FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Best known for her role as anchor and reporter on television's Entertainment Tonight, these days Leeza Gibbons is becoming more recognized for working with Alzheimer's caregivers and their loved ones. In the March issue of Life Extension Magazine, Gibbons reveals her uphill battle caring for her mother suffering from this dreaded disease for the past 10 years.

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As a result, Gibbons created an Alzheimer's caregiver empire of invaluable resources for the loved ones of Alzheimer's disease patients. In 2002, she formed The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation and Leeza's Place for caregivers.

As Gibbons told Life Extension Magazine, "We're not involved in the diagnosis or medical area of Alzheimer's. What we do is become partners with continuing care in the community. We align ourselves with hospitals and non-profits while our partners handle the medical side of things."

According to Gibbons' website, Leeza's Place is where family caregivers can become educated, empowered and energized, as well as interact with a support team to gain resources and create their own strategy of coping.

In addition to working with caregivers, the article also notes Gibbons' work with the science and scientists who are working to find a cure for the disease. Gibbons is using her appointment by former Calif. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as an Alzheimer's Advocate to become more involved in the science aspect of an Alzheimer's cure.

Her participation with the renowned California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has put her at the door step of cutting-edge cures. Some of that research which has taken place at the University of California focuses on restoring memory in mice.

The Life Extension article also touches on Gibbons' involvement in dealing with a loved one's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and her take on a proper diet that includes dietary supplements.

The March issue of Life Extension Magazine is available at many leading book stores and supermarkets nationwide. For more information on how to obtain a copy of the magazine, visit http://www.lef.org or call Life Extension at 1-866-864-3027.

Life Extension Magazine is a monthly publication of the Life Extension Foundation Buyers Club with a readership of over 350,000. The magazine provides coverage of new discoveries involving anti-aging dietary supplements.

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After the cosmetic procedures of plastic surgery have become an open secret via showbiz endorsements left and right, the buzz word these days is Stem Cell Therapy - credited to have given senior celebrities and politicians their youthful looks and vigor. As a result, many people in the throes of their advancing maturity levels are now scrambling to get these admittedly pricey shots for themselves. This boom has given rise to many claims, even on the internet, where advertisements are a dime a dozen for shady deals and do-it-yourself kits.

Dr. Cristina Puyat, a founding member of the Philippine Stem Cell Society and who practices at the Anti-Aging Sciences and Cosmetic Institute (ASCI) at the Medical Plaza Ortigas in Pasig City, explains the basics of this treatment. She starts off by saying that it is nothing new. "Stem cell therapy is also known as a stem cell transplant. Adult hematopoietic, or blood-forming stem cells from bone marrow have been used in transplants for over 40 years."

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She then explains the basic building blocks of the procedure. "A stem cell is a cell that has the ability to divide and self-replicate for indefinite periods. Given the right signals, stem cells can (re-create) many different cell types that make up the organism. Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body, and in many tissues they can serve as an internal repair system, so that they can divide essentially without limit to replenish other cells as long as the person is still alive."

According to Puyat, who is also a founding member and head of Public Relations of the World Council of Preventive, Regenerative & Anti-Aging Medicine (WOCPM), there are different forms of cell transfer available:

1. An Allograft is the transplantation of cells between two genetically non-identical members of the same species.

2. A Xenograft is the transplantation of cells from one species to another. An example of this is transplanting sheep cells to humans.

3. An Autologous graft (Autologous Therapy) is the transplantation of cells from one part of the body to another in the same individual.

Of the three, she says that at the ASCI, stem cells are harvested via autologous (the patients themselves) donors only; either from their bone marrow, blood and/or adipose tissue. "Because of the lack of the host's response to a foreign cell or tissue, this is the safest mode of transplantation in all age types, including the immune-compromised elderly." She adds, "according to Health Secretary Enrique Ona, the public should be careful about receiving cell preparations that are being offered in the Philippines and elsewhere, such as embryonic, aborted fetal, genetically altered, and especially animal stem cells. Additionally, the American Cancer Society says that the use of animal cells in humans carries a lot of risks, as patients can contract bacterial and viral infections carried by the animal cells, and some have had life-threatening and even fatal allergic reactions. Other reports list complications such as brain swelling or the immune system attacking blood vessels or nerves following cellular treatment. Serious immune system reactions resulting in death have also been reported."

