Health
PARASUN: Fashionable Sun Protection
Our calendars may say it’s fall but in reality, the Arizona sun shines bright year round, no matter how many pumpkin spice lattes or knee-high socks we buy. With warm winter days and blazing hot summer afternoons, sun protection is constantly relevant in the Valley. Many of us...
AZ Health: Parental Alienation Syndrome
Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS): Is there any possibility that you are the victim of Parental Alienation or could you be the Alienator? Parental Alienation develops out of High Conflict Divorces where there is a protracted period of conflict and hostility between the parents
Q&A with Simone Anderson Pretscherer of Simone's Journey
A year ago, New Zealand's Simone Anderson Pretscherer embarked on a weight-loss journey, keeping track of her progress via the popular "Simone's Journey to Health." After a nearly 200-pound weight loss, Anderson Pretscherer paid a visit to Scottsdale's own Dr. Remus Repta earlier this month to remove excess skin that had presented itself after her weight loss. Here, the 24-year-old discusses her blog, pesky cyber bullies and why she choose a Valley doctor for her surgery, which was a great success.
Eating Right For Your Eyes
There are so many “fad” diets flying around the Internet for weight loss, but while cutting and limiting certain food groups, taking in all the nutrients your body needs can be easily overlooked. Eyes are one of the most important parts of the body to keep healthy. In honor of National Eye Health Week from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, Dr. Roger B. Ethington, OD, of Southwestern Eye Center, gives his tips for following an eye-healthy diet.
Dr. Joseph Berardi's Guide to Facial Rejuvenation
2014 Best of Our Valley winner, Dr. Joseph Berardi shares his thoughts on facial rejuvination including neck lift and facelift surgery procedures.
At what age should we consider a facelift and/or a neck lift? Is it at 60 years of age, 50 years of age, 40 years of age? The answer truly depends on how you feel about yourself. If you have heavy folds around your nose leading to the corner of her mouth, if your jaw line is no longer well-defined, if your cheeks are flat and have lost their volume, or if you have hanging skin under your chin and have lost a...