Can Frequent Laxative Use Increase Dementia Risk?
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have been receiving questions from some of our patients about a recent study showing that those who regularly use laxatives may have an increased risk of dementia. First, let us assure you that the
Multiple Heart Conditions Linked to Dementia
If our primary care doctors in Delray Beach told you that having more than one risk factor for heart disease was as detrimental to your mental health as genetics, would you believe it? This is what a new large-scale study
Can Exercise Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages were living with Alzheimer’s-type dementia in 2019. This number includes an estimated 5.6 million people ages 65 and older, and approximately 200,000 individuals under age 65 who
Why Older Americans Are Dying Despite Vaccines
The unfortunate headline in The Washington Post last month was alarming: “COVID deaths no longer overwhelmingly among unvaccinated.” The paper went on to report that “Nearly two-thirds of people who died during the omicron surge were [age] 75 and older.” Since then, our
All About Gout
There are many myths and misconceptions about the common condition known as gout. That’s why our primary care doctors want to take a look at gout, and tell you how it’s treated, along with what steps you can take to
Our Dr. Cohen Named Top Doctor
We are pleased to announce that our founder, Dr. Robert A. Cohen, has been named a Top Doctor by the respected physician-rating firm Castle Connolly. This honor places Dr. Cohen in the top seven percent of doctors in the nation,
Preventing and Treating Summer’s Bites and Stings
The lure of summer invites us to be outside more often, whether on the beach, at a picnic, or just spending more time in the yard. Along with the joys of being outdoors, however, come a host of bees and