Is your physician burned out?
Stress of practice takes its toll on doctors and patients
Mike Henderson had always wanted to be a doctor. He wanted to help people. Drawn by the intellectual challenge medicine … Read more
Virtual dissection table offers real lessons in anatomy
Simulated anatomy tools spark debate over need for cadavers
When Oregon State University converted its Cascades campus in Bend to a four-year university, the … Read more
What’s app on the ski hill
For many Central Oregon athletes, winter is synonymous with plenty of skiing and snowboarding. And … Read more
Learn to ice skate at any age
Julia Kelleher knows what you’re thinking: Figure skating is for kids. If you made it … Read more
Prevent dementia by focusing on heart health
Seven ways to keep your brain functioning well later in life
The graying of America has spurred widespread interest in ways to prevent dementia, Alzheimer’s disease … Read more
Heavy smoke sent more asthma sufferers to St. Charles ER last summer
The summer of 2017 in Central Oregon will always be remembered for the heavy smoke … Read more
At home genetic tests of limited use
Consumers often misinterpret, overvalue their results
The advent of at-home genetic testing offers people a tantalizing power: the ability to look … Read more
Planning for an aging population
Letting people live and thrive in their own communities, advocates say, is crucial: ‘If you have an elderly neighbor, do something nice for them’
Stephen Smith started smoking in the ninth grade of Catholic school, when buying cigarettes required … Read more
Many leave emergency room before being seen
More patients are visiting St. Charles Bend’s emergency room. Some of them are leaving before being seen.Who’s not getting care — and why?
When patients check into the emergency department but leave without being seen — often after … Read more
Medications can affect your oral health
Learn to avoid drug-caused cavities or gum disease
Many prescription and over-the-counter drugs can have a negative impact on your oral health. However, … Read more
Creating hospital food with special care
Chefs at St. Charles Prineville are working hard to fight the perception of hospital food
Half a dozen cooks bustled around Combs Flat Kitchen at St. Charles Prineville, preparing the … Read more
Ride smart, ride appy
Cycling apps have become as indispensable as spandex
The old adage about a tree falling in the woods without a sound may have … Read more
Catching on to curling
The ‘intense’ Winter Olympic sport finds a foothold in Central Oregon
For a sport about which many people seem to be clueless regarding the rules and … Read more
Program helps disabled get back on the road
Being disabled doesn’t mean you have to stay put — outfit your ride with these devices to keep on cruising
Throughout America, the ability to drive is often fundamental to maintaining self-sufficiency and independence. In … Read more
Rural Oregonians still face Death with Dignity barriers
Roadblocks abound in rural areas
By the time Tom Stanton’s cancer was diagnosed, it had already spread from his … Read more
Should you have your appendix removed?
New evidence suggests that antibiotics could effectively treat many cases
If you recall having surgery as a kid, chances are you had your appendix out. … Read more
Back pain? Try these exercises
Back and neck pain become more common as we age, but these simple exercises can help relieve pain and prevent injury
Odds are you’ll probably have low back pain at some point in your life — … Read more
Apps to assist a healthy lifestyle
Accuracy, simplicity key in best calorie counters
The word calorie is mentioned often in the ever-changing world of nutrition and fad diets. … Read more
ER data: More weather-related injuries, less flu in 2017
Bend residents will remember the winter of 2017 as one of the worst in a … Read more
New hearing aids connect to more than just your ear
Stream audio directly to your ear, or use your phone as an external mic
Modern hearing aids are pretty smart to begin with, but the latest generation of devices … Read more
Oregon CrossFit owner focuses on strength, health
Local gym provides multi-faceted fitness for Bend
Finding health and fitness opportunities are priorities in Central Oregon — a popular destination for … Read more
Get ready for standup paddleboarding!
What to know before you try out SUP
Let’s start with the obvious question: If you’ve never tried stand-up paddleboarding before, will you … Read more
In the dark about lupus
While lupus is relatively rare, its symptoms can be deadly
Found mostly in women and people of color, this obscure autoimmune disorder is notoriously difficult … Read more
Is pain all in your head?
What you feel is real — and your brain may be to blame when a disease isn’t.
It’s why a firm diagnosis is often out of reach for those who suffer from … Read more
How to hydrate
Sure, those Gatorade commercials are inspiring. Watch the sweat spray off the hard chiseled bodies … Read more
Tim Malone: a counselor to dementia patients
Developing relationships key to success
Tim Malone’s clients — older adults who have dementia — don’t meet him in an … Read more
Bend pro skater, snowboarder succeeds
Jake Selover credits his supportive parents
Whether participating in traditional, team-oriented sports or a more individualistic activity such as snowboarding, it’s … Read more
Brushing: You’re doing it wrong
Dental experts have the right techniques for clean teeth
When you’re brushing your teeth, do you ever just sort of go on autopilot? I … Read more
The Other Diabetes
Kelsey Bennett opened her eyes. She wasn’t sure how long she had been asleep. … Read more
Weighing risks and rewards of statins
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are controversial among doctors
Statins are a class of drugs like no other. The group of cholesterol-lowering medications that … Read more
Arthritis exam: Do you know the gist of joint pain?
1. What are the three most common forms of arthritis? A) Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and psoriatic … Read more
Healthy sushi at home or dining out
Avoid sauces and tempura, keep rolls simple
First things first: If you’re going out for sushi instead of pasta, a burrito or … Read more
Psychologist returns to her roots
Native American incorporates culture in counseling
Shilo Tippett had been far away from home pursuing a degree in psychology at Oklahoma … Read more
