North Palm Beach Edition

As we begin to wind down on summer, it’s the perfect time to schedule your seasonal flu vaccine and make sure you’re up to date on other vaccines that help to protect you against respiratory illnesses, such as COVID-19 or pneumonia. These conditions tend to be more common during the fall and winter months, so you want to be sure …

Hearing loss can negatively affect mental health in a variety of ways. When people struggle to hear, communication becomes challenging. This can lead to issues like loneliness, sorrow and social isolation. Audiologist Debra Shadoff, AuD, director of Audiology with a Heart, Palm Springs FL, sees it in patients all the time. At an appointment, a woman once told him that …

By David A. Goldman MD – Protecting your eyes from injury is one of the most basic things you can do to keep your vision healthy throughout your life. You may be somewhat aware of the possible risks of eye injuries, but are you taking the easiest step of all to prevent 90 percent of those injuries: wearing the proper …

Two years ago this very month I found myself in what was seemingly a perpetual series of events that turned our world upside down. It was one of the most difficult times of my life. In a very short span of a couple of weeks I found myself having been betrayed by people I love very much,;criticized, and even cast …

Few skincare products wield as much power and promise as sunscreen. It’s not just about avoiding a nasty sunburn. Sunscreen is your first line of defense against skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States for both men and women. But navigating the sunscreen aisle can be a daunting task. Decoding the labels: What matters most? When it …

Hair Follicle Stem Cell Banking’s High ROI Just like with stocks and bonds, your hair can grow and flourish if you make the right investments. If you put your money into the wrong things, you’ll end up losing it. While I’m no Charles Schwab, I’ve realized the importance of investing in proper hair care treatments. It’s July, and I’m thrilled …

My staff and I recently attended a conference sponsored by Alzheimer’s Community Care. We were fortunate enough to sit in on a presentation by Dr. David Watson talking about the mechanics of Alzheimer’s, past treatments and the current research investigating ways to both slow down Alzheimer’s and possible preventative medications. Unsurprisingly, Palm Beach County is the foremost research location in …

THE TubcuT® adds convenience and protection for all ages When was the last time you faced the need for a home project that you knew would absolutely solve your problem and also go easy on your wallet? For most homeowners, there’s usually an endless list of modifications and renovations that we need to make as both we and our homes …

Brent Myers Have you noticed that Summer has arrived? If you haven’t, just wait, you will. This is how I can usually tell that our wonderful south Florida Summer has come: when I bathe, get dressed, walk outside the house thirty feet to my car and when I get in – I feel like someone has rubbed a glazed doughnut …

In the past 30 years, the survival rate for cancer patients in the United States has increased by more than 30%. Early-stage diagnosis and advancements in treatments and detection are just a few of the reasons there are far fewer deaths caused by cancer. Clinical trials have played an important role in the advancements that are now saving more lives. …