South Palm Beach Edition

By Dr. Ray Underwood, Palm Beach Community Church Here’s a question for you: What is one thing in your life that you are not doing, that if you started doing on a regular basis would make a tremendous positive difference in your life? Here’s a follow-up question: why are you not doing it? Answer: most of us are not doing …

While some treatments are being introduced to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s, currently there is no cure. About 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. This number is expected to rise dramatically over the next few decades. No one wants to hear they have this debilitating disease; it can be frightening and full of unknowns. For family members, the news …

By Suheil Khuri M.D. In our previous article (September 2014) on this subject we discussed maintenance of healthy skin during weight loss. We also introduced the subject of platelet rich plasma (PRP) as one of the alternative Injectables to treat skin changes after weight loss. We will discuss PRP in more details in this article and let you know more …

By Jessica L. Clark, APR, Public Relations and Marketing Associate Studio FSW – Florida SouthWestern State College It is a word that is far too common in our society today.  During the month of October, breast cancer awareness is highlighted to remind everyone about the importance of regular check-ups and to be aware of any changes.  Those with a family …

Women and Heart Disease Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States If someone were to ask you what the #1 cause of death in American women is, what would you answer? Many women who are asked this question get it wrong. It’s not cancer or any of the diseases that first spring into …

Have you noticed that your hearing may be limiting your activities and social interactions? Many people that take the next step in hearing healthcare see an improvement in all areas of their lives.  The solutions to hearing problems have been improved over the years.  For example, hearing aids are no longer the clunky, large devices and are more discreet, and …

By Dr. Alan J. Bauman What do Super Bowl winners Hines Ward and Troy Polamalu, World Series winner Alex Rodriguez, tennis champion Rafael Nadal, basketball’s Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian all have in common? Well, the answer is that they have all reportedly used their own blood as a cutting-edge non-surgical regenerative medical treatment.  Studied in …

Are you prepared for an unexpected emergency? Is your loved one? What will you do if you are alone and you fall, get hurt, or need emergency help? Founded in 2003 by Stephen Palermo, LifeCall is family-owned and operated. A former resident of Rochester, NY, Stephen relocated to Palm Beach County nearly two decades ago. Using the knowledge he gained …

A subject like erectile dysfunction is bound to be surrounded with as much legend as fact when it comes to causes and treatments. Check out these six common myths about ED and the facts to dispel the rumors. Erectile Dysfunction and Age Myth: ED is just a normal part of growing older and men just have to learn to live …

By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Choroidal neovascular membranes (CNVM) are new blood vessels that grow beneath the retina and disrupt vision. These blood vessels grow in an area called the choroid, the area between the retina and the sclera (the white part of your eye). The choroid supplies oxygen and nutrients to the eye. CNVM occur when new …