I was a first-generation college graduate when I began my Research career in 1980. Absolutely no one in my family had any idea what my job was; in fact, a lot of my friends didn’t either. I found the best way to frame it for them was to reference toothpaste commercials from network TV […]
Mental Health Tip: It’s Okay. If You’re Lost, We’re All a Little Lost, and It’s Alright
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD “It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay. If you’re lost, we’re all a little lost, and it’s alright.” -Nightbirde When I was younger, I wanted to believe that there was one right path for my life. I wanted to think I could “get it right” so that everything would be […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Off the Couch and in the Gym
Most of us wish that we were more physically fit. But, for many of us, the challenge is not the workout itself: the challenge is finding the motivation to get back into a fitness routine. Once you are in a consistent routine and have been for a few weeks, it is much easier to […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Maximize Your Exercise Benefits
Just being in a consistent exercise routine does not guarantee that you are getting the most out of your exercises. Here are a few suggestions to help you reap the maximum benefits from exercise. Aside from physical activity, the three most significant factors for a healthy body are hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Hydration Water, […]
Request for Gently Used ResMed CPAP and BiPAP Machines
A recent recall of CPAP and BiPAP machines is causing an immediate shortage of devices and affects many of our sleep medicine patients. To learn more about the recall, visit https://www.corvallisclinic.com/sleep-medicine/respironics-cpap-machine-recall/. We have patients in desperate need of replacement machines. Due to this need, we are asking for donations of ResMed CPAP and BiPAP machines […]
