In women 45 years of age or older, sixty percent of Caucasian women and seventy-nine percent of African-American women have hypertension. It is estimated that thirty percent of elderly women over 65 years are diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. Therefore, as you age your risk of developing high blood pressure increases drastically.

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For most people, getting ready in the morning is done in a hurry-scurry manner. If you’re anything like me, and mornings aren’t your strongest suite, it’s hard to be enthusiastic about your appearance when you’d much rather be back in bed. But, despite my lack of morning cheeriness, I still know the importance of dressing the way I want to feel for my day.

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One of the biggest mistakes a woman can make is to wear too much makeup. especially in summer when the heat can melt away eyeshadow & foundation.

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# Skip dark colors and opt for white or light-colored neutrals. They’ll absorb less heat. # If sweating is a problem, avoid solid silks or heavy linens. They’ll both show stains.

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A reader wrote in to me this week asking for simple ways to take care of her curly hair in the summer. As a busy mom, she doesn’t have much time for styling.

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The problematic relationship between British men and fashion is something I can’t understand. Men’s fashion doesn’t change as swiftly as women’s, the clothes are, on the whole, better made, using really good natural fabrics, and are excellent value for money. Men are rarely asked to wear ridiculous trends, and they are not even expected to look 16 and have no body fat whatsoever. I mean, honestly, what is the problem?

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In a time not too long ago, Beauty basked in the loveliness of her young and radiant skin. Alas, little did Beauty know that the aging skin Beasties were lurking right around the corner. The tale of Beauty and the Beasties begins in a land far too close to home as Beauty begins to fight the ravages of time caused by the beasties of age…

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Provisional dates for London’s fashion week are 16-23 September 2007. Fashion weeks tend to be held several months before the season, which gives press and buyers a chance to preview designs in advance. The last London Fashion Week was a huge success, bringing more than £100 million worth of business to London. Expectation is high for the next event, which many hope will be just as successful.

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