North Palm Beach Edition

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of tissue that can affect both the eyes and skin. Cellulitis affecting the eyes occurs in two forms: orbital and pre-septum. Orbital cellulitis affects the structures within the space containing the eyeball and can affect eye movement (due to swelling of the lids or eye). This form …

By Dana Luzon, Au.D., CCC-A, FAAA – Permanent hearing loss is also known as Sensorineural hearing loss and it occurs in 90% of patients who are diagnosed with hearing loss. Meaning it cannot be surgically or medically corrected.  It is the most common type of hearing loss found today.  Sensorineural hearing loss occurs when the hair cells in the inner …

A powerful, drug-free method and technology can help – often dramatically. By Tina Landeen, LCSW and Michael Cohen, Founder, CBT – Do you or someone you know experience chronic anxiety? Are you excessively nervous or fearful? Do you have panic attacks?  If so, you’ve probably already tried or considered medications. Unfortunately, medications don’t always eliminate all the symptoms, and they …

By Bruce R. Dooley, M.D. – Dr. Bruce here and if you’re like us, you don’t view aging as something to be dreaded, but rather as an opportunity to enjoy life while making use of all that hard-won wisdom. My personal hero was fitness, exercise and nutritional expert Jack Lalanne, whose daily workouts kept him strong, healthy and robust into …

If you are like millions of Americans, you will set a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight.  It is the number one reported resolution for 2013. And for good reason, we Americans are growing in width not height.  Obesity has been deemed an epidemic in our country and its related ailments are decreasing quality of life and bringing forth a …

You needed neither that second serving nor the extra round of drinks. Yet you indulged. Aren’t the holidays about good times with loved ones, great food, and merrymaking? Anyway, beginning Jan. 1, you will eat healthier and work out. Starting then, you will get fit. This will be your New Year’s resolution. Life will be better after December. Sound familiar? …

Life Care Physician Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Life Care Centers of America, recently placed Brian Wagstaff, M.D., as a full-time, on-site physician at Darcy Hall of Life Care in West Palm Beach. In this position, Wagstaff is providing patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment. He works with the Darcy Hall of Life Care team of nurses, dieticians, therapists and caretakers …

The start of a New Year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people create New Year’s Resolutions. A new year often feels like a fresh start, a great opportunity to eliminate bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically or intellectually. Of course, resolutions …

Whether you want to lose weight or simply work on improving your strength and balance, there is a class for everyone at Ultima Downtown.  Ultima’s group fitness program is headed by Group Fintess Director, Patti Wilmoth.  Having worked at the Clematis and Dixie landmark for over 18 years, Patti is a true Ultima veteran. Ultima Downtown strives to offer their …

By Caroline Harless and Donna Holm, CPA, MST – During the frenzied holiday season, it can be challenging to turn your thoughts to your tax situation, but December is the time to take care of any last-minute financial matters. If what you need are more end-of-year deductions, there are multiple options that will allow you to save when you file …