Melanoma has increased eightfold in women ages 18-39 from 1970 to 2009! A recent study in Japan showed that one application of sunscreen effectively covered only 60% of the intended area but a second application increased this to 90%. Both types of rays from the sun, UVA and UVB can do damage to collagen fibers […]
It is estimated that 37% of adults cannot swim the length of most recreational pools. Drowning of those between the ages of 45 to 84 has increased 10% from 1999 to 2010. Whether out of fear, limited access, or just disinterest many adults miss out on the pleasures of interacting with water and safety that […]
A recent study of over 80,000 women found that obesity increased the death rate 34% in premenopausal women whose breast cancer was susceptible to higher levels of estrogen. There was no link found between obesity and those breast cancers that are estrogen receptor negative. Another study found no significant link with obesity cancer and post-menopausal […]
In addition to our usual special described below, we will be offering complimentary neck and shoulder massages. It doesn’t matter what you wear, just a few minutes of relaxation! Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) […]
Sometimes good advice is packaged in humor… Will Rogers, who died in a 1935 plane crash, was one of the greatest political sages this country has ever known. Enjoy the following: 1. Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. 2. Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. 3. There are two theories to arguing […]
In 2008, Greek yogurt accounted for only 4% of US yogurt sales. Now it is 44%. Despite the name, “Greek” yogurt usually isn’t imported. It is simply a thicker style that some Mediterraneans prefer. It starts the same as regular yogurt, by adding bacteria (primarily Lactobacillus bulgaris and Streptococcus thermophiles) to milk. To make it […]
A recent article in The Journal of Neuroscience suggested that even use of small amounts of marijuana can lead to brain changes. Researchers at Northwestern University and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School used MRIs to compare brains of 18-25 year olds. They compared those who used marijuana at least once a week with those who […]
Pinkeye or conjunctivitis can take three forms: viral, bacterial, or allergic. Allergic tends to be watery, itchy and could affect both eyes. Viral is likely to have a watery discharge and there may be a light sensitivity. Bacterial conjunctivitis tends to have a thicker, more mucous drainage. The importance of differentiating is that only the […]
Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) for most patients. The usual price is $15/unit thus $225/site. On April 15th we will reduce this to $13/unit. This means most sites will be improved for only $195! […]
“I DIDN’T KNOW YOU DO THAT.” This is one of the most common phrases we hear on an almost daily basis. The misperception is that a plastic surgeon only operates, and then, on only certain parts of the body. This is perpetuated by the media and shows like “Dr. 90210”. In fact, the majority of […]
