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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Make This Mother’s Day One She’ll Never Forget by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Say goodbye to the heavy downpours of April and say hello to the flourishing flowers of May! What I love about May is seeing those beautiful blossoms added to vibrant bouquets for the most influential women in our lives — our mothers. Being a mom is …