North Palm Beach Edition

Question: I am a recent empty-nester. I want to look in the mirror and see the youthfulness I feel inside and remove some facial lines. Nothing too invasive, though. What procedures/treatments can you recommend? Answer: I have always loved the expression, “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional!” In the past, fillers and injectables were among the most …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – In central serous retinopathy (sometimes called central serous choroidopathy), fluid builds up under the retina and distorts vision. Fluid leakage is believed to come from a tissue layer with blood vessels under the retina, called the choroid. Another layer of cells called the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is responsible for preventing fluid …

One of the scariest aspects of hair loss is that the process is often well underway before you can see it in the mirror. “Invisible baldness” is essentially the initial stage of a chronic hair loss condition such as androgenetic alopecia that is especially difficult to spot with the naked eye. Scientific research confirms that it generally takes about 50% …

By: Dana Luzon, Au.D., FAAA Board Certified Doctor of Audiology Holiday season brings friends and family members together to celebrate and connect with each other. If you or someone you love is experiencing hearing difficulty, you might find these family gatherings frustrating instead of treasuring this time together. Hearing loss effects not just the ears, but brings on so many …

Many factors influence your hair health. From diet to mental and physical health, it’s all about keeping the body healthy and keeping hormone levels regulated. Exercise has many benefits for the body including stress relief, better blood circulation, and stabilized hormone levels. Stress is one of the leading contributors to hair thinning and hair loss, and when you’re stressed, your …

Getting the most from your health plan is important to many seniors but it is not always easy to navigate your way through all of the benefit plans and options. Your plan choices may vary depending on the county in which you live, the medical conditions you have, and your financial status. It is important to review your benefits each …

Chronic pain takes many shapes and forms, but we know that it has a huge social and economic burden. The Institute of Medicine reports that roughly 116 million, or 30% of the population suffer from pain lasting a year or longer. Although chronic pain isn’t a life threatening issue, it’s certainly a problem that has a dramatic effect on the …

Just about every patient that comes in for treatment on the DRX9000™ has tried many treatments before coming to us. I’m sure you’ve tried numerous things to relieve your pain, too. And when I discuss a new patient’s case, we always go over what they’ve tried and the result they got from those treatments. Obviously, all the other treatments didn’t …

By Gwen Carden If you sleep well you probably don’t give sleep much thought. But if you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, it’s likely a subject never far from the top of your mind. Sleep is a complex issue, but with some lifestyle changes and neurofeedback, almost everyone can learn to sleep better, according to Iza Boesler, …

Rolling with the changes continues for Florida Medical Marijuana Health Centers as they plan to grow into America’s first Marijuana based national chain. The owners of the centers, Jerry Lee and Rob Fronrath recently signed an agreement with Canovis Health Centers of America. A merger that parlays into a name change and a national company. In the weeks to come …