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Our Members Know a Lot About Heart Disease
March 15, 2019
MDVIP Members Know a Lot About Heart Disease
When it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), members in MDVIP-affiliated practices know a lot. That was one positive takeaway from a national survey of consumers’ understanding of CVD recently conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos. For example, most members knew that, in addition to cholesterol… See more
Is Your Doctor Taking a Deeper Dive into Your Heart Health?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 15, 2019
Vials of blood
Many of my patients are concerned about heart disease -- and with good reason. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, despite having effective tools to help detect and prevent it. What’s even more of a head-scratcher is that our understanding of heart disease prevention far out-… See more
Firefighters Study Reveals Risk of Heart Disease is Linked to Push-Up Capacity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 15, 2019
Pushups
How many push-ups can you do? It may sound like an arbitrary question, but it turns out the number of push-ups you can do may be tied to your future risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in JAMA Network… See more
Is Yoga the Perfect Workout for You?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 13, 2019
Yoga class
For many, yoga is the ultimate low-impact exercise. But yoga isn’t for everyone. Read on to find out if yoga is really right for you.

Effects of Yoga on the Joints

Good: It’s easy on your joints. 
Yoga can help improve strength, balance and coordination without… See more
The Other Lipid: What Are Triglycerides and 7 Cholesterol Questions, Answered
March 8, 2019
Blood draws
When it comes to your heart health, you probably know some of the most important numbers to watch for: blood pressure, weight, cholesterol – especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. Did you know you should also keep tabs on your triglycerides to help prevent your risk of… See more
Can Lack of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk? The Answer Might Lie in Hypocretin
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 4, 2019
How Does Sleep Prevent Heart Disease?
Over the last decade, experts have told us getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night can help protect us against heart disease. Ever wondered why? Researchers think they might have the answer. Healthy, sound sleep triggers a mechanism designed to protect your arteries, according to a… See more
When to Take Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 10, 2018
I have type 2 diabetes. Should I take insulin?
If you have type 2 diabetes, you’re probably aware of how difficult it can be to manage. You may struggle keeping your A1c levels in line despite exercising, managing your weight, eating a healthy diet and taking a prescription medication.

Cause of Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is caused by… See more
Effects of Stress on Your Body
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 7, 2018
How Does the Body Respond to Stress?
Stress is a part of our everyday lives. Oddly enough, some of it can be positive, driving you to perform better and achieve more. But for the most part, it gets a bad rap and deservedly so -- stress-related conditions account for 75 to 90 percent of appointments to primary care doctors. 

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Heart Disease and Lifestyle: What I Learned at MDVIP’s National Meeting
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
November 12, 2018
Doctors Attend MDVIP's National Meeting for Continuing Education
Every few years, MDVIP invites its affiliated physicians to a national meeting. In my 10 years with the company, I’ve been to all of them. This year we met in Dallas. Why do we get together? To learn from each other and experts about the latest medical trends in prevention and wellness – and to… See more
Your Prescription for Metformin Might Be a Blessing in Disguise
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 9, 2018
Metformin Has Benefits Beyond Diabetes Control
Many Americans take metformin. Most of them have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (the drug is also occasionally used to treat type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes). Although you may not love taking metformin, there is a bright side: The drug may… See more

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