North Palm Beach Edition

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. Fear of surgery is considered one of the main reasons why patients avoid treatment options that may help save their teeth. I, a dental phobic (yes I know the irony here), completely understand the anxiety related to a surgical procedure being performed in my mouth. For some unknown reason, the thought of sharp …

Do you have knee pain? Does it keep you from certain activities? Do you take medication for knee pain? Do you have knee pain after exercise? Do you have difficulty going up and downstairs? Are you considering knee replacement surgery? Have you tried everything to get rid of knee pain without success? If you have answered yes to any of …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Have you ever thought about doing your holiday shopping at a doctor’s office? Probably not, but it might be time to shake up your routine a bit, especially if someone you love is concerned about their hair health. Bauman Medical has a host of stocking stuffer supplements as well as the best high-tech gadgets …

You get one life, make the best use of your timeby making memories and doing something you enjoy. How we use our time every day, eventually defines our lives. It can take a lot for you to take time off to visit a doctor in person. You may have to call out of work or school to see a medical …

In today’s busy, fast-paced world where everyone has loads of commitments and responsibilities, it can be difficult to carve time out for yourself – especially when it comes to your health. People often neglect getting the medical care they need, especially for nonemergency issues like allergies. December brings in the winter months and exposure to different allergens that could be …

By Linda A. Kiley, MD Since Ponce de Leon spent extraordinary time and effort searching for the “Fountain of Youth”, humans have been searching for ways to extend life and functionality. The telltale signs of aging that seem to magically (or diabolically) appear after age 40 are reminders of our mortality. Those few extra pounds, wrinkles or gray hairs are …

Does Medicare confuse you? You are not alone. Medicare is a complicated program. Wisely managing your Medicare benefits starts with understanding the facts. Age 65 is a critical time in your life. The decisions you make now can have a tremendous impact on your health, welfare, finances and quality of life Insurance issue and changes can be confusing. Trusting just …

We’ve all heard the statistics that heart disease, breast, lung and prostate cancer are some of most common disease states in men and women, and if not treated, many times, they lead to untimely death, but we hear very little about the way sexual dysfunction can contribute to other health conditions. Sexual dysfunction affects both men and women. Women often …

Written By Thomas Gregory – U.S. Navy Veteran Established in 1952 under Title 38 of the United States Code, Congress created two types of benefits for war Veterans and their survivors within the Department of Veteran Affairs. The first is “compensation for service-related disability or death” and second, “a pension for non-service connected disability or death”. A little-known VA pension, …

Partial dentures have long been used to help fill in the spaces where people are missing teeth. These types of appliances are “removable”, meaning they can be taken in out of the mouth. Partials have served an important function over the years, allowing patients to chew and smile when other options are not possible either due to lack of remaining/supporting …