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What Role Does Sugar Play in Heart Disease?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 6, 2017
Sugar May Cause Heart Disease
The average American gets about 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. Added sugars — from high fructose corn syrup to honey — are sugars and syrups that manufacturers add to processed foods. Ten percent may not seem like very much, but added sugars are empty calories that can lead to… See more
When It Comes to Alzheimer’s, Coffee May Be Liquid Gold
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 3, 2017
Coffee is one of the healthiest drinks on earth
Coffee. It’s probably the healthiest beverage on earth. Yes, you read correctly. Why? Studies suggest that coffee helps protect us from Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some cancers. But most importantly, two large-scale meta-analyses (statistical procedure for… See more
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil For Diabetes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 13, 2017
Olive Oil and Type 2 Diabetes
High fat foods and oils have been vilified as potential causes of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease for decades. It’s only been within the last few years that nutrition experts began pushing the benefits of healthy fats, particularly olive oil, to Americans. The Health Benefits of… See more
Caffeine May Be Triggering Your Sweet Tooth
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2017
Coffee Can Trigger Cravings for Sweets
Coffee and donuts go together. The pairing even inspired the name of worldwide donut shop and coffeehouse – Dunkin’ Donuts. Why does coffee go so well with donuts, as well as… See more
Soda May Be Bad for Your Brain, Studies Suggest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2017
New studies link drinking soda to stroke and memory issues
Call it what you want—soda, tonic, soft drinks, pop or Coke—it’s one of the most popular beverages in the United States. Consumers drink 40 million gallons of soda in the U.S. Even though consumption is falling in the U.S., 50 percent of Americans drink soda every day, according to Gallup. Soda… See more
Eat Smart for Your Heart
By Louis B Malinow, MD
MDVIP
July 11, 2017
Heart-healthy Foods
Eating the right foods for your heart is especially important if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACSVD), which occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. A heart-healthy diet can also help prevent ACSVD. But if you’re confused about what to put in your grocery cart, you’re not… See more
A Banana a Day: New Study Suggests Potassium Helps Lower Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 15, 2017
bananas and blood pressure
Did you know that dietary potassium, found in fruits and vegetables like bananas, sweet potatoes and spinach can help control blood pressure?  

Research shows that too little potassium can increase your risk of hypertension and stroke. But studies also show that people who have high… See more
MDVIP Benefits Can Help You Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 15, 2017
New Year's Resolutions MDVIP Can Help You
Most of us strive to be the best we can be. Although there are many approaches to self-improvement, the process usually begins with setting goals. Some people focus on new goals whenever the inspiration strikes them; whereas, others wait until the end or beginning of a year to establish New Year’s… See more
Confused by Nutrition News? Go Ahead, Have That Cup of Coffee
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
July 18, 2016
Is Coffee is Healthy?
It’s a safe bet you’ve heard both good things and bad things about drinking coffee. On the bad side: All that caffeine isn’t good for you, it can stunt your growth, and coffee may cause cancer. The good stuff: Coffee helps you focus and may lower your risk of certain diseases. For more than a… See more
Resolve to Consume More Olive Oil
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 24, 2016
Healthy Fats Can Help Protect Your Heart
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

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