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
Is Tea the Magic Elixir for Health?
Is tea the second-most popular beverage in the world (after water) because it’s the cheapest? Or because it’s available in so many varieties? Or because tea drinkers instinctively know the many health benefits it provides? Our primary care doctors in Delray
Forgo Fried Foods for a Healthier Heart
Our family practice doctors certainly understand the delightful taste sensation of crispy fried chicken or fish, or the delicious combination of hot oil, salt, and potatoes that comprise a well-done french fry. Unfortunately, a new study confirms that eating fried food
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
Eggs: The Incredible, Edible Enigma
Do eggs dangerously raise your cholesterol or are they the perfect little package of protein? A new study has raised many questions among our patients because it appears to have upended years of research that seemed to show a benefit
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
All About “Good” and “Bad” Cholesterol
When Cohen Medical Associates’ primary care doctors in Delray Beach, Florida, recommend that you raise your so-called “good” cholesterol and lower your “bad” cholesterol, do you understand how to go about that? Or do you even know why we recommend