South Palm Beach Edition

Although people may have heard the word ‘cornea’ in reference to the eye, many are unaware of what is really refers to. While diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration affect the back of the eye, the cornea is in the front of the eye. In fact, the cornea is the most anterior structure of the eye. It is the …

Brent Myers Have you noticed that Summer has arrived? If you haven’t, just wait, you will. This is how I can usually tell that our wonderful south Florida Summer has come: when I bathe, get dressed, walk outside the house thirty feet to my car and when I get in – I feel like someone has rubbed a glazed doughnut …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC When we think of summer we imagine swimming pools, beach time, picnics, vacations and loads of fun-in-the-sun.  Our emotions are happy and carefree.  We don’t usually imagine depression or anxiety during the summer months, as we reserve that emotion for the winter. So why does summer mean increased depression, anxiety and headaches for me or my …

Getting a baseline hearing test may not always rank at the top of your to-do list, but it offers you the opportunity to take control of your hearing. A baseline hearing test (audiogram) is designed to provide a reference point for future hearing tests. This essential test will be what all future tests can be compared — allowing your audiologist …

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 U.S. for both men and women. Navigating the sunscreen aisle can be a daunting task. Decoding the labels: What matters most When it comes …

How Bauman Medical Helps Men Get Their Swagger Back by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Ah, Father’s Day. The time of year when we get to celebrate the man who taught us it all. From shaving technique to parallel parking, it’s hard to find a gift that honors all he’s done. It also doesn’t help when he insists on not …

As June ushers in longer days and heightened sunshine across the Sunshine State, and as we celebrated Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month back in May, we want to continue this critical reminder for Floridians who face unique skin cancer risks. With Florida ranking second nationally for new melanoma cases, our focus on skin protection takes on special significance for …

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 …

I know it’s ironic to quote a famous fast-food chain advertisement in a health and wellness magazine, but on this one – they got it right! They understood one of the most overlooked principles of our health: the need for rest. (How they recommend fulfilling that need, and what many others think is where we differ…) Most studies indicate that …

Our skin tells the story of our lives—every laugh line, sun-kissed moment, and year of experience. As we age, maintaining skin health becomes increasingly important, not just for aesthetics but for overall wellbeing. At Art of Dermatology, we believe that healthy aging skin begins with proactive care and regular professional assessment. Understanding Skin’s Aging Process Skin ages through two distinct …