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Alcohol & Medication: What You Should Know
July 22, 2020

Does Alcohol Affect Medication?

You’ve read the warning on your prescription bottle or over-the-counter medicine countless times: “Do Not Drink Alcohol With This Drug.” Chances are, you’ve ignored that warning countless times.  Did we guess right? If so, you’re in good company –… See more
Alcohol & aging: How Much Drinking is Too Much?
July 22, 2020

How Much Drinking is Too Much

When you hear the term binge drinking, you may think of college students drinking all night. But binge drinking can and does occur at all ages – and the threshold for a “binge” may be lower than you think. 

Binge Drinking Facts

The National… See more
Benefits of Alcohol on the Brain
July 22, 2020
alcohol and the brain
Anyone who has ever had too much to drink knows that alcohol affects your brain. Slurred speech, slowed reflexes and blurry vision are obvious examples of “a few too many.” Regular, heavy drinking can permanently alter your brain function.  … See more
Vaccines: How They're Developed, How They Work and When We Can Expect a COVID Vaccine
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
July 22, 2020
When will a covid vaccine be available?
Since the coronavirus pandemic began in early 2020, we've heard a lot about vaccines. There have been promises for quick vaccine development as well as warnings about how long it really takes to develop a safe, effective vaccine.  You’ve also probably heard that a coronavirus vaccine is… See more
Type of Vaccines
July 22, 2020
  Here are the four basic types of vaccines.  Live-attenuated vaccines: use a weakened (or attenuated) version of the germ that causes a specific disease. One or two doses of the vaccines can provide strong, life-long protection. However, these types of vaccines can be… See more
Taking Care of Your Heart Can Help Maintain Your Brain Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 21, 2020
You can reduce your risk for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease by exercising, eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, controlling blood pressure and inflammation and managing stress.

And to help maintain brain health, try to:… See more
How Much Do You Know About Medical Marijuana? Maybe Not as Much as You Think
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 20, 2020
As of early 2020, 33 states legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes and another 11 states plus Washington, D.C. legalized it for recreational use. That’s a lot of people who can legally use Mary Jane. Of course, people use it for different reasons.  Recreational users want to experience… See more
COVID-19: Why Do Some People Develop Life Threatening Complications?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2020
Since early 2020, medical and public health professionals have been scrambling to understand COVID-19. So far, a majority of those whose infections were confirmed with testing — 80 percent — had mild symptoms and recovered with little medical intervention, which is obviously great news. … See more
Will You Be Ready to Fight Off the Next Virus?
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
July 16, 2020
Over the years, you've probably seen many magazine articles and TV shows talking about unique herbs and exotic fruits that can boost your immune system. Unfortunately, there's no magic pill where your immune system is concerned. You’ll need to put in the work to get your whole body healthier.… See more
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 3, 2020
Want to Run a Marathon? Train at a Slower Pace for Your Heart
It’s not news that exercise -- particularly aerobic activity – is good for your heart. And as long as your doctor approves, it’s never too late to begin working out to improve your cardiovascular health.  But a lot of people, once they get into the groove of their workouts, quickly go… See more

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