Summer Sun

Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.

As the summer is winding down, do you fear that you’ve been in the sun too much?  Is there such a thing as too much sun exposure over time?   Every time you read about summer fun and outdoor activities, the professional criers warn you about the disastrous effects of sun exposure. Most people, when asked, will say the sun is bad for you, it causes skin cancer, sunburns and gives you leather looking skin. Should you avoid the sun? Does it really cause cancer? What are the risks and benefits of sun exposure?

More Sleep Info

Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.

When is the last time you got a full eight hours of sleep? Have you been conditioned to think getting a full night’s sleep is not that necessary? When I asked one patient about his sleep habits he said, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead!” Prophetically, a lack of sleep will get you there more quickly.