Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Boomer Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health Heart Health Infectious Disease Insurance & Medicare Lifestyle Longevity MDVIP Clinical Studies MDVIP Wellness & Prevention Model Men's Health Oncology Ophthalmology Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Public Health Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter Zika Virus - How to Stay Safe This SummerBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESJune 17, 2016 Chances are you probably hadn’t heard of the Zika virus just a few months ago. That’s because the illness was localized to certain tropical areas. But now it is spreading. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Zika as a public health emergency of international concern.… See more Living With Chronic Pain? Learn Some Safer Alternatives to OpioidsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 25, 2016 After pop music icon Prince died at 57, media reports linked his death to painkillers, specifically opioids. And while no official cause of death has been released, prescription painkillers are still dominating stories about the singer’s death and… See more Can't Sleep? These Natural Remedies May Help You Get Some Shut EyeBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 16, 2016 You’ve tried warm milk. You’ve tried medications. You even bought a new mattress; but you’re still not getting enough sleep. What’s going on? Insomnia is a common problem in the United States. Almost one-third of American adults complain that they can’t fall asleep, stay asleep or… See more MDVIP Appreciates Providing Mothers With Care That Goes Beyond Traditional Primary CareBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 15, 2016 As patients, we’re used to our MDVIP-affiliated physicians taking care of us. But they often take care of our family members. In honor of Mother’s Day, we pulled together some patient stories about our moms – and the doctors who take care of them. Medical Security – from Faye and Jim… See more Patient Credits Her MDVIP-Affiliated Doctor with Improving Health and Dodging Expensive Emergency Department VisitBy Sean KelleyMDVIPApril 4, 2016 When Rebecca Champion met her MDVIP physician Dr. Jacqueline Pearson, she frankly didn't know what to expect. She had spent more than 20 years in the same primary care practice before her physician stopped taking insurance. Then Champion was passed onto another doctor. In all, she bounced around to… See more Ditch Your Multivitamin and Ask Your Primary Care Doctor About These 7 Vitamins and SupplementsBy Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPMarch 30, 2016 Back in the day, all you had to do to get your nutrients was to eat a healthy diet. However, we’re living in an age of fast foods, processed meals and GMOs, which is why primary care physicians have begun recommending supplements to maintain optimal health. But the dizzying array of… See more The Science Behind Happiness and Its Impact on HealthBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMarch 29, 2016 Years of studies suggest that happiness can improve quality of life because happy people tend to have better jobs they excel at and are more satisfied with marriages and friendships. But in recent years, scientists have begun focusing on how that happiness impacts people’s health and happiness.… See more Keep Your Brain Fit By Keeping Your Gut HealthyBy Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPMarch 22, 2016 More and more people are focusing on brain health and with good reason. As Americans live longer, age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s are rising. According to AARP’s 2015 survey 93 percent of Americans consider brain health important but few know how to improve or maintain it. And while many… See more Resolve to Consume More Olive OilBy Louis B Malinow, M.D.MDVIPFebruary 24, 2016 Now that it's late February, many New Year’s resolutions have probably fallen by the wayside. However, I hope that everyone can remain committed to just a few small changes throughout 2016 which may improve your health, wellbeing and life expectancy. For instance, this year, resolve to break your "… See more Foods that May Help Boost Your Estrogen and Testosterone LevelsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESFebruary 9, 2016 During a woman’s transition into menopause, a period often referred to as perimenopause, her progesterone, testosterone and estrogen levels begin declining. This raises a woman’s risk for CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) because estrogen increases good cholesterol (HDL), decreases bad cholesterol (LDL… 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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