Staying Safe in the Heat
Now that summer is officially here, our primary care doctors in Delray Beach want to remind you of the dangers of high temperatures. Although the south, southwest, and middle of the country has so far endured the worst of the record-breaking
Can Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages were living with Alzheimer’s-type dementia in 2019. This number includes an estimated 5.6 million people ages 65 and older, and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who
Reap the Benefits of Exercise at Any Age
One of the many disadvantages of the pandemic is that so many people dropped their regular healthy routines: regular medical tests, healthy eating patterns, trips to the gym or even mall walking. If this happened to you, our primary care doctors
Should You Still Wear a Mask?
Now that a federal judge here in Florida has ended the mask mandate on public transportation, our primary care doctors in Delray Beach are getting questions from our patients wondering whether they should still mask up in public places. (The
Do You Have a Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have cautioned you before about the possible downsides of taking supplements—including vitamins—in an effort to improve your health. Because vitamin supplements are unregulated, they could end up causing more harm than good. But, especially
Preventing Age-Related Muscle Loss
Loss of muscle mass is common as we get older, and begins as early as age 30. Besides not being able to do things as easily as when you were younger, this common condition, known as sarcopenia, can lead to
All About Gout
There are many myths and misconceptions about the common condition known as gout. That’s why our primary care doctors want to take a look at gout, and tell you how it’s treated, along with what steps you can take to
Olive Oil Reduces Risk of Death, Study Shows
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach are among those who have long recommended the Mediterranean diet, not only for weight loss but also for better health. This diet is based on studies during the 1990s that found those in countries
Which Coronavirus Masks Should You Wear?
Some have said that the guidance around wearing masks to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 “keeps changing,” so they’re just not going to bother with them. Technically, it is correct that the Centers for Disease Control and
Try Mindful Eating for Weight Loss
As we head into the new year, many of you will be trying to lose weight. It’s the most common New Year’s resolution, and one of the hardest to stick to. There are thousands of diets available, but one thing most