Living Well Blog

By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 30, 2016
Back in the day, all you had to do to get your nutrients was to eat a healthy diet. However, we’re living in an age of fast foods, processed meals and GMOs, which is why primary care physicians have begun recommending supplements to maintain optimal health.

But the dizzying array of… See more
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 24, 2016
Now that it's late February, many New Year’s resolutions have probably fallen by the wayside. However, I hope that everyone can remain committed to just a few small changes throughout 2016 which may improve your health, wellbeing and life expectancy. For instance, this year, resolve to break your "… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 9, 2016
During a woman’s transition into menopause, a period often referred to as perimenopause, her progesterone, testosterone and estrogen levels begin declining. This raises a woman’s risk for CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) because estrogen increases good cholesterol (HDL), decreases bad cholesterol (LDL… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 16, 2016
Now that the holiday season has ended, many of us will begin focusing on New Year’s resolutions. Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the most popular resolutions, along with other weight-related goals like drinking less alcohol, eating healthier foods and getting fit. However, the financial… See more
By Bernard Kaminetsky, MD, FACP
MDVIP
October 27, 2015
Remember the good old days of Marcus Welby, the 1970s family physician whose beloved character painted an idealized picture of small town medicine? Back then, doctors were friends of the family, even scoring invites to milestone events like weddings and birthdays. I started my career in 1984 as a… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 17, 2015
For decades, our public health system, healthcare providers and media have touted that lifestyle behaviors like a high-fat diet and elevated cholesterol levels can lead to  coronary artery disease, raising the risk of a heart attack or stroke. However, recent studies have ignited debates… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 5, 2015
September 11, 2013
When John Bach walked into Dr. Michael Monaco’s office, the doctor was very impressed with the man he saw. Mr. Bach, who’d always struggled with his weight, had lost more than 40 pounds. His body mass index – or BMI – improved, taking him from a 42-inch to a 34-inch waist. His cholesterol and A1C,… See more
April 10, 2013
Beautiful hair, skin and nails represent more than just outer beauty – they indicate great overall health. While we often brush off common pet peeves like dry hair or brittle nails as mere annoyances, they can sometimes signal a range of health conditions. Not all beauty issues are cause for alarm… See more
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