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Stem Cells = Shots For Wellness?

Alex Rodriguez was implicated in a report last week alleging he was given performance-enhancing drugs from 2009-12.

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The notebooks reported to belong to Florida wellness clinician Tony Bosch connect New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez to a staggering array of drugs and supplements to be used literally morning, noon and night and through multiple delivery systems, including lozenges, creams and injections. Those notes, parts of which the Miami New Times have published online, provide the road map Major League Baseball investigators have begun to follow.

A contingent of MLB officials met in Miami on Monday with New Times staff members to learn more about the notebooks, how they were acquired, the names of other players not named in the report and the possibility of the New Times turning over those documents.

Investigators also intend to follow Bosch's notes to see if they lead to corroborating evidence, such as receipts for plane trips and overnight packages, according to a source close to the investigation. The source said investigators also are tracking packages tied to Juan Nunez, a player confidante who formerly worked for agents Sam and Seth Levinson and who was a co-conspirator with Melky Cabrera of a web site scam staged after a failed drug test by Cabrera last year.

New Times editor Chuck Strouse confirmed MLB officials asked for the notebooks and logs but that the publication had not yet decided about how to respond to the request. "We are deliberating," he said.

Strouse said the publication has received only one response from legal representatives of any of the named persons in the report -- and that was what he termed an "aggressive letter" questioning whether the report violated federal HIPAA laws, which are designed to protect patient privacy under care of health care providers.

The notebooks contain a trove of information from 2009-12, especially about Rodriguez and a suggested volume of doping almost unheard of in baseball. The documents released by the New Times connect Rodriguez to at least 19 drugs and supplements, including the banned substances testosterone, HGH and IGF-1, and define one doping regimen that includes as many 19 injections: four subcutaneous injections of IGF-1, nine shots of CJC (a growth hormone releasing hormone) and GHRP (growth hormone releasing peptide), and six shots of HGH at 2.5 international units.

Rodriguez, through a statement, has denied being treated by Bosch and characterized the documents as "not legitimate." Bosch has issued a statement denying an association with the named players.

"The only thing that surprises me is . . . to be using that much is a surprise," said Gary Wadler, a past chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited list. "I don't think any particular substance is the issue as long as you have one banned substance. The fact of the matter if he's doping, if it's two substances or five substances, as long as you have one banned substance, you're doping. The other thing you see are the various delivery systems of doping, whether under the skin or [by] mouth."

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Turning Up The Heat

CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Dress in your best "A-list" outfit on February 21, 2013, as Skinspirations transforms their cosmetic medical facility into a glamorous pre-Academy Awards party. Live demonstrations of different non-surgical cosmetic procedures will be held for guests, along with an appearance by Marvelous Marvin Boone of WJQB 106.3 FM and refreshments and hors d'oeuvres created by Delicious Dishes catering. For attendees who want to walk the red carpet, have their photographs snapped by paparazzi and enjoy a night of beauty, the party will be held at 13577 Feather Sound Drive, Suite 555, Clearwater, FL 33762, from 5 PM-7:30 PM.

Celebrities don't take their beauty routines lightly, especially for the biggest night in Hollywood. Stars may prep for months ahead of time, including custom exercise regimens, $345 facials, $2,000 haircuts and laser facials at $600 a session(1). Dr.Cynthia Elliott, board-certified owner of Skinspirations, guarantees that her patients can come in for non-surgical procedures which can be completed in less than one hour at a fraction of the cost of Hollywood glam.

Dr.Elliott and her staff will be demonstrating non-surgical cosmetic services to party-goers. Guests will be able to schedule future appointments and receive a special discount when booked the night of the party.

On February21, Skinspirations will be demonstrating the following:*

*Subject to change without notification

This event will benefit the local Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that offers services to help women enter the workforce, stay employed, advance in their careers and improve their lives. Skinspirations would like to encourage everyone who attends to donate an item from the Dress for Success wish list found at: http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=69&pageid=330. Those who donate an item from the wish list will be entered to win a $500 Skinspirations gift card.

