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6 FDA-Approved Sugar Substitutes
January 17, 2018
Sweet and low saccharin
Artificial sweeteners are not as new as you might think. They date back to the 19th Century when saccharin was first discovered accidentally in 1879 by scientists doing an unrelated experiment. Since then, there has been debate across decades over the safety of artificial sweeteners. Fast forward… See more
How to Reduce Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Your Diet
January 17, 2018
how to reduce sugar intake
You know too much sugar and artificial sweeteners are bad for you. Here are some tips to help you reduce their role on your diet: Become a label reader.
The best way to avoid added sugar and artificial sweeteners is to recognize the foods manufactures put them in. It also… See more
Cold or Flu? Learn the Symptoms
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
cold or flu
You’re sneezing, coughing and long for your bed. Is it a cold, which will probably clear up in a couple of days? Or is it the flu, which will sideline you for weeks? As many as 20 percent of Americans catch the flu annually, leading to about 200,000 hospitalizations and between 3,… See more
Is Your Weight Loss Diet Causing Nutritional Deficiencies?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Is Your Low Carb Dieting Affecting Your Nutrition?
The American diet is notorious for processed meals, salty foods and sugary drinks. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans eat too many refined grains and sugars and not enough fruits and vegetables, according to an NPR poll conducted in 2016. Baby boomers are no exception. While they have been… See more
10 Rules for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Other Sugar-Related Illnesses
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
January 12, 2018
!0 Commandments of Preventing Heart Disease and Other Sugar-Related Illnesses
Sugar is toxic. No, it won’t kill in seconds like cyanide does, but it does kill—in a slow, insidious manner. Sugar is linked to a wide variety of… See more
The Truth Behind 3 Common Flu Shot Misconceptions
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Common Misconceptions About the Flu Shot
Influenza, commonly referred to “the flu” is a highly contagious respiratory virus with many different strains. Flu shots are an obvious strategy to help prevent the flu, yet only about 40 percent of Americans get a flu vaccine each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… See more
Using Spices to Lower Salt Cravings & Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Can Cooking with Spices Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
You probably crave salty food from time to time -- whether it’s crunchy potato chips or a slice of pizza. A wide range of variables can trigger a salt craving, throwing a monkey wrench into your diet. But there’s good news: Eating spicy foods can curb your salt cravings, according to a study… See more
Adult Vaccine Resources
December 28, 2017
List of adult vaccines

Travel Immunizations by Country

Check the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website’s Traveler’s Health section for a complete A-Z of destinations and the required and recommended vaccinations needed by type of traveler – from… See more
Vaccination Schedule for Adults
December 28, 2017
Not sure when you should get vaccinated as an adult? Use this chart as a guide, but always ask your primary care physician about which vaccines you should get and when.
Should You Get the Flu Shot?
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
December 28, 2017
Flue shots available
Each year, millions of Americans ask that question – and more than half the adult population say, “no.” That’s right. Only about 40 percent of Americans get the flu vaccine every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the fact that it’s the best protection… See more

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