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VIDEO: How Inflammation Can Hurt Your Heart
November 11, 2019
When it comes to heart attacks and stroke, your cholesterol level isn't the only factor. In fact, half of all people who show up at the emergency department having a heart attack have NORMAL cholesterol. But what they have in common with other heart attack victims is inflammation. Here's how… See more
Vaping: What You Need to Know
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 13, 2019
Risks of Vaping
Vaping gained traction over the last 15 years because it seemed like a healthier – possibly even lifesaving -- alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes. And since electronic nicotine delivery systems such as vapes, vape pens, hookah pens, e-cigs, tank systems and mods don’t need ashtrays to… See more
Hate Exercise? This New Fitness Trend Might Be for You
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2019
Hate Exercise? This New Fitness Trend Might Be for You
A new trend in physical activity is quickly gaining popularity -- high-intensity interval physical activity (HIIPA). It’s based on the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method and could be a way for you to get the benefits of intense training without the risks or even working out. HIIT… See more
Sleep Apnea Self-Risk Assessment
July 15, 2019
Sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart disease.
Answer the following questions below to determine if you might be at risk. If you answer “true” to three or more of these questions, you may be at moderate to high risk for sleep apnea.* Take these results to your MDVIP-affiliated physician, who may suggest further evaluation. Apnea… See more
4 Natural Sleep Remedies
July 10, 2019
Light therapy may be able to help you sleep.
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy. In fact, it's estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep-related problems.   When you're tossing and turning, your first instinct may be to try a pill. But there are effective sleep remedies beyond a… See more
How to Set Up a Sleep Oasis
July 10, 2019
How to create a great place to sleep
A lot of surprising things can affect your sleep. For example, what you drink and when you drink it, electronic devices like your phone or tablet, the temperature of the room — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing good sleep hygiene… See more
Tips for getting more sleep
July 10, 2019
Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity every day to help with sleep.
Try the following tips to help you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week at least four hours before bedtime. Limit alcoholic beverages throughout the day and avoid them after 5 pm.… See more
What Happens During a Heart Attack
June 13, 2019
What Happens During a Heart Attack
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 Products
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 16, 2019
Dairy is Heart Healthy
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
Why Heart Experts Swear by the Mediterranean Diet
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 26, 2019
Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
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

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