What to Know About the New Cholesterol Drug
When our primary care doctors in Delray Beach prescribe statins to help lower cholesterol, we’re often disheartened by a number of our patients who cannot or will not take them. Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and
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
It’s Never Too Late to Slim Down
You may have heard that, as you get older, it’s hard—if not impossible—to see substantial weight loss at your age. Maybe you’ve tried and simply given up. If so, our family practice doctors have some good news for you. According to
How to Lower Your Blood Pressure as You Age
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often referred to as the “silent killer.” This is because it’s rarely accompanied by any outward symptoms. Inwardly, however, it is perhaps the single most damaging impact on the overall health of
How To Get the Best Blood Pressure Reading
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading cause of death worldwide and the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States (cigarette smoking is the main cause). The disease, now thought to affect 46 percent of