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How Social Connections Help Us
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 11, 2023
How Social Connections Help Us
Living longer and healthier isn’t always about exercise and healthy eating. While these things are important and account for a huge part of our health span - the period of our lives we live without chronic conditions and mobility issues -- there are other factors that play a big role too, including… See more
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 7, 2023
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
When I was in school growing up in New York, hardly anybody had food allergies. Nobody sat alone at an allergy table, and peanut butter was practically cuisine du jour. A lot has changed. Today, food allergies affect a growing number of American adults – about 2 percent. They cause 30,000… See more
Four Ways to Stay Safe Amidst the Tripledemic
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 6, 2023
elderly person coughing into hand
For the last few years, hospital workers have generally had only one respiratory illness to focus on – COVID. Patients hospitalized due to respiratory Illness like flu, RSV and pneumonia (unrelated to COVID) were actually kind of rare. Unfortunately, the bugs are back. Since early fall, rates of… See more
Why You Might Want to Pay Attention to Your Dentist
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 21, 2023
Patient in dental chair
Do you see your dentist regularly? If you do, good for you. Unfortunately, only about two-thirds of Americans have seen their dentists in the last 12 months. That’s bad for their teeth, and it may also be bad for their heart. That’s because there’s a link between what’s going on in your mouth and… See more
The Benefits of a Consistent Nightly Sleep Schedule
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
April 19, 2023
A couple sleeping in bed
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more
These Tips Can Help You Achieve Your Resolutions
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 18, 2023
A couple cycling in a park
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. In fact, about 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year, but… See more
How to Manage Grief After Losing a Loved One
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 14, 2023
A nurse consoling an elderly man
The loss of a loved one is an inevitable part of life. Bereavement is a tough and personal journey that can be overwhelming at times, whether the loss is a spouse, child, parent, relative, friend or pet.Bereavement includes grieving, our internal thoughts and feelings on loss, and mourning, our… See more
The Connection Between Muscle and Biological Age
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2023
A women performing exercises with her doctor
Is your doctor on your case to go to the gym? If yes, it’s because strength training helps prolong your life. In fact, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a review 16 studies of that found just 30 to 60 minutes a week of… See more
7 Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet for Healthier Hair
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 13, 2023
A women looking at herself in the mirror
Hair care is important to Americans. In 2022, haircare industry revenue was $13 billion. While hair care products are important if you want hair that looks healthy, it begins with nutrition, not shampoo and conditioner.
Studies have found that eating lean proteins, Omega-3 fatty acids, fat-… See more
How Exercise Can Extend Your Heart and Your Years
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 7, 2023
Man walking with weights in his hands
Let me fill you in on a little secret: There are many things that will help you live a longer, healthier life. You can eat a better diet (and you should), which will help you manage your weight, lower your blood sugar and keep your cholesterol in check. You can manage stress, which will take a… See more

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