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How Volunteering, Giving Boosts Your Mood and Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Volunteering and giving to charity both boost health outcomes and make you feel better.
Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? If yes, how did it make you feel? Did it boost your mood? What about when you donated to your favorite charity? It turns out volunteering and giving are two activities associated with good health and longevity.  Let’s focus on volunteering first.… See more
How Having a Purpose Can Lead to Better Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Most Americans close link their family to their purpose in life. Having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes.
Does your life have meaning? Does it have purpose? If you answered yes, here’s some good news: Studies show that having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes. That’s the bottom line, but from there it gets a little murky. Let’s start with how we define what gives us meaning or purpose in… See more
5 Facts About Metabolism that are Misunderstood
March 17, 2022
Woman playing on the floor with her dog
We think we know a lot about weight management and our metabolism. But there’s a surprising number of misconceptions about both — and that can make it harder for us to stay healthy as we age. Here are five misunderstood facts about your metabolism.

What is Metabolism & How Does it Work?…

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How Does Your Metabolism Work?
March 17, 2022
Two older men and a child holding surf boards
You probably hear a lot about your metabolism. From late night TV commercials to internet ads, the world is awash in solutions to speed up your metabolism. But what exactly is our metabolism and what role does it play in our health?

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism is the chemical process… See more
Depression: A Surprising Risk Factor for Heart Disease
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
January 31, 2022
You may not realize it, but your mental health can heavily influence your risk for heart disease. From stress to anxiety to depression, how your feeling can affect your heart's health. Learn more in this video from Dr. Alan Reisinger. TRANSCRIPT: I’m sure you know that things… See more
Tips to Prevent Dry Skin in the Winter
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 18, 2021
elderly person scratching arm
With winter in full swing, you probably find yourself reaching for Chapstick® and body lotion more often. Winter’s dry, cold weather draws moisture away from the skin and can lead to winter itch -- a type of… See more
4 Tips That Can Help You Achieve Your Resolutions
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
December 13, 2021
New Years Resolutions
As an internal medicine physician for 36 years, I was never fond of New Year’s resolutions. They always seemed artificial and destined to fail. And if you’ve ever made one, you probably know what I’m talking about. 

New Years Resolutions Statistics

In fact, about 45 percent of… See more
How Sleep Works and How Not Getting Enough Affects Your Health
November 1, 2021
What's an ideal amount of sleep? It's pretty much the same no matter what your age is.
You surely know by now that there’s an “ideal” amount of sleep we’re supposed to get at night: roughly seven to nine hours. This applies to the entire age range for adults, whether you’re 18 or 88.  And it’s not a loose suggestion, like how many days a week you should shower.  Sleep… See more
23 Tips for Getting More Sleep
November 1, 2021
Follow these tips for better 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, how much you exercise — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing… See more
New Guidelines Under Consideration for Aspirin and Heart Disease
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
October 18, 2021
Should aspirin be used as a primary preventive measure for heart disease?
Since the 1980s, doctors have been prescribing aspirin to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, especially in individuals at high risk. But in recent years, studies have shown that aspirin, which is often prescribed because it helps inhibit blood clot formation that can block your arteries, may… See more

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