When patients ask Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby about optimizing their plastic surgery recovery, food is always part of the conversation. While surgical procedures, professional skin treatments, and medical-grade skincare can all address skin concerns from the outside, what you eat works from within to support your body’s natural processes. Nutrition That Supports Skin […]
Certain diet and exercise habits, often adopted with the best intentions, may speed up visible aging and undermine your wellness goals. As your partner in healthy aging, Fort Worth plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Kirby explains 8 lifestyle mistakes that do more harm than good and offers practical, science-backed ways to keep your body and complexion […]
In 2020, over 690,000 Americans died of heart disease (cardiovascular disease), making it the leading cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately, many women do not realize that heart disease is deadlier than cancer, despite being preventable. Nor do many people realize that signs of heart disease in women differ from those in men, […]
You likely know the benefits of aerobic exercise for your physical health. But sometimes, it is more convenient to fit a neighborhood walk into your daily routine: walking requires no special equipment or gym membership, and it can serve as an opportunity to clear your head or catch up with a loved one. For many […]
From burning fat and building muscle to improving mood and reducing stress, most of the benefits of exercise are well-known. But, if you need yet another reason to hit the gym, research suggests that exercise can boost collagen levels, helping you tone not only your muscles but also your skin. What is collagen and how […]