Choose the Right Fruits and Vegetables for Optimal Health
Among other dietary recommendations for good health, our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have often urged you to increase your intake of vegetables. “Strive for Five” is the catchphrase to remind you to consume at least five fruits and
Fighting the Battle of Belly Bulge
Are you among the many who picked up the COVID-19 “19”? Pounds, that is, which is the average weight gain resulting from the widespread pandemic-related shutdowns last year. Between sheltering at home with little exercise and turning to comfort foods
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
Best Milk Alternatives for Your Health
“No human who has been fully weaned should be drinking milk.” You may have heard this comment from those who insist that milk is unhealthy. Or maybe you’re concerned about the welfare of the cows involved in producing it, or
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
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
Do Probiotics Match Their Reputation?
They’ve been claimed to cure every ailment from diarrhea to depression, and as a result, have become a $50 billion a year industry. But our family doctors in Delray Beach want to call your attention to several new studies which seem
Think Twice About That Soda
Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach hate to offer negative data on sodas just as summer is getting underway, but some new research has been added to previous studies that implicate soda in a host of medical problems, including
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,
Go Nuts for Your Health
When our family practice doctors in Delray Beach advise you to consume more healthy protein, you might automatically think of lean meats and fish. But if you don’t include nuts in your diet on a regular basis, you’re missing out