Accidental Child Poisonings Lower, But Still Alarming
What could be more heartbreaking than to lose a child, especially to a preventable accident? Our family practice doctors in Delray Beach would like to call your attention to a report released this month by the non-profit organization Safe Kids
Strokes Can Occur At Any Age
Many people were surprised when actor Luke Perry died this month at age 52 of a massive stroke. But our family practice doctors in Delray Beach know that strokes are not just confined to older people. While it’s not as
An Aspirin a Day or Not?
There’s little doubt that one of the most controversial drugs available today is the low-dose aspirin tablet. Touted for years as a magic pill to prevent heart attacks, new research has highlighted the dangers of daily aspirin use in those
Why Lack of Sleep Is Killing Us
Cancer, obesity, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression, cardiovascular disease, a shorter lifespan. What do all these outcomes have in common? Answer: lack of sufficient sleep. The family practice doctors at Cohen Associates in Delray Beach, Florida, often include advice to our patients to
Heart Disease Looks Different In Women
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing 289,758 women in 2013—about a quarter of all female deaths. And although heart disease is
Eight Tips To Avoid Catching a Cold
A cold won’t kill you, but you’re unfortunate enough to contract one, you may wish it would. The average cold symptoms don’t usually measure up to the misery of the flu, but it can often come close. Sometimes the only
A Volatile Income Can Be Deadly
If you were caught up in the recent government shutdown, if you’re a gig worker, or a server who works mainly for tips, if you’re an entrepreneur or freelance consultant, or if you hold any one of a number of
How To Get the Best Blood Pressure Reading
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is the leading cause of death worldwide and the second-leading cause of preventable death in the United States (cigarette smoking is the main cause). The disease, now thought to affect 46 percent of
Vaccination Facts and Misconceptions
Your primary care doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach, Florida, sometimes encounter patients who have questions and even reservations about being vaccinated or having their children vaccinated. In addition, several recent reports about the effects of not having
Get Your Exercise Any Way You Can
You may get tired of hearing your primary care doctors in Delray Beach, at Cohen Medical Associates, talk about exercise so often, but there’s a good reason for it: It’s the best thing you can do to remain healthy, or