For more information about Dr.Cynthia Elliot and Skinspirations, or to schedule an evaluation, visit http://www.skinspirations-info.com.

About Dr. Cynthia Elliott and Skinspirations:

Cynthia Elliott, M.D., is the board-certified owner of Skinspirations, located in Clearwater, Florida. Dr.Elliott obtained her M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and then completed her residency in Emergency Medicine at Denver General Hospital and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She has been on staff at Bayfront Medical Center, St.Joseph's Hospital, University Community Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital, and has served on the faculty of the USF School of Medicine. Dr.Elliott currently serves as an expert witness in Cosmetic Medicine for the Florida Board of Medicine. Her company, ExpertEsthetics, provides online video training in advanced injection techniques, as well as hands-on technique training for other practitioners. Dr.Elliott also is a national and international trainer for Cutera Lasers, training other physicians in the use of aesthetic lasers with skin of all colors. Skinspirations specializes exclusively in rejuvenation, enhancement and anti-aging treatments for the face and body. With her staff of aesthetic experts, you know you'll get the best results obtainable. Dr.Elliott has been in practice for over 20years, and has the experience and reputation to have been chosen by the makers of Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm to train other physicians and practitioners in her techniques. For more information, visit http://www.skinspirations-info.com.

(1) Prabhakar, Hitha. Forbes.com. February22, 2007. "How Celebs Get Red-Carpet Ready," http://forbes.com/2007/02/22/cost-oscar-carpet-forbeslife-cx_hp_0223redcarpetready.html

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Skinspirations to Host Red Carpet Pre-Academy Awards Party in Clearwater Cosmetic Center

Eating too much sugar certainly isnt wise for your waistline, but did you know that overindulging in dessert can add years to your face? And even if you do strenuous cardio workouts each week, youll be missing out on potential anti-aging body benefits if your schedule doesnt include yoga, weight training andrest.

Find out if youre making one of these eight common diet and exercise mistakes, and get smart prevention strategies that can keep you slim and youthful for years tocome.

The breakdown of sugars, called glycation, damages the collagen

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Eating too much sugar certainly isnt wise for your waistline, but did you know that overindulging in dessert can add years to your face? And even if you do strenuous cardio workouts each week, youll be missing out on potential anti-aging body benefits if your schedule doesnt include yoga, weight training andrest.

Find out if youre making one of these eight common diet and exercise mistakes, and get smart prevention strategies that can keep you slim and youthful for years tocome.

The breakdown of sugars, called glycation, damages the collagen that keeps skin smooth and firm. To prevent this natural process from careening out of control, Dr. Naila Malik, a dermatologist in Southlake, Texas, sticks to low-glycemic carbs like whole grains. Theyre naturally low in sugar, and the body processes them slowly to limit the loss of collagen. If you want to sweeten up your tea or oatmeal without making your skin look older, try all-natural stevia. Its an easily digested herbal sweetener that doesnt trigger glycation, said board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, an adjunct professor of medicine at Michigan State Universitys College of HumanMedicine.

Taking your work angst out on the bike or treadmill might make you feel better for a little while, but incorporating yoga into your fitness routine regularly may help you look younger and prevent breakouts while whittling away stress. Sounds like a winning workout to us! Yoga moves like childs pose, downward-facing dog and sun salutations improve circulation the boost of oxygen is what gives skin that lovely yoga glow, said Dr. Hema Sundaram, a Washington, D.C.-area dermatologist. New research finds regular yoga practice may reduce the inflammation and stress that speed skin aging. If you need another reason to om away your stress: High levels of tension can spike hormone production that leads to breakouts or aggravates conditions like psoriasis. Controlling stress keeps your skin calm, said Dr. Annie Chiu, a dermatologist in LosAngeles.

Research suggests that green and black tea contain protective compounds like EGCG and theaflavins that help prevent skin cancers and the breakdown of collagen, the cause ofwrinkles.

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You think you’re healthy? Best intentions can spell bad news - Mon, 04 Feb 2013 PST