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
Stay Safe During the Holidays
As the winter holidays approach, our family practice doctors are urging our clients to be especially vigilant about not letting down their guard against the novel coronavirus. We know it’s tradition to gather with family and friends at this time of
Is Your Family Fire Wise?
Recent news item on family fire safety from The York [PA] Dispatch: Working smoke detectors saved the lives of a Springettsbury Township family and their pets on Thursday morning, according to fire officials. The home’s occupants were asleep but were awakened by
Yoga and Meditation Can Help with Chronic Pain Relief
When you’re in pain, all you want is for it stop. Chronic pain consumes everything else, derailing lives and leading to an endless quest for relief. If you suffer from long-term pain, it’s little consolation that an estimated 100 million other
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
The Basics of Meditation for Health
Because our family practice doctors in Delray Beach so often recommend meditation for stress relief, we thought those of you who aren’t familiar with the practice might appreciate a brief explanation of what it is and what it entails. What is
How to Prepare for a Hurricane in the Midst of a Pandemic
Just because we largely dodged the proverbial bullet with Isaias doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods when it comes to hurricanes, so our family practice doctors want you to be prepared. Not only are forecasters predicting twice the usual
4 Natural Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Whether it’s fending off COVID-19, colds, flu, heart disease, cancer, or any number of other illnesses, a robust immune system is the body’s main line of defense. So our family practice doctors want you to know the best ways to
‘Broken Heart Syndrome’ Seen Rising with Pandemic
It seems the novel coronavirus possesses an endless arsenal of methods to impact humans. In addition to the physical consequences of contracting the virus, the stress everyone is feeling these days is manifesting in unforeseen ways, including one our family practice doctors have recently learned about.
How to Wear a Face Mask Comfortably
There’s no question that wearing face masks in public significantly reduces the risk of transmitting the coronavirus. Our doctors in Delray Beach are dismayed that such a simple and effective health measure has become politicized. It shouldn’t be, any more