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For Your Health continued

How Men Can Live COVID-19 Concerns
Dr. Armas said men shouldn’t wait until the
a Healthier Life pandemic is over to schedule a checkup.

“We’re seeing fewer patients during the
See your doctor for a yearly physical. Don’t wait until pandemic,” she said. “People are worried
you have symptoms or feel ill. that they are more likely to get COVID-19 at
• Don't smoke. a doctor’s office than at a grocery store or
pharmacy. But we understand infectious
• If you do smoke, talk with your doctor about quitting. diseases and know how to make the office Melissa Armas, D.O.
• Exercise. safer. We sanitize high-touch surfaces between patients. We ask
people to stay socially distant and to wear a mask. If there are too
• Ask your doctor what type of activity is right for you many patients in the waiting room, we have people wait in the car
and how often you should exercise.
and call them when it’s their turn.”
• Eat a healthy diet.
It’s Never Too Late
• Choose a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, whole
grains, fish, lean meats, and fat-free or low-fat dairy Whether you’ve put off annual checkups for years or thought you’d
products. take a break during the pandemic, Dr. Armas said it’s time to make
an appointment with your PCP.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
“I encourage patients to be open and honest with their PCP so he or
• Extra pounds can contribute to heart disease, she can guide them appropriately,” she said. “We’re there to treat
diabetes and other health issues.
and help patients cope with any conditions they have and help them
• Go easy on alcohol. navigate the healthcare system. Ultimately, we help patients prolong
a healthy life.”
• Men should have less than two drinks a day. (one
drink is 12 ounces of regular beer, 1.5 ounces of To find a physician at Broward Health Imperial Point call 954-759-7400
liquor or 5 ounces of wine.) or visit BrowardHealth.org/Find-Doctor. Broward Health Imperial Point is
located at 6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33308.

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