Are You Wearing the Right Shoes?
As we get older, we begin to lose the ability to do things we did when we were younger without consequences. One of those is walking around barefoot or in flip-flops or similar kinds of non-supportive footwear. Our primary care doctors often
Should You Try ‘Prehab’ Before Surgery?
Just as you would get in shape for a marathon—eating right, exercising more—it makes sense to prepare before heading into elective surgery. Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach are proponents of this kind of pre-surgery preparation and for good
How to Handle Low Back Pain
According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), more than 31 million Americans experience low back pain every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that it causes more global disability than any other condition. In one study,
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
Age-Related Memory Loss Is Not Inevitable
Of all the things that worry us about getting older is the possibility of dementia. When you lose your memories, does that mean you lose your identity? Unfortunately, it’s becoming more common. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), there were over
The Aftermath of COVID-19 Can Be Devastating
There’s still so much we don’t know about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, even after all these months. Why does it kill some people while others don’t even get symptoms? Why are some people, even in close quarters, infected while others consistently
Minimizing the Effects of Blue Light
As we spend more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, we’re naturally exposing ourselves more to our screens. We keep staring at smart phones, laptops, and TVs. This, in turn, is increasing the amount of our exposure to the
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
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