5 KEY HEALTH EXAMS MILLENNIALS TO GET THIS YEAR

PHOTO COURTESY | Branden Harvey

PHOTO COURTESY | Branden Harvey

With more and more millennials skipping out on annual health exams in favor of a quick as needed, visit to an urgent care facility, doctors fear the largest generation in America, may overlook serious health issues. There are 83 million Americans between age 22 and 37 and according to a November 2018 survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 45% of those 18-29 and 28% of those age 30-39 do not have a primary care physician. The issue is that health conditions that can be caught early may slip through the cracks. Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York City, offers 5 health exams millennials should get this year.

Dr. Sonpal, who at age 36 is a millennial himself, has compassion and understanding when it comes to millennials. “You’re looking at a generation with incredible debt and many don’t have jobs with health insurance,” he says. 

In addition to the financial aspect, Dr. Sonpal adds that this is a generation raised on the internet. “When we got sick as kids, our mom searched for answers online. If we went to the doctor, it was a day of missed school and boring waiting rooms. Now as adults, millennials want, fast affordable solutions and often take a DIY approach to health.”

He goes on to say that healthcare has become an expensive hassle millennials choose to avoid. They would much rather facetime or text a doctor as opposed to miss work hours. They prefer to just walk into an urgent care clinic, pay $40 and be done with it, fast. “The problem though is that while this approach may be ok for treating a sore throat or flu, millennials might be missing an opportunity to nip a bigger problem early on.”

I want to urge all millennials women to get women’s wellness exams which is a PAP Smear and breast exam as well as a screening for STD’s and bloodwork. HPV, can lead to cervical cancer so it’s important to monitor dysplasia.

Dr. Sonpal encourages millennials to get these exams out of the at either the start of the year or their birthday month so they can easily remember when they last went to the doctor for these exams.

1. Blood Pressure Screenings

You want to get blood pressure checked out at least once every 2 years and ever year if the top number is 120 to 139 and bottom between 80 to 89. High blood pressure is linked to diabetes which is really hitting millennials hard. According to the CDC, between 2001 and 2015 teen obesity rates rose 30%. “As kids, millennials were part of a supersize culture. Millennials also didn’t spend a lot of time going outside to play until the streetlights came on as Gen X’ers did. This all adds up to diabetes and heart disease if not monitored,” he says.

2. Eye Exams

Millennials were raised on technology and their eyes are reaping the cost of this. It’s estimated that millennials spend over 12 hours per day consuming media with a majority of it on mobile devices on screens held closer to the eye. This leads to “nearsightedness” or “shortsightedness” where the eye weakens and can’t see clearly at a distance. A lot of millennials will find themselves squinting to see things that are further away, they may have dull headaches and find themselves rubbing their eyes frequently. “A lot of millennials are popping ibuprofen for headache associated with eye strain and neck ache from prolonged computer jobs. This then leads to stomach issues,” cautions Dr. Sonpal.

3. IBS and Digestive Screenings

We also need to consider that the food we eat today is full of antibiotics and hormones. Millennials are a generation whose diet was primarily full of processed foods. We see a lot of Celiac Disease (intolerance of gluten). A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that from the mid-80s to 2013, the incidence of colon cancer has been rising fastest for people between the ages of 20 and 29, by 2.4 percent per year. “The issue here is that we have millennials self-treating stomach issues that can be the start of something serious. If you’re experiencing chronic stomach pain, see a doctor. Gut health is incredibly important for overall wellbeing,” advises Dr. Sonpal.

4. Mental Health Screening

Millennials are one stressed out generation. According to Psychology Today, suicide rates among young adults have tripled since the 50’s with millennials are reporting a sense of “faking it until they make it.” The problem is they feel disconnected from themselves and wrong for the life they are living. They feel as if they are not enough and then they scroll on their Instagram feeds and see people their age with luxury watches, travel to the Maldives and Dubai and they feel hopeless, stressed and depressed.  They’re popping Xanax and smoking marijuana to take the edge off. The good news is that millennials are willing to discuss their feelings and studies show that this is the first generation who doesn’t see any stigma about seeing a therapist or mentor coach. Sometimes a break up or a layoff can trigger a downward spiral into depression or even drug or alcohol addiction.

