The Frightening Phenomenon of Hospital-Acquired Delirium
When a loved one goes into the hospital, the last thing you’d expect is that they would suddenly turn into someone else overnight. But that’s what can happen with a little-known phenomenon called “hospital-acquired delirium.” Because it occurs frequently, our primary
Drink Up: How Hydration Keeps You Healthy
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach told you a few weeks ago how important hydration is to maintaining your health. It’s especially valuable for seniors because adults over the age of 60 are at higher risk of dehydration; thirst levels
Protecting Yourself Against the New COVID-19 Variant
This month, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the newest COVID-19 variant, known as XBB.1.5, is the most transmissible subvariant we’ve seen so far. Mehul Suthar, who studies emerging viral infections at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta,
Statins May Help Prevent One Type of Stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and is a major cause of serious disability for adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, more than 20 percent of Americans take cholesterol-lowering drugs