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As… See more Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is LegalizedBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJune 8, 2018 As more and more states are decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, researchers have noticed a problem: Cigarette smoking is also on the rise. Cannabis is currently legal for recreational use in 10 states and for medicinal purposes in 30 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam… See more Exercise Lowers the Risk for Genetically Pre-Dispositioned Heart DiseaseBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 18, 2018 You inherited your mother’s height, your father’s eyes -- and your family’s risk for cardiovascular disease. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with a heart disease diagnosis. You’re probably aware that eating healthy, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can reduce your… See more Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood VesselsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 18, 2018 When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels. MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more Meal Timing Promotes Weight Loss and Diabetic ControlBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 10, 2018 For years, some experts have recommended eating six smaller meals over the course of the day to help control weight and blood sugar. But results from a new study are casting doubt on the effectiveness of this approach to meal planning. Three meals a day consisting of a high-calorie breakfast, an… See more 7 Drug-Free Sleep Solutions May 7, 2018 Like most family physicians, I talk about sleep a lot with my patients. They tell me they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep or that they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleep. Usually, these patients – especially those older than 65 – would like either a prescription for sleep medication… See more Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 2, 2018 If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more Types of Fat: Good Fat vs. Bad FatBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 2, 2018 You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know. Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats. … See more Exercise and Other Ways to Lower Stress for Your Health April 25, 2018 No matter what my schedule brings, I always make some time to exercise. It’s been a priority of mine for a long time. (I’ve competed in marathons, triathlons, even a few Ironman competitions.) Not surprisingly, I strongly recommend exercise to most of my patients as exercise has many health… See more Study Better Defines the Ties Between BMI and Risk for Cardiovascular DiseaseBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESApril 13, 2018 The connection between cardiovascular disease risk and obesity is not new. But a recent study has better defined that risk based on body mass index (BMI). Being obese, measured as a BMI of 30 or greater, increases your risk for cardiovascular disease and a shorter lifespan, according to a… 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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