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As an MDVIP patient, you have the luxury of long appointments (averaging 45… See more Embarrassing but Crucial Symptoms Doctors Wish You’d Tell Them That Many Patients Don’tJune 14, 2019 There are very few people except seven- or eight-year-old boys who enjoy and feel confident talking openly about embarrassing health issues without squirming, cringing and feeling super nervous. But when it comes to your health, you need to get comfortable in doing so in the confidential space of… See more 8 Things You Need to Tell Your DoctorJune 14, 2019 Here are eight things your doc absolutely needs to know, as they can indicate some pretty serious—even life-threatening—conditions that may need to be ruled out with tests, considered when issues occur down the line, or at the very least impact your ongoing overall health and wellbeing. 1.… See more What Happens During a Heart AttackJune 13, 2019 The term “heart attack” is kind of a misnomer. Nothing actually attacks your heart. So, what really happens during a heart attack? In a nutshell, a coronary artery becomes blocked. This prevents blood from flowing to the heart, and as a result your heart muscle is damaged. The medical… See more Rethink Your Dairy-Free Diet: Health Benefits of Whole-Fat Dairy ProductsBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 16, 2019 For decades, the advice on dietary fat was clear – steer clear of saturated fat, the type commonly found in meats, whole-fat dairy products and coconuts. But over the last few years, that advice regarding no-dairy diets has been turned on its head.… See more Do You Need a Measles Booster?By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESMay 15, 2019 A 43-year-old Israeli flight attendant recently contracted measles, leading to encephalitis (brain inflammation) and a coma. While a measles outbreak is currently affecting nearly half of U.S. states, most people being infected haven’t been vaccinated. What’s different about the Israeli flight… See more Why Heart Experts Swear by the Mediterranean DietBy Sean KelleyMDVIPApril 26, 2019 When it comes to heart health, eating like an American probably isn’t your best bet. That’s because our diets are high in unhealthy fats, processed foods and lots of carbs. But one diet in particular always gets highlighted by researchers and health experts: the Mediterranean diet. The… See more Five Myths About Exercise and Your Heart – BustedBy Sean KelleyMDVIPApril 26, 2019 If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a good idea on what types of exercise is good for your heart: running, swimming, bicycling. In short, cardiovascular exercise – and lots of it. But you may be surprised to learn that strength training may actually be better for your heart. Here are… See more Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESApril 12, 2019 Americans love fried food. About 33 percent of American adults eat fast-food, usually fried, every day. Fried chicken, Buffalo wings, fried fish, French fries, tacos and tortillas — it's a long list and heavy in America's favorite foods. Favorite or not, eating fried foods raises the… See more The 3 Biggest Risk Factors for Heart DiseaseMarch 22, 2019 Every year in the U.S., there are well over 700,000 new heart attacks and 335,000 repeat heart attacks. It doesn’t have to be that way. Everyone can take simple steps to reduce the modifiable risk factors of heart disease. And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. 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