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8 Things You Need to Tell Your Doctor
June 14, 2019
Things You Need to Tell Your Doctor
Here are eight things your doc absolutely needs to know, as they can indicate some pretty serious—even life-threatening—conditions that may need to be ruled out with tests, considered when issues occur down the line, or at the very least impact your ongoing overall health and wellbeing.

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What Happens During a Heart Attack
June 13, 2019
What Happens During a Heart Attack
The term “heart attack” is kind of a misnomer. Nothing actually attacks your heart. So, what really happens during a heart attack?  In a nutshell, a coronary artery becomes blocked. This prevents blood from flowing to the heart, and as a result your heart muscle is damaged.  The medical… See more
Struggling with Your Weight? Cut Ultra-Processed Foods from Your Diet
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 12, 2019
Highly Processed Foods Can Lead to Weight Gain
You’ve heard it many times: limit your intake of highly processed foods. You know the fast, ready-to-eat convenient foods with a long list of hard to pronounce ingredients. Some are easy to recognize -- soft drinks (including diet soda), fast food menu items and packaged baked goods, to name a few… See more
Rethink Your Dairy-Free Diet: Health Benefits of Whole-Fat Dairy Products
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 16, 2019
Dairy is Heart Healthy
For decades, the advice on dietary fat was clear – steer clear of saturated fat, the type commonly found in meats, whole-fat dairy products and coconuts. But over the last few years, that advice regarding no-dairy diets has been turned on its head.… See more
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 15, 2019
Measles Outbreak
A 43-year-old Israeli flight attendant recently contracted measles, leading to encephalitis (brain inflammation) and a coma. While a measles outbreak is currently affecting nearly half of U.S. states, most people being infected haven’t been vaccinated. What’s different about the Israeli flight… See more
Why Heart Experts Swear by the Mediterranean Diet
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 26, 2019
Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, eating like an American probably isn’t your best bet. That’s because our diets are high in unhealthy fats, processed foods and lots of carbs. But one diet in particular always gets highlighted by researchers and health experts: the Mediterranean diet. The… See more
Five Myths About Exercise and Your Heart – Busted
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 26, 2019
Cardiovascular Disease and Exercise
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a good idea on what types of exercise is good for your heart: running, swimming, bicycling. In short, cardiovascular exercise – and lots of it. But you may be surprised to learn that strength training may actually be better for your heart. Here are… See more
Common Heart Disease Medications and What They Do
April 24, 2019
heart disease medications
If you’re at risk for heart disease – or have already had an event — your doctor will probably prescribe medication to lower your risk. He or she may prescribe more than one drug, depending on your risk factors. Below is a simple synopsis of the common drugs doctors prescribe for heart health.… See more
Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 12, 2019
Fried food may raise your heart attack risk.
Americans love fried food. About 33 percent of American adults eat fast-food, usually fried, every day. Fried chicken, Buffalo wings, fried fish, French fries, tacos and tortillas — it's a long list and heavy in America's favorite foods. Favorite or not, eating fried foods raises the… See more
Omega 3s: Eating Fish Is Healthy for Your Heart
April 8, 2019
Fatty fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your heart.
Fish may well be one of our best friends when it comes to staying heart healthy. Why? Because eating a diet rich in fish is linked to lowering our risk of heart attacks and stroke, and in particular, sudden cardiac death. So much so that the American Heart Association recommends we eat at least one… See more

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