5. Annual Exam and Immunizations

It’s recommended that you get the flu shot every year. Another important vaccine is for HPV which was mentioned earlier. Dr. Sonpal points out that the HPV vaccine has expanded coverage and is important to prevent certain types of cancer. Other vaccines may also be recommended depending on your health history. The only way you know is by having a yearly physical.

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GOLDEN GLOBES 2019 | BEST DRESSED ON THE RED CARPET

Our favorite looks from the Red Carpet at the Golden Globes are below! Of course, we are sharing all the details on the outfits and accessories and will share more details in terms of getting the hair and makeup looks as well. Keep coming back to see updated on our favorite stars and why we love their looks. See the full list of winners from the Golden Globes - including the predictions that we guessed correctly.

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DARREN CRISS

CELEBRITY GROOMER: Kindra Mann

SUIT: Dior Pre-Fall by Mr. Kim Jones

SHOES: -

Darren won Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television. The cast has also won Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television.

We chatted with Makeup Artist Kindra Mann to walk us through creating his grooming look:

SKIN:

  1. First, she started off by prepping Darren’s skin using the NEW Goddess Cleansing Ritual Dual Cleanser. This two-step miracle spa-in-a-jar duo is perfect for a fresh, perfectly spa-cleansed complexion, and the essential oils help to calm, hydrate and soothe even the most sensitive complexion. She started by massaging Ritual 1, the Radiance Citrus Oil into the complexion to remove any surface impurities, and then I used Ritual 2, the Purifying Bamboo Charcoal pollution solution to adsorb any deeper rooted build-up. This incredible cleanser leaves men’s complexions looking so clean, glowing and refreshed.

  2. Next, she applied the soothing, calming Goddess Skin Clay Mask – the Spanish clays bring down any redness, and the oils instantly moisturize. I followed this with the Revolutionary Instant Magic Facial Dry Sheet Mask for 15 minutes – the bio-mimetic technology delivers the ingredients to the third layer of the epidermis. This mask is a skin savior.

  3. To ensure the skin was properly hydrated and looking it’s best, I applied Charlotte’s Magic Cream. This award-winning, hydrating moisturizer features a uniquely magical blend of oils & actives - a ‘magic 8’ of skin-savior ingredients that includes Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamins C & E, BioNymph Peptide, Aloe Vera & Shea Butter - for radiant, healthier-looking skin. Magic Cream is Magic Skin!

  4. Lastly, to help brighten and re-energize the eye area, she used her ring finger to gently apply the Magic Eye Rescue Cream. This incredible gel-cream has stem cell extract that protects and rejuvenates and brightens the eye area!

FACE:

  1. To even out Darren’s complexion and mask any imperfections, she applied Unisex Healthy Glow Hydrating Tint that gives you a healthy, holiday glow in seconds. I followed this with a little Light Wonder Foundation in Shade 5 using the Magic Complexion Brush.

  2. To combat any shine that might come up throughout the night, she used the Powder and Sculpt Brush and applied the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder in Shade 2 along the T-zone, followed by a light dusting of Charlotte’s Genius Magic Powder in Shade 2 all over the face.

BROWS:

  1. Lastly, she applied a little Legendary Brow Gel in Perfect Brow to keep the brows in place and complete the grooming process.


JULIA ROBERTS

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Elizabeth Stewart

ENSEMBLE: Custom Stella McCartney

JEWELRY: Chopard Jewels

SHOES: Alexandre Birman

Julia is nominated this evening for her work in Amazon’s series Homecoming.


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GEMMA CHAN

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Rebecca Corbin-Murray

CELEBRITY MUA: Monika Blunder

CELEBRITY HAIR STYLIST: Clariss Rubenstein

DRESS: Valentino gown

SHOES: Christian Louboutin

JEWELRY: Forevermark

The Crazy Rich Asians cast is nominated for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.

Gemma’s classy up do was created by her hair stylist, Clariss Rubenstein. We found out how you can rock her hairstyle.

“I started Gemma from dry hair. I first sprayed her hair with water to dampen it so that it would absorb product easily and so I could add a bit of volume with a blow dryer. I ran the Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Big Volume Perfectly Full Thickening Cream perfectly through her hair from root to end and brushed through thoroughly.”

