hydroxy acid-based creams help to drive the lightening agents deeper into your skin, making them more effective. To reduce irritation, use them on your neck every third evening and slowly work up to nightly application.

A broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15 worn daily can prevent more spots. For the best protection, look for one with avobenzone (aka Parsol 1789), Helioplex, or Mexoryl.

Neck nuisance: Wrinkles

Years of sunlight breaks down collagen fibers responsible for keeping skin youthful and firm.

The fix: Skin care products, including those containing retinol and peptides, can build collagen and smooth skin — even reducing the so-called tree-ring lines.

In-office options are considered the gold standard, says Ronald Moy, MD, a professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. One to consider: fractionated resurfacing, with lasers such as Fraxel and Affirm. They stimulate cell turnover and the production of fresh collagen by making thousands of microscopic wounds over 20 percent of your skin. Because the surrounding skin is left untouched, healing time is minimal. The slight redness it causes subsides within a few days. You’ll see significant improvement: Fine lines are often reduced by up to 50 percent after five or six monthly treatments at $500 a pop.

Neck Nuisance: Turkey Wattle

This fleshy flap of skin forms underneath your neck as a result of excess fat, loose skin, and weak muscles.

The fix: Liposuction performed under local anesthesia is a quick fix, says Yael Halaas, MD, a facial plastic surgeon in New York City. During the half-hour procedure, which costs around $2,500, small incisions are made behind the ears or below the chin; excess fat is vacuumed out via tiny suction tubes.

To reduce bruising and swelling, which can last up to 2 weeks, another option is ultrasound-assisted lipo, which employs sound waves that liquefy fat before it’s suctioned out. (With either treatment, you’ll need to wear a neck sling for 2 weeks to help skin re-drape properly.)

If you have excess skin, you may need to pair lipo with a neck lift to completely regain firmness. During the 1- to 2-hour procedure, which costs about $1,000 more, small incisions are made behind your ears or under your chin and then excess skin is trimmed, lifted, and sutured into place.

Neck Nuisance: Banding

These vertical cords appear when the platysma, the thin sheet of muscle that covers the neck, begins to stretch out of shape, says Halaas.

The fix: Botox injected directly into the platysma temporarily smooths the cords by relaxing the muscle. Each treatment costs about $500 and lasts approximately 4 months.

Surgery is a more permanent option. During a platysmaplasty, which runs about $4,000, the muscle is tightened and anchored through a small incision under the chin. Any post-op bruising and swelling should subside within a week. Then your age will be your secret to keep or reveal.