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Fast forward… See more How to Reduce Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Your DietJanuary 17, 2018 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 SymptomsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJanuary 12, 2018 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, CHESJanuary 12, 2018 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 IllnessesBy Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPJanuary 12, 2018 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 MisconceptionsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJanuary 12, 2018 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 PressureBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJanuary 12, 2018 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 ResourcesDecember 28, 2017 Travel Immunizations by CountryCheck 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 AdultsDecember 28, 2017Not 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 KelleyMDVIPDecember 28, 2017 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 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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