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Your Guide to Returning to Normal After COVID-19 Shutdown
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
April 30, 2020
When your area reopens, keep social distancing and wear a mask.
With various states and the federal government considering easing social distancing restrictions and reopening segments of the economy, it’s important to remember that the coronavirus hasn’t gone away. That means if you’re in a high-risk group – or come into contact with people who are in a high-… See more
If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 17, 2020
If You Smoke or Vape, Now’s the Time to Kick the Habit
In this simplest terms, COVID-19 is respiratory tract infection. It can affect sinuses, nose, throat, trachea and lungs. About 80 percent of cases are mild, producing symptoms similar to the flu such as fever, fatigue, aches/pains, cough, sore throat, runny nose and congestion. With rest and some… See more
Don’t Let the Shutdown Stop Your Workout
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 15, 2020
Don’t Let the Shutdown Stop Your Workout
During the coronavirus shutdown, you might not be able to go to the gym or to your pool or to your yoga class, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. Exercise virtually.  Many fitness professionals are helping Americans begin workouts, as well as continue staying active through the help of… See more
3 Helpful Ways To Boost Mental Health During Quarantine
April 9, 2020
The COVID-19 coronavirus is disrupting almost every aspect of our lives. A level of uncertainty and isolation has become prevalent with social distancing and quarantine measures, which can greatly impact our mental health. This is why it is essential to take care of yourself not only physically,… See more
5 Tips for Maintaining Your Live-In Relationships as You Shelter-in-Place
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 7, 2020
Managing relationships during coronnavirus
Like a lot of Americans, you’re probably sheltering-in-place and you may be stuck doing it for a while. As we all try to flatten the coronavirus curve, you may be wondering how you’re going to manage being cooped up with your spouse, parents, children or roommates 24/7 -- even if they’re your… See more
America Is Going Through the Five Stages of Grief - Remember Compassion
March 28, 2020
Stages of grief
The new coronavirus is taking its toll on our collective mental health. Worn out, angry, worried, confused: These are just some of the emotions my patients feel. I’m sure these apply to many of you and your loved ones, too. What I tell my patients, and what I hope to impart to a broader audience… See more
What I’m Doing to Survive the Coronavirus Shutdown
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
March 20, 2020
Stay close even if you're social distancing.
It’s been a difficult month for patients and physicians alike. As a doctor, a mom and a daughter, I’ve been worried about a lot of different people. My 85-year-old mother, for example, lives in New York, about 1,300 miles from us. At first, I was worried about whether I should fly up to see her or… See more
Preventing Heart Disease Starts Now
March 4, 2020
How to prevent heart disease
You probably don’t think much about heart disease if you’re under 50 years of age. But heart disease is a killer – in fact, it’s the number one cause of death in the U.S. Your lifetime risk for developing heart disease after age 40 is nearly 50 percent if you’re a man and 32 percent if you’re a… See more
How to Understand Nutritional Studies
February 25, 2020
Here's how to understand nutritional studies
Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on what is healthy and what isn’t when it comes to eating. Should you eat fewer carbs or less fat? When should you eat more meals or fewer? Should you fast? What about superfoods? Is that plant-based burger healthy? Nearly every day a new study comes out telling… See more
6 Natural Ways to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain
January 22, 2020
Cold therapy can help with osteoarthritis pain.
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 31 million Americans. It seems there are practically as many “natural remedies” that promise arthritis relief. Unfortunately, most of them, from copper bracelets to apple cider vinegar, don’t work. The good news is that there are a few science-backed, drug-free ways to… See more

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