South Palm Beach Edition

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 …

By David A. Goldman MD Apterygium is a fibrovascular growth that typically starts from the conjunctiva (skin of the eyeball) on the nasal side and grows onto the cornea. These are almost always the result of longtime sun exposure; thus, they are very common here in southern Florida. During my residency in Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, there was literally …

Neck (cervical), mid back (thoracic) and low back (lumbar) pain are common ailments which can be acute or chronic. This may be debilitating and stop people from their usual activities of daily living. As many do not know, this pain from the spine can easily be treated by a qualified Interventional Pain Management Specialists, like Dr. Tripathi and his partners. …

Have you ever wondered “what’s going on in her brain” about your 6 year old? Or “what in the world makes him act that way” about your husband? Or have you ever been around someone and struggled to figure out why they say the things that they say? Psychological theorists such as Albert Ellis have taught us that how we …

Managing stress during the holiday season can be uniquely challenging for cancer patients, who may be navigating physical and emotional struggles while trying to participate in holiday activities. Here are some thoughtful and supportive strategies to help cancer patients reduce stress during the holidays: Prioritize Self-Care The holidays often bring extra obligations, but self-care is especially important for cancer patients. …

Happy Hair Days! I know Andy Williams said, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” to describe the month of December. And while I would agree with him for the most part, that sentiment doesn’t ring true in the realm of hair care. While South Florida doesn’t have to worry too much about that, the drop in temperatures up …

At 55, Mr. Bushey was forced to put his shipping career on hold when debilitating spinal pain became too much to bear. After years of traditional treatments, surgeries, and frustration, Michael found relief in an unlikely place—South Florida. It was here that Dr. Joseph A. Costello introduced him to the Stealth Laser, a groundbreaking technology designed to treat chronic pain …

Wisdom may come with age but getting older has its set of challenges. People are living longer but not necessarily healthier. From diminished eyesight, arthritis, immobility, to cognitive decline, some conditions make it high-risk and unsafe for seniors living on their own or with limited supervision. Some of the biggest hurdles for seniors are tripping, slips and falls, slippery bathtubs, …

Do you ever find yourself in what seems like a hopeless situation? Is your life so hectic that you wish for just a moment of peace? Do you wish you laughed more, stopped to smell the roses, and enjoyed life more easily? Are relationships in your life broken – do you long for love? If you answered “yes” to any …

Dental implants are a hot topic. By age 45 most of us are missing at least one tooth. If you need one or more dental implants, you know there is a lot of information to sift through. Looking online you might see offers, even bargains for dental implants. Don’t be fooled. Dental implants come with risk. To ensure your dental …