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Until recently, the only effective screening tool was colonoscopy, which many people avoid or put off because of… See more Understanding Your Metabolic Health and How It Impacts Your BodyOctober 23, 2024 Fundamentally, your metabolic health is about how well your body responds to and processes food. Our metabolism’s job is to convert what we eat and drink into energy to power your body’s functions. When everything is working well, your body has the energy to do a range of amazing things – from… See more The Lowdown on Metabolic Disorders and Metabolic SyndromeOctober 23, 2024 Age, sex, genes, muscle mass, level of physical activity, sleep, stress and mental health are all factors influencing your metabolic health. Some of these you can control and others, like your gender and age, you can’t.Most Metabolic disorders are inherited genetic conditions that impact any aspect… See more Fast Versus Slow Metabolism: When It Comes to Your Health, It’s ComplicatedOctober 23, 2024 People often blame their metabolism for weight gain and stalled weight loss. It’s not that simple. Metabolism plays a role when we’re trying to manage our weight, but gaining and losing weight is still mostly determined by how many calories we take in versus how many calories we burn.The role… See more Turmeric and Black Pepper Supplements May Damage LiverBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 18, 2024 People have always turned to herbs and spices as home health remedies. Today, 24 percent of Americans use herbal medicines, supplements and tea to boost their health, according to Statista.One herb that gained a lot of popularity is turmeric (also known as Indian saffron). Turmeric has been used… See more 4 Tips to Help Lower Your Risk for Parkinson’s DiseaseBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESOctober 16, 2024 Legendary National Football League quarterback Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a progressive and debilitating nervous system disorder that affects cognitive and motor abilities. In the early phases, symptoms develop slowly, are mild and possibly overlooked. For… See more Are Home Fragrances Safe?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 13, 2024 Who doesn’t love coming home to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies? Or fresh herbs like lavender? You can even recreate your favorite scent memories like the beloved white tea-cedar-vanilla scent made famous by The Westin Hotel and Resorts in your own home.The home fragrance/air… See more 3 Reasons You Might Catch the Flu Despite Getting a Flu Shot By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 13, 2024 Have you (or someone you know) sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work? Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why aren’t flu shots completely reliable?… See more Hearing Aids Can Improve Hearing and Protect Brain HealthBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 12, 2024 Does it seem like everyone around you is mumbling? Do you often ask people to repeat themselves? Is it difficult to keep up with group conversations? Can you hear well on the phone? Do people complain that your TV is too loud? If you said yes to these questions, you may be a candidate for a hearing… See more 3 Tips for Buying Olive OilBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 11, 2024 You may have noticed how big the olive oil section of your supermarket has become. Olive oil consumption almost doubled from 1990 to 2021 and brands are offering olive oil at different price points and styles to keep up with the demand.Its popularity as a cooking oil began taking off in the 1980s… See more Load More Leave this field blank Our Philosophy & History Leadership Team Living Well Blog Brain Health Resources & Quiz Gut Health Resources & Quiz Body Fat Resources & Quiz Longevity Resources & Quiz Heart Health Resources & Quiz Men's Health Resources & Quiz Women's Health Resources & Quiz Press Room Careers MDVIP Foundation Partnerships Contact Us A Great Place to Work Company Mdvip Lead Form Sign Up for the Newsletter First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number* (optional) Home ZIP Code I would like MDVIP to call me. I would like MDVIP to call me Send Message*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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