“I sectioned the hair and blow dried the roots using a ceramic blow dryer and round brush. Then, I ran a curling iron through her hair to give it a slight bend. Then I brushed it with a round bristle brush.”

 “I sprayed a few puffs of Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Big Volume Volumizing Super Powder at the crown and top of her head.”

“Using only my fingers I secured a ponytail at the back of her head. I then split the ponytail in three and did a messy loose braid. Then I secured the braid into a bun with French hair pins and applied the Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Big Volume Thick & Full Hairspray on my hands to add a bit of texture to the hair around the face.

“I gave the overall look a quick spray with the Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Big Volume Thick & Full Hairspray without taking away some of the great wispy pieces that make the hair look perfectly imperfect.”


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CONSTANCE WU

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Micaela Erlanger

CELEBRITY FACIALIST: Joanna Vargas

DRESS: Custom Vera Wang

SHOES: Giuseppe Zanotti

CLUTCH: Roger Vivier

JEWELRY: Messika

Constance is nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Crazy Rich AsiansCrazy Rich Asians is also nominated for Best Picture – Musical or Comedy.


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KERI RUSSELL

DRESS: Monique Lhuillier

CELEBRITY FACIALIST: Joanna Vargas

Keri is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series for her role in The Americans.


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MOLLY SIMS

DRESS: Marchesa

SHOES: Jimmy Choos

ACCESSORIES: Lorraine Schwartz


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ALLISON BRIE

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Erin Walsh

DRESS: Vera Wang

ACCESSORIES: Harry Winston jewels

SHOES: Jimmy Choo

CLUTCH: Jimmy Choo

Allison is nominated this evening for her work on the Netflix series Glow!



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DEREK HOUGH

SUIT: J. Crew

SHOES: Tom Ford


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RYAN SEACREST

SUIT: Ryan Seacrest Distinction Collection

SHOES: Givenchy 


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MARIO LOPEZ

SUIT: Samuelsohn 


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TARAJI P. HENSON

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Jason Bolden

CELEBRITY MUA: Ashunta Sheriff

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST: Tym Wallace

DRESS: Custom Vera Wang

JEWELRY: Roberto Coin

Celebrity Makeup Artist, Ashunta Sheriff created the makeup look for Taraji and believes that, “Flashing has become mine and Taraji’s ritual before every major red-carpet event. The theme of this look was GLOW, and nothing makes makeup glow more than DERMAFLASH LUXE—it removes the dead layer of skin including peach fuzz to leave behind silk baby smooth skin which only makes makeup GLOW that much more!”

 


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SAOIRSE RONAN

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Elizabeth Saltzman

CELEBRITY MUA: Kara Shimotobua

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST: Ben Skervin

DRESS: Custom Gucci gown

CLUTCH: Gucci

SHOES: Gucci

JEWELRY: Chopard jewels

Saoirse presented the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy to Christian Bale.


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EMILY BLUNT

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Jessica Paster

CELEBRITY MUA: Jenn Streicher

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST: Laini Reeves

CELEBRITY MANICURIST: Jenna Hipp

DRESS: Alexander McQueen gown

SHOES:

JEWELRY: Neil Lane pair of 19th century hand cut diamond earrings (approximately 10-carats each), two 19th century diamond flower hair pins, a ruby & diamond ring and an antique cut diamond ring set in silver and gold.

Emily is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for her role in Mary Poppins Returns.


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THANDIE NEWTON

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Erin Walsh

DRESS: Custom Michael Kors Collection

Thandie was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television for her work on the HBO show Westworld.


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KRISTIN CAVALLARI

CELEBRITY STYLIST: Mimi Cuttrell

CELEBRITY MUA: Ash K Holm

CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST: Justine Marjan

DRESS: Amen Style

JEWELRY: Chopard Jewelry

Kristin provided insight into who she believed would wear a number of designers on Live From the E! Red Carpet pre show.


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DOMINIQUE JACKSON

CELEBRITY STYLIST: -

MUA: John Mendez

HAIRSTYLIST: Justine Marjan

DRESS: Marc Bouwer

JEWELRY: -


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Renée Bargh 

STYLIST: Julie Kozak

JEWELRY: Neil Lane pearl, diamond & platinum earrings, a diamond & pearl 2-stone gold & platinum ring and a diamond & platinum ring.


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