COVID-19 Vaccine Update
To our patients: We have received a number of inquiries from our patients about the new coronavirus vaccines. Our family practice doctors do not yet know when we will be receiving vaccines for distribution. Once we are notified by the Health Department
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
Time’s Running Out to Switch Medicare Coverage
If you’re eligible for Medicare, our family practice doctors want you to know that you have until Dec. 7 to enroll or to make changes to your existing coverage. This is the so-called Open Enrollment Period, in which you pay
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
Pets Shown to Improve Mental Health
If you acquired a pet for companionship during the coronavirus quarantine, our family practice doctors want you to know you’ve not only helped an animal. You've also taken a step toward better mental health, according to one new study, published
Staying Safe from COVID-19: It’s All About the Aerosols
The progression of COVID-19 in the U.S. continues its grim march. At least 190,000 Americans died in the eight months since its initial appearance here, with as many as 410,00 total deaths projected by the end of the year. This
Living Well Through Menopause
In days past, if the perfectly normal transition from childbearing years to infertility was discussed at all, it was coyly referred to as “the change.” Fortunately, we’ve progressed to the point where the transition of menopause every woman experiences by
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
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,
Buzzer Devices Available For Waiting Patients
Our family practice doctors at Cohen Medical Associates continue to seek ways to ensure the safety of our patients and staff during office visits. One new measure we have implemented, to coincide with the re-opening of our offices on Monday,