Can Frequent Laxative Use Increase Dementia Risk?
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have been receiving questions from some of our patients about a recent study showing that those who regularly use laxatives may have an increased risk of dementia. First, let us assure you that the
How Exercise Boosts Your Brain and Your Body
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach often suggest that our patients engage in regular exercise. Several recent studies suggest that even a little bit of exercise can work wonders for both the mind and body. Little Moves, Big Gains By now
Why Falls Are So Serious for Older Adults
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) suffered a concussion last month when he tripped and fell at a hotel. This was not the first time the 81-year-old had fallen; in 2019 he fell outside his home and fractured a shoulder. The
Active Monitoring for Prostate Cancer Okay, Study Confirms
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have some good news for those with prostate cancer: A new study reassures those men that the common practice of “active monitoring” rather than aggressive treatment is the right approach in most cases. According