North Palm Beach Edition

July marks UV Safety Month, a crucial time when Art of Dermatology reminds patients and the community about the importance of taking caution and protecting their skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation. As summer temperatures soar and outdoor activities beckon, exercising caution with your skin should be your top priority. July marks UV Safety Month, a crucial time when Art of …

Although people may have heard the word ‘cornea’ in reference to the eye, many are unaware of what is really refers to. While diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration affect the back of the eye, the cornea is in the front of the eye. In fact, the cornea is the most anterior structure of the eye. It is the …

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 …

Getting a baseline hearing test may not always rank at the top of your to-do list, but it offers you the opportunity to take control of your hearing. A baseline hearing test (audiogram) is designed to provide a reference point for future hearing tests. This essential test will be what all future tests can be compared — allowing your audiologist …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Have you heard terms such as “biological clock” or “biorhythms”, or maybe you’ve heard stories of babies “getting night and fay mixed up”? These are a few examples of a biological phenomenon called Circadian Rhythm, but what exactly is it and how does it affect me? Your Circadian Rhythm is the pattern your body follows based …

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 U.S. for both men and women. Navigating the sunscreen aisle can be a daunting task. Decoding the labels: What matters most When it comes …

How Bauman Medical Helps Men Get Their Swagger Back by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Ah, Father’s Day. The time of year when we get to celebrate the man who taught us it all. From shaving technique to parallel parking, it’s hard to find a gift that honors all he’s done. It also doesn’t help when he insists on not …

As June ushers in longer days and heightened sunshine across the Sunshine State, and as we celebrated Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month back in May, we want to continue this critical reminder for Floridians who face unique skin cancer risks. With Florida ranking second nationally for new melanoma cases, our focus on skin protection takes on special significance for …

By David A. Goldman MD – When it’s time to have an elective surgical procedure how would you choose a surgeon? Most people will ask friends and family, others may do their own internet research. When I needed a hernia repair, I did what all other doctors do – I asked another doctor. Not just any doctor, but in this …

I know it’s ironic to quote a famous fast-food chain advertisement in a health and wellness magazine, but on this one – they got it right! They understood one of the most overlooked principles of our health: the need for rest. (How they recommend fulfilling that need, and what many others think is where we differ…) Most studies indicate that …