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By Renee Chillcott, LMHC Concussions are getting more and more attention these days and as the focus on NFL football players experiencing residual effects of concussions many years later is making headlines, youth sports officials are taking action. More knowledge is being given to referees and parents about the risk and symptoms and more physicians and ER’s are screening and …

World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 each year. The day aims to educate, reduce stigma and advocate for better mental health services and policies worldwide. The topic of mental health is of critical importance for the more than 18 million Americans with cancer and their loved ones. Support for psychological, mental and emotional health during and beyond …

By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS It’s time to gather around the campfire and huddle close for a scary Halloween story sure to fill you with fear. This tale doesn’t feature ghosts, ghouls, goblins, or any masked murders on the prowl. No, this story has a much more frightening villain – hair loss – one that you may already be …

Gum recession treatment is easier than ever thanks to the Chao Pinhole Technique®. The Pinhole Technique replaces gum grafts with a quick, simple, and non-invasive procedure that works just as well. Hello Pinhole The Pinhole Technique is performed without grafting. Scalpels and sutures are unnecessary. You can expect little to no downtime. The benefits of the Pinhole Technique are many: …

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 …

How to Protect Your Hair During Alopecia Awareness Month When it comes to the seasons, nothing compares to the cooling temperatures and festivities that fall brings. From football season to pumpkin spice everything, it’s hard to find a better time of year than the autumn months. But, like every season, there’s the underbelly. The summer months have blistering heat, winter …

“With age comes wisdom” is a well-known saying reflecting the common belief that we gain valuable knowledge and insight as we get older. However, as we add more candles to our birthday cakes, we also increase our risk of developing cancer. While cancer can occur at any age, the likelihood of developing the disease rises as we get further into …

Florida Best Home Care LLC stands out as the premier home care company in South Florida, providing unparalleled service and value to both clients and caregivers. With a commitment to offering the best prices (AS LOW AS $18/HR!) exceptional caregiver referrals, and a transparent approach, we set ourselves apart from the competition in a number of significant ways. We are …

By Renee Chillcott, LMHC It’s human nature to seek out the reasons why we feel anxious and depressed. Very often we look at external factors for the root cause; the economy, COVID, being unhappy in a job, unhappy with a living situation, or conflict with family or significant others tend to be our “go to”. We may also look at …

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, …