Coffee: Morning Miracle Drug?
Okay, the headline may be a trifle exaggerated, but our primary care doctors in Delray Beach continue to be impressed with the studies that show the many benefits of coffee. It may not be an actual miracle drug. However, research has
Why You Need to Learn to Control Stress
Stress is a part of life, especially lately. If you’re alive, there’s no way of escaping it. But there are ways to mitigate it, and the harmful effects it can have on the body. So our primary care doctors in Delray
COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe for Heart Disease Patients
Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach, Florida, have heard from some of our heart patients who have heart disease or are at risk for it that they are concerned about the COVID-19 vaccines. There’s no need to worry. In fact,
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
The Surprising Health Hazards of Noise
During the widespread shutdowns in response to the pandemic this spring and early summer, it was almost impossible not to notice one welcome result: a sudden drop in noise pollution around your neighborhood. Depending on your location, you may have
Pets Shown to Improve Mental Health
If you acquired a pet for companionship during the coronavirus quarantine, our family practice doctors want you to know you’ve not only helped an animal. You've also taken a step toward better mental health, according to one new study, published
How to Strengthen Your Immune System to Resist COVID-19
Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates want to reiterate that the best way to avoid infection with the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is to wash your hands frequently, stay home whenever possible, and to practice social distancing when you
Major Study May Upend Heart Disease Care
Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach have received numerous questions from many of our patients regarding a new study released last month. It appears to reverse decades of traditional practice for treating some patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). So we
Heart Attacks Becoming More Common Among Younger Women
Everyone knows that heart attack risk increases with age, and that men are more susceptible to cardiovascular disease than women. Except that a recent report published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation, found that younger women ages 35 to