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Understanding the Side Effects of the New COVID-19 Vaccines
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
December 15, 2020
Like other vaccines, the COVID vaccines have minor side effects.
A few weeks ago, several of my MDVIP colleagues and I took part in AstraZeneca's phase 3 clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine. We still don't officially know which of us received placebo and which of us received the real deal. But I'm pretty certain I got the actual vaccine. Why? Side effects.… See more
Will This Year’s Flu Season Be a Bad One?
December 10, 2020
The 2020-2021 flu season could be light if countermeasures against COVID help prevent spread. But don't count on that. Get your flu shot.
With COVID-19 infections still setting records, the 2020/2021 flu season is just getting underway in the Northern hemisphere. The question on many epidemiologists’ minds: Will it be worse or better than past years? In the plus column: Community measures implemented for the coronavirus pandemic… See more
10 Last-Minute Healthy Gift Ideas for Under $50
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
Healthy Holiday Gifts Under $50
Giving the gift of health to your family and friends can be expensive. But this year, you can be a “Healthy Santa," with our list of wellness gift ideas that won’t break the bank.     An Herb Mill is a thoughtful gift for someone who cooks or is trying to… See more
Simple Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 3, 2020
Healthy Holidays
Your holiday lifestyle is probably different than your usual routine. Maybe you consume more calories—a lot more if you’re like most people. Or maybe you stress over juggling social, work and family commitments. Or maybe the shopping, decorating and gift wrapping is enough to push you over the edge… See more
The Protein Paradox: Too Much or Too Little Protein Can Cause Problems
November 17, 2020
Are High Protein Diets Healthy?
In 2003 a new weight loss fad began emerging—high protein diets. For a while, these high-protein, low-carb diets seemed like the Holy Grail of weight loss. Over time, many people found these diets difficult to sustain and associated with some health issues. The diets fell out of favor as a… See more
The Latest on COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatment
August 13, 2020
We asked one of America's top virus scientists, Erica Saphire, PhD, a researcher at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology and a professor of immunology and microbial science, to brief members on the latest COVID-19 vaccine and treatment news. Saphire has been on the frontlines of viral research… See more
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
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

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