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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSTalkAcne
is a Patient Information Service and Forum for acne sufferers and their families.
TalkAcne can help you and your familiy to cope with the day to day misery of living with acne, oily skin and spots. Browse through our Acne Care section for products & treatments that can help to keep your skin under control. Become a Member for free and talk to others living with acne in our Forum or through Find a Friend. Browse articles in our Features section and read other people's stories in our Your Stories section. Whether you have teenage or adult acne you'll find others to talk to here.
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- Latest News
- New This Month
- Acne Directory
- TalkExercise
- Ask the Expert
- Fact Sheets
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NEW STUDIES REVEAL IMPACT OF MOST COMMON DISEASES |
New research into a range of common skin diseases affecting hundreds of thousands of Britons reveals the true impact of the conditions on the lives of patients. To find out more click here |
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ANTIBIOTICS & ACNE |
Research Article showing European recommendations on the use of oral antibiotics
for acne. Click here to find out more about antibiotics and acne |
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TALKACNE SURVEY |
We’re keen to find out what new additions you would like to see, and would find useful, on this website. Click here to take survey |
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ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP SURVEY |
The Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England is conducting an online survey on romantic relationships and is looking for young people to take part. Click here to take part in the Romantic Relationship Survey |
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ADULT ACNE |
Of
all the conditions most likely to generate low self-esteem and prolonged depression,
adult acne is the worst. Click here to find out more about Adult Acne |
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REFLEXOLOGY |
A section looking at how reflexology can help to treat and manage acne. Click here to find out more about reflexology to treat acne |
Dermatology
News from Medical News Today
NEW THIS MONTH
TALKEXERCISE LAUNCHES NEW DOWLOADABLE EXERCISE PROGRAMMES
New to TalkExercise! We've launched the first of our downloadable exercise programmes starting with Home Exercise Programme One. Take a look at TalkExercise today
TALKACNE SURVEY We’re keen to find out what new additions you would like to see, and would find useful, on this website. |
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DEBORAH MASON, TALKHEALTH'S FOUNDER, HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD We are delighted to announce that our Founder and Managing Director, Deborah Mason, has been nominated for The Mumpreneur Awards 2010 in the category of Best Support. |
The fabric is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials to investigate its effect in facial acne. It is believed that the smooth wicking fabric coupled with non-migrating antimicrobial might help in the treatment of acne. |
NEW FEATURE - HOW TO GET RID OF SPOTS AND ACNE
Read a new article by Elaine Mummery, based on her book Spotless - How to Get Rid of Spots and Acne, about ways of helping teenagers with acne.
ACNE DIRECTORY
Launching in 2010, our Acne Directory will offer a list of companies, both big and small, who manufacture and distribute treatments and products suitable for people who suffer with acne.
LET'S TALKEXERCISE
Exercise should be part of our daily lives. But sometimes it's hard to find the time even for a walk around the block!
If you're living with a health condition like eczema that's dragging you down physically and/or emotionally, then taking some sort of gentle exercise can be beneficial for you.
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Regular moderate exercise can boost the immune system which can help to fight off infections more efficiently. And it is well documented that exercise is one of the best physical stress-reduction techniques available. |
Take a look at our downloadable Exercise Programmes - exercises you can easily do at home. Visit TalkExercise and make 2010 the year to get fit and healthy!
ASK THE EXPERT
Our Ask the Expert section gives you the chance to ask our panel of experts those burning questions about your general health, overall fitness and about your acne and skin issues. Over the coming months, we will be introducing you to new experts specialising in health and fitness, dermatology and nutrition.
MARK WESTBROOK - Health & Fitness Expert |
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Question - Is cardiovascular exercise the best exercise to do to burn fat?
Answer - It is a myth that cardiovascular exercise is the best exercise to burn fat! High levels of cardiovascular exercise will reduce the body's muscle mass percentage. Muscle mass is responsible for burning calories as energy is both stored and used there. A high muscle mass percentage is ideal. This is best obtained through performing resistance based exercises. Look at sprinters or any power athletes, they have a high muscle mass and low body fat but will never be caught running a steady mile or more 3 times a week!
You may read about Chunky Aerobics Instructor Syndrome (CAIS). Charles Polquin discovered that the body responds quickly to aerobic exercise (or any given stimulus) but also found that aerobic exercise alone was not able to keep fat off. Apply cardiovascular exercise in the right amount at the correct intensity and with change frequently applied, you will have a winning formula.
If you have any questions you would like to ask our experts, email us and we will post your question and our expert's answer here. The questions and answers will change every month.
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