We are excited to announce that our second location on the SW corner of 441 and Atlantic Ave will be OPENING on Friday, September 6th at 8:00 am! Our hours will be identical to our original location on Military trail,…
The Dangers of Vaping
Recently, there has been a trend of switching from the traditional cigarette to vapor cigarettes. One contributing factor may be due to the notion that vapor smoke has fewer carcinogens. Although the levels of carcinogens are less, there are other…
Flu Season
The 2017-2018 flu season was the deadliest season in over 40 years. Last year, Anne Schuchat, the acting director of the CDC stated that “hospitalizations from the flu are now the highest that we’ve seen in nearly a decade”. By…
Hypertension: High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a “silent killer“. The reason it is known as a silent killer is that it works behind the scenes to cause damage, meaning you may not feel sick. Hypertension is a common disease amongst adults in…
The Problem with Medications
Medications are a progressive factor of our healthcare society. They are helpful surrogates to our health. However, with the increase in medication availability there is an increase in the pill burden on the patient. Nowadays it seems there is a…
Summertime
Watermelon…Raspberries…Mangoes…They’re back in season!? That means it’s Summertime! School has ended for Palm Beach County students, teachers, and other professionals working for the school district. Bathing suits, sunglasses, and sunscreen are making their way to the forefront of our closets…
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May is Melanoma and Skin Detection and Protection Month
May is the health awareness month that accentuates the importance of protecting your skin. In South Florida, May already starts feeling like the summer, so precaution is necessary. In South Florida, precaution is always necessary given the increased amounts of…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the many women diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important to take the time to propagate breast cancer awareness. According to the American Cancer Society, the second most fatal cancer…
September Is Whole Grains Month
September is Whole Grains Month! For good reason, the Whole Grains Council has determined their 2014 theme to be “Make the Switch to Whole Grain”. Whether uninformed, or too busy, many individuals do not incorporate whole grains into their diets.…
Fruits and Vegetables – More Matters Month!
September is Fruits and Vegetables…More Matters Month! That means that one of this month’s health awareness campaigns has been designated to increase the fruit and veggie intake we consume daily. A vital part of fighting obesity and living healthy lifestyles…
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