Silent Spreaders, Masks, and COVID-19
There are many alarming aspects about the novel coronavirus, from its unusual symptoms, to the lingering effects in many patients, to the fact that it may be possible to get COVID-19 more than once. One of the more disquieting aspects of
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
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
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
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
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
You’re Not ‘Stuck at Home,’ You’re ‘Safe at Home’
No, ingesting bleach, Lysol, hydrogen peroxide, or any other disinfectant will not kill the coronavirus in the body (but it will kill you). Nor will spraying these substances on your skin. Nor will cocaine, colloidal silver, Neosporin, or any of
Don’t Let Fear of COVID-19 Cost Your Life
It’s important to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously and stay at home whenever possible. It is not “just the flu.” If you contract the most severe form of the disease, it can be a horrific ordeal. And deadly. Last
Extra Coronavirus Precautions to Take If You’re Older
Every day brings new information about the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19. Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates in Delray Beach have told you that the coronavirus is an equal-opportunity illness, infecting and killing young and old alike. But