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How to Protect Your Hair During Alopecia Awareness Month When it comes to the seasons, nothing compares to the cooling temperatures and festivities that fall brings. From football season to pumpkin spice everything, it’s hard to find a better time of year than the autumn months. But, like every season, there’s the underbelly. The summer months have blistering heat, winter …

“With age comes wisdom” is a well-known saying reflecting the common belief that we gain valuable knowledge and insight as we get older. However, as we add more candles to our birthday cakes, we also increase our risk of developing cancer. While cancer can occur at any age, the likelihood of developing the disease rises as we get further into …

It doesn’t take much effort to hear of all the turmoil going on in our nation and around the world. It’s quite frightening at times to think about where this all might end up. But if we’re honest with one another, we really shouldn’t be surprised. Conflict between people has existed since Cain and Abel – and it’s not getting …

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, claiming more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1, aims to educate the public about the disease, share strategies to reduce risk and provide support to those impacted. Lung cancer basics Lung cancer forms in the …

Have You Seen This Mane? by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS When it comes to missing hair, there’s no need to send out a search party. At Bauman Medical, my expert team and I are the only detectives you need to solve this mystery. Our latest advancements in diagnostic tools not only make hair loss less of a puzzle but …

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 …

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 …