Health & Beauty

April 23, 2012 Health & Beauty
Oncology physician Dr. Kristi Funk talks with “Extra” about Contrast Enhanced Spectral Mammography, or CESM -- a new technology that can detect breast cancer years before it shows up.

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March 22, 2012 Health & Beauty

Fitness expert Jackie Warner wants you to know you can lose "10 Pounds in 10 Days." She gave "Extra" some great tips from her new book on how to do it!

"The key to fast weight loss is you have to increase your calories each 10-day phase," Warner said.

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Warner explained what foods work best when trying to lose weight. "You have to have apples. They contain superstar ingredient pectin, major fat burner. Another one would be grapefruit. Also eat eggs. I suggest two whole eggs a day, which actually lowers cholesterol. Oatmeal for the fiber and chicken, which has tons of amino acids."

February 24, 2012 Academy Awards

World famous dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, and Amir -- Hollywood's custom suit maker -- say you don't need to be a star to look red carpet ready.

Just in time for the Academy Awards on Sunday, Perricone reveals big secrets for how to get your skin looking fresh and glowing. The doctor explains you can look dramatically different in three days as long as you avoid alcohol and coffee.

February 17, 2012 Health & Beauty

Anti-aging guru Dr. Nicolas Perricone gave "Extra" correspondents Terri Seymour and Renee Bargh a crash course in foods high in the sex factor, starting with pumpkin seeds. The doc revealed, "There was a study done that shows that pumpkin seeds increase a woman's libido."

As for men, Dr. Perricone says watermelons work similarly to Viagra -- it increases blood flow. "I think a couple of pieces would be adequate, but I'd probably eat half a watermelon to be sure."

February 09, 2012 Health & Beauty

Betteryou.com held a huge launch in Los Angeles to showcase its wellness concierge service website.

The company strives to find Angelenos the best experts in health and wellness, ranging from fitness trainers and nutritionists, to beauty specialists.

Some of the best celebrity trainers in the biz attended the event, including Cameron Diaz's trainer, Teddy Bass, Hilary Swank's trainer, Grant Roberts, and Grace Lazenby.

Watch the video and check out BetterYou.com to start your wellness transformation!

February 03, 2012 As Seen On Extra

"American Idol" alum Jordin Sparks stayed fit while in town for the 2012 Super Bowl, checking out Reebok's CrossFit workout with her dad Phillipi Sparks, a former NY Giants player.

It was Jordin's first time doing CrossFit and she loved the workout. It was a great way for her to maintain her recent weight loss.

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January 20, 2012 Candid Confessions

"Extra's" AJ Calloway caught up with drop-dead gorgeous hot mama Jessica Alba, who credited her rockin' post-baby body to doing things differently the second time around. "I really sort of made healthier choices with my second pregnancy than my first. I did pre-natal yoga, then I would take walks."

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Alba dished about her young daughters, Honor, 3, and Haven, 5 months, saying, "They're good. Honor is so cute, she's really sassy and funny and Haven is like a little cuddle bug. It's been the biggest blessing of my life."

January 19, 2012 Health & Beauty

CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta told "Extra's" Renee Bargh he believes America definitely has a health problem. "We went from being one of the fittest nations on the planet to being one of the fattest, unfortunately. But it's a totally fixable problem."

The neurosurgeon has been helping to change the lives of seven lucky viewers chosen to train with him for the Annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon. The doc explained, "They're going to compete here in Malibu with us in September."

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