Take Care in Extreme Heat
A recent study published in the journal Science Advances found that instances of dangerous high heat and humidity around the world doubled in frequency between 1979 and 2017. We have already seen record-high temperatures here in south Florida, and summer has
Concerned About Weight Loss? What You Should Know
Our family practice doctors often hear from our patients that they or their parents are losing weight and don’t know why. Unintentional weight loss, especially in older adults, can be a sign of a serious problem. On the other hand,
How to Clean for Coronavirus
Whether you’re someone who keeps a spotless home as a rule, or someone who’s become newly converted to the practice in light of the novel coronavirus, our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates want to share with you the
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
Practice Social Safety Measures
Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates have noted with alarm and dismay the fact that so many people are not heeding federal and state governments’ pleas to practice social distancing. From the spring breakers still crowding the beaches
Springing Forward Can Be Bad for Your Health
Heads up! The change is coming Sunday. Twice a year, the United States—along with 70 other countries—goes through the semi-annual ritual of changing our clocks back and forth when we switch from standard time (ST) to daylight saving time (DST) or
Feeling SAD? What You Can Do About It
If you’ve been feeling lethargic, sleeping more, or losing interest in activities that used to spark joy, you may be suffering from SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates frankly don’t like the acronym,
Yoga for Kids: Getting an Early Start On a Healthy Life
Our primary care doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach know you want to give your child every possible advantage in life, including instilling healthy practices. One such experience you might want to consider introducing them to is yoga. And
Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
The beginning of a year is traditionally the time we decide to turn over a new leaf and take steps to make our lives better. Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach encourage this practice when it
8 Easy Ways to Party Without the Weight Gain
There are so many wonderful things about the holidays: the lights, the decorations, the traditions, and, of course, the parties. And the food, which is not only present in abundance, but loaded with sugar and fat. This is a recipe