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Was your New Year resolution to get more active this year? A whopping 60 percent of these resolutions fall by the wayside after only six months, according to research from the University of Pennsylvania. You might have already cancelled your gym membership, but warmer weather…

Chances are, you purposely ate something today that you know is heart-healthy, but did you think about consuming some foods that are good for your brain? Probably not. Only relatively recently have researchers begun to study the link between diet and cognitive function, and the…

Still haven’t gotten your annual flu shot? “It’s not too late to get one, especially because this year’s flu got a late start in our hemisphere,” says Marvin M. Lipman, M.D., Consumer Reports’ chief medical adviser. And getting a flu shot now is a very…

Break tradition on Super Bowl Sunday by serving up healthy snacks and meals. Yes, for many people, food and drink—and lots of it—share center stage with the game and the highly anticipated TV commercials. But with a few simple strategies, you can make healthy snacks…

A mosquito-borne illness called the Zika virus is now spreading rapidly in South and Central America and the Caribbean, and it could arrive in the U.S. soon. It can make anyone sick for up to a week with symptoms like fever, rash, joint pain, and…

About 34 million Americans reach for the sleep remedy melatonin each year, spending a reported $378 million in 2014—lured by its reputation as an effective and natural sleep aid. But melatonin may not be as simple and safe a cure as many people hope. Melatonin…

If you are determined to adopt some healthier eating strategies and lose weight in 2016, you may need some inspiration and workable ideas. Loading your fridge with nothing but fat-free items and celery and carrot sticks is neither enjoyable nor sustainable. So, how to proceed?…

Boca Regional Urgent Care is open from 9am-9pm on Christmas Eve Day and Christmas to meet your healthcare needs. We register our last patient at 8:40pm. Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday.

We have the hard to get Yellow Fever shot available at Boca Regional Urgent Care. There s a nationwide shortage and we can’t guarantee how long we will have it available so call now to make an appointment if you need the shot. If you…