By Dr. Mark Reploeg With all the to-do lists and festivities facing us during the holiday season, it can be difficult getting enough sleep. And not only can being sleep deprived make us crankier and less focused, it could also cause us to gain weight during a time of so many gustatory temptations. Significant scientific […]
The breakdown on adult acne breakouts
By Kyle Van De Graaff, M.D. You would think that being an adult comes with a clear complexion. However, teenagers aren’t the only ones to experience acne breakouts. Adults get acne, too. Nearly all adults get an occasional blackhead or pimple. Read further for my breakdown on breakouts. Why do we get acne? Despite what […]
Vitamin D: To get adequate amounts, you needn’t follow the sun
By Dr. Brad Yentzer, M.D. In the past few years, one of the most talked about or written about health-related topics is vitamin D. This fat-soluble vitamin is essential for health, but it is also crucial that we get it from safe sources. Why is vitamin D so essential to one’s health? People need vitamin […]
Traumatic Media: Why tuning out and getting out might be wise
By Herbert Harman, M.D. Suicide bombers massacre more than a 100 people at a peace rally in Turkey. A stray bullet fired during a drive-by shooting in Baltimore kills a 3-year old girl. And, in our backyard, a disturbed young man murders nine at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg. Tragic events have always been a […]
Sunscreen: Your daily regimen for healthy skin
By Brad Yentzer, M.D. What’s the secret to healthy, younger looking skin? It comes in a bottle and has a number with the abbreviation SPF behind it. Good old sunscreen is one of the best ways to avoid skin damage that can lead to wrinkles and other blemishes, all while significantly reducing your risk of […]
