Dr. Suzanne Friedler “Other than the spots, creases and wrinkles on your face, nothing tells time better than the skin on your hands, especially on the back of your hands,” said Dr. Suzanne Friedler, board-certified dermatologist with Advanced Dermatology PC. “That’s because the chronological wear and tear that the years have naturally on skin, coupled […]
Spring is the season of renewal. Plants and trees start to rebound from the harsh winter that claimed most of their leaves and vegetation. Birds return from their Southern vacations, serenade us with their morning songs and rebuild their nests in preparation for new arrivals. Unfortunately, there is another renewal that many people don’t look […]
Animal lovers arise and join the throng to help raise donations for Portland shelter pets. Donate and participate in the 30th annual OHS Doggie Dash on May 13 at Waterfront Park. Doggie Dash has raised more than $2.5 million for shelter pets in the last five years, thanks to individual Dashers who do the bulk […]
The organizers promise: miles of mud, intense obstacles, cool race. It does sound fun because The Mud Run is a family friendly 2-mile event that takes participants off the city streets and sidewalks and onto local trails. It’s a combination of mud, trail running, obstacles and adventure Swan Creek Park in Tacoma on Sat., March 25, starting […]
By Alexandria Paul – Plan your workouts for the week ahead and put them in your calendar. Prioritizing your exercise time like this will lower the chances of scheduling conflicts. – Decide what time works best for you. Less gets in the way if you work out as soon as you wake up, but if […]
Only in Portland could a health fair be combined with what is traditionally a drinking holiday. It has and it sounds like fun and even educational – mercy, what will Portlanders think of next? Anyway, join the throng for the Shamrock Fitness Fair and Shamrock Run and get a free pass to the health fair […]
By Aleandria Paul Habits make up 40% of our daily life and determine how healthy a lifestyle we have. Understanding how habits work is the first step in changing bad habits and making healthy new ones. 1) The brain loves habits as it takes less energy to do something habitually than something new. 2) When […]
Next time you turn up your thermostat keep in mind that home heating fires are most common in winter months. In fact, half of all home heating fires happen between December and February. Some people need a helping hand. The U.S. Fire Administration suggests reaching out to your older friends and neighbors to make sure […]
Widespread flu is reported this year. The best way to fight the flu is to get vaccinated, but it takes two weeks for the shot to become effective. In the meantime, the best protection is good hygiene. The physicians at American Family Care have identified the top five germiest places and how to protect yourself […]
By Alexandria Paul A vacation is not a reason to abandon your healthy habits! – Plan to work out every day. And when I say “plan” I mean before you even leave home, set aside time to exercise each day while you are away. – Find a hotel so working out is easy! Before I […]
