About two thirds of Americans say they shower once per day. As long as you’re not showering more than that, you’ll avoid the negative side effects associated with skin that’s dried out from too much showering—but should you even be showering that much? While showering every day isn’t bad for your skin per se, there… Continue Reading »
Dr. Alexander Sobel is pleased to announce that the application period for the fifth annual WISE Scholarship has officially begun. The WISE (Women in STEM Excel) Scholarship was created by Dr. Sobel to help empower women in Washington state who are pursuing an education in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Developed in 2017, the WISE… Continue Reading »
If you suffer from frequent sinus infections, nasal congestion, breathing issues, or a visible nasal deformity, there’s a good chance you may have a deviated septum. Deviated septums are a very common medical issue, affecting up to 80% of people in the U.S. While deviated septums can range in severity, symptoms can persist and even… Continue Reading »
Gender affirmation surgery (also called transgender surgery) refers to procedures that help people transition to their self-identified gender. As I’ve highlighted in past blogs, gender affirmation surgery continues to increase in popularity, with roughly 1 in 4 transgender and nonbinary persons choosing to undergo transgender procedures. But, gender affirmation surgery is a big decision that… Continue Reading »
July is National Parks and Recreation month, and here in the Seattle area, we are surrounded by some of the most breathtaking parks in the country. Summer is the perfect time to get out and appreciate our beautifully preserved natural landscape—and you don’t have to take a week off of work to hit the “refresh”… Continue Reading »