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April and… See more Good Nutrition Can Slash Your Risk of Heart DiseaseMarch 31, 2019 Did you hear the latest news that eggs are back on the shortlist of “bad” foods for your heart? Higher egg consumption has been associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and premature death,… See more The 3 Biggest Risk Factors for Heart DiseaseMarch 22, 2019 Every year in the U.S., there are well over 700,000 new heart attacks and 335,000 repeat heart attacks. It doesn’t have to be that way. Everyone can take simple steps to reduce the modifiable risk factors of heart disease. And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. While some heart disease… See more Our Members Know a Lot About Heart DiseaseMarch 15, 2019 When it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), members in MDVIP-affiliated practices know a lot. That was one positive takeaway from a national survey of consumers’ understanding of CVD recently conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos. For example, most members knew that, in addition to cholesterol… See more Is Your Doctor Taking a Deeper Dive into Your Heart Health?By Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPMarch 15, 2019 Many of my patients are concerned about heart disease -- and with good reason. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, despite having effective tools to help detect and prevent it. What’s even more of a head-scratcher is that our understanding of heart disease prevention far out-… See more Firefighters Study Reveals Risk of Heart Disease is Linked to Push-Up CapacityBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMarch 15, 2019 How many push-ups can you do? It may sound like an arbitrary question, but it turns out the number of push-ups you can do may be tied to your future risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in JAMA Network… See more Is Yoga the Perfect Workout for You?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMarch 13, 2019 For many, yoga is the ultimate low-impact exercise. But yoga isn’t for everyone. Read on to find out if yoga is really right for you. Effects of Yoga on the Joints Good: It’s easy on your joints. Yoga can help improve strength, balance and coordination without… See more The Other Lipid: What Are Triglycerides and 7 Cholesterol Questions, AnsweredMarch 8, 2019 When it comes to your heart health, you probably know some of the most important numbers to watch for: blood pressure, weight, cholesterol – especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. Did you know you should also keep tabs on your triglycerides to help prevent your risk of… See more Depression and Cardiovascular Disease: The Connection That Can Break Your HeartMarch 5, 2019 It’s not exactly news: Heart disease and depression, two of the most common chronic conditions in America, are also linked to each other. Researchers, who have been looking at the connection for decades, know that at least one-fourth of all heart disease patients have depression – many are… See more Can Lack of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk? The Answer Might Lie in HypocretinBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMarch 4, 2019 Over the last decade, experts have told us getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night can help protect us against heart disease. Ever wondered why? Researchers think they might have the answer. 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