North Palm Beach Edition

Breaking Through

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 …

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The Power of Sunscreen: Protecting Skin, Preventing Cancer

Protecting Skin

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 …

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Take That To The [Hair] Bank

hair-bank

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 …

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Hearing Loss and Cognition

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 …

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It’s Hot Everywhere in July

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 …

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CLINICAL TRIALS FOR CANCER PATIENTS: TOP THREE MYTHS REVEALED

CANCER PATIENTS

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. …

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Exploring Dad’s Genetic Influence in Hair Loss

Hair Loss

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS We can thank Dad for plenty of things this Father’s Day. From teaching us how to throw a football with the perfect spiral to the proper way to shave, the father-son bond is one that can’t be explained but rather felt. With all of the great things that dad has provided us through the …

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Lost your hearing aid? Here’s what to do ASAP

Lost your hearing aid?

Lost your hearing aid? It happens more often than you might think. Hearing aids are tiny and can be so comfortable you may not even notice right away if one falls out. According to ESCO, a hearing aid warranty company, some of the top reasons people lose their hearing aids are from simply misplacing them around the house, or they …

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How Doctors Choose Surgeons

How Doctors Choose Surgeons

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 …

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You Deserve a Break Today…

Deserve a Break

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 …

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