For many of us, the new year means setting new goals, establishing healthier habits, and making intentions and resolutions that help us reach our full potential. A recent Forbes study revealed that more and more people are interested in improving their mental health, not just their physical health and appearance in the new year. We… Continue Reading »
The start of a new season is always a great time to pause and hit the refresh button on certain areas of our lives. If you’ve been staying up late, spending too much time in the sun, or straying away from your diet and exercise routine, now is the perfect time to get back on… Continue Reading »
Are you in overall good health but struggle with stubborn fat around your lower belly? Stress, genes, aging, pregnancy, and weight gain are all common reasons people get lower belly fat. Though some fat in this area is natural, there are a variety of solutions to reduce stubborn belly fat, which we’ll examine in this… Continue Reading »
It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, which is the perfect time to learn more about the most common cancer in the world. Did you know being able to differentiate pre-cancerous skin issues from harmless moles and spots could save your life? Stacey J. Spehalski, PA-C, MPH is our amazing Dermatology Physician Assistant here at Berks Plastic… Continue Reading »
Summer is busy, and—though it’s likely the time of year when you want to look the most fit—given travel, weddings, childcare, etc, many of us have put off our fitness plans. Any body type can become fit, but those who are less fit can actually see results faster. It may sound contradictory, but it’s true!… Continue Reading »
When we hit the salon for a trim, blowout or highlights, we might expect our stylist to notice problems like split ends, faded roots, or our botched attempt at at-home coloring. But skin cancer? Probably not. Many skin cancers, including the most dangerous form melanoma, occur on the scalp and neck, which is usually covered… Continue Reading »
There are plenty of myths when it comes to acne, but unfortunately, there might be a couple of truths that you’re not quite ready to hear—including that cheese could be exacerbating your acne. Oprah recently highlighted the story of one young woman’s attempt to eliminate her acne by cutting out dairy, here’s what she found… Continue Reading »
Already feeling stressed just thinking about the holidays? Between harsher weather, gift shopping anxiety, and stress over holiday planning, this time of year can be rough on your skin. But don’t fret—we’re here to help! Now is the perfect time to give your skin some TLC, and we can’t think of a better gift to… Continue Reading »
With Oscar season quickly approaching, as usual Hollywood magazines and blogs are poised to speculate about whether or not celebrities have had plastic surgery. Think about Renee Zellweger’s dramatic change at last year’s Academy Awards. Some tabloids made a huge splash about her alleged plastic surgery results, and while she maintains that she did not… Continue Reading »
