North Palm Beach Edition

By Suheil Khuri M.D. Weight loss makes you look better and feel healthier.  However, it usually is associated with the following challenges: 1-    Decreased muscle mass and tone 2-   Wrinkles and volume loss in various parts of the body, especially the face 3-    Excess hanging skin in the tummy, thighs, face, neck, and arms. A.    How can you maintain Skin …

By Lee R. Cohen, D.D.S., M.S., M.S. Many of us have been told by the dentist and the hygienist that we have developed “deep pockets” or experienced bone loss around our teeth.  These comments often trigger fear related to losing teeth and the pain associated with treatment.  Although traditional periodontal surgery to treat these issues can often be performed in …

By Kevin Kennedy, Ed.D., Coordinator, Career Services Florida SouthWestern State College For much of the 20th century, a high school diploma was enough to assure employers that job applicants could handle and complete the most basic tasks.  In fact, many large companies provided internal training and developmental programs for recent high school graduates.  Americans were able to enjoy a long …

By Brent Myers, Pastor of Community Life 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 …

A Wonderful book “Small is Beautiful” discussed the concept of Economics as if People Mattered.  While the decade of the 1960’s was known as a decade of massive civil unrest, war, human rights violation, the slaying of the Kennedy’s, Martin Luther King, the era of Peace, Love and Perceived Understanding, Woodstock, Vietnam and Nixon, we can go back fifty years …

New technology focused on brain health can help you fall asleep easier and get a good night’s rest. By Michael Cohen, Founder, Center for Brain Training If you struggle to fall asleep, have trouble staying asleep, and can’t remember the last good night’s rest you’ve had, you are not alone. Studies show that between 50 and 70 million Americans don’t …

From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30, your muscles grow larger and stronger. But at some point in your 30s, you begin to lose muscle mass and function, a condition known as age-related sarcopenia. Loss of muscle is an expected result of the aging process, but it is not inevitable. While nearly all adults …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new blood vessels that grow beneath the retina and disrupt vision. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid, the area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of your eye). The choroid supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye. CNVM occur when new …

Low testosterone has long been the bane of many men’s existence. It wreaks havoc with your sex drive, causes hair loss, makes you tired and can even change your personality and cause depression. However many men may not realize there are many health issues associated with low testosterone. It is important to understand the health issues that can be caused …