South Palm Beach Edition

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC The truth is that anxiety and depression are patterns of neuron firing in the brain that can be present from birth, and life situations can exacerbate them to the point of dysfunction. Changing our environment, situation, or behavior won’t alter the patterns, which is why you can’t talk someone out of their mood. Adults can’t “change” …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the temperature drops and the days become shorter, we’re getting closer to the spookiest time of year. While the month of October is known for scary costumes and horror movies, there’s nothing more terrifying than these two words: hair loss. The scariest thing about hair loss is that it’s based in reality — …

Any cancer diagnosis can be frightening, but breast cancer can be especially unsettling. The good news is that advances in early detection and treatment are changing the outlook for many people with the disease. About one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, other than skin cancers. …

When it comes to healthcare, veterans deserve the best care possible. For veterans seeking in-home healthcare services, there is a valuable resource available to them through the Trusted Homecare Agency. This trusted organization specializes in providing free home healthcare options to veterans, offering a range of services that cater to their unique needs. Did you know there is a program …

A selfie is a photograph of yourself taken with a mobile phone or other handheld device, and uploaded to social media – Facbook, Instagam, Twtitter, etc. Personally, I am fascinated with the whole selfie concept. I wonder: do people think so much of themselves that they want others to look at them? Or do they think so little of themselves …

By David A. Goldman MD – Dry eye is believed to be one of the most common ocular conditions in the United States. More common in women, one study estimated the prevalence of dry eye in women ≥ 50 years old was 7.8% or 3.23 million women in the US.  Called keratoconjunctivitissicca, the underlying pathology is a decreased production of …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Have you heard terms such as “biological clock” or “biorhythms”, or maybe you’ve heard stories of babies “getting night and fay mixed up”? These are a few examples of a biological phenomenon called Circadian Rhythm, but what exactly is it and how does it affect me? Your Circadian Rhythm is the pattern your body follows based …

by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS As the dog days of summer come to an end, out come the backpacks and notebooks — back-to-school season is in full effect. But just because you may not have a summer break anymore, that doesn’t mean you still can’t learn. I may not be a teacher, but my team and I here at …

Pancreatic cancer can be difficult to detect because symptoms are often vague and may not appear until the disease has progressed. Understanding the signs, symptoms and risk factors can help individuals recognize when it may be time to speak with a healthcare provider. Understanding the Pancreas The pancreas is a gland located deep within the abdomen that helps regulate blood …

Perhaps the most common misconception among the general public concerning the areas of wills and trusts is the notion that if a couple owns less than $5,000,000.00 in assets, that they don’t need a revocable living trust. This is a false notion. For example, I recently had a fellow come to my office whose mother has just died. All she …