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How to Work with Your PCP to Manage Menopause
August 28, 2024

Understanding Menopause 

Menopause is the biological process marking the natural decline of reproductive hormones that ends a woman’s menstrual cycles and prime fertility years for having children. It signals the time when the ovaries lose follicular function, which is the ability to… See more
8 Simple Nutrition Tips for Everyone
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
August 27, 2024
Avocado and olive oils
We all know we’re supposed to “eat healthy.” But what the heck does that even mean? Ask five different people and you’ll get five different answers: paleo, keto, vegan, Mediterranean, low carb. Which is the “correct” diet?During my decades as a primary care physician, two of the most common topics… See more
Why Do Cholesterol Levels Rise in Women After Menopause?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 23, 2024
Post-menopausal female patient talking to doctor
Menopause is a significant psychological and physiological transition in a woman’s life. As women go through perimenopause, they can experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings and insomnia. And while many women expect the typical signs and symptoms of perimenopause, they don’t… See more
Understanding Glaucoma
By Barbara Wirostko MD, FARVO
August 22, 2024
male patient at ophthalmology appointment
Currently, glaucoma affects around 3 million people in the U.S., but the number is expected to rise as the population ages. In fact, experts warn of a potential blindness epidemic if we don’t raise awareness of this disease. Glaucoma has no cure; however, early detection and careful monitoring can… See more
How CGMs Are Changing Our Approach to Diabetes, Fitness and More
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
August 20, 2024
nurse teaching older woman how to use a CGM
If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may have seen or heard of a technology called continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs. They are a significant technological advancement designed to assist individuals with diabetes in managing their blood sugar levels more effectively.A CGM is a small, wearable… See more
How Our Cognitive Abilities Decline as We Age – And 8 Things We Can Do About It
July 23, 2024
Two people eating a healthy meal.
Keith Richards once described getting old as “fascinating.” “The older you get, the older you want to get.”Richards, who recently turned 80, may be fascinated, but many of the rest of us are worried about aging and the challenges that come with it. In fact, two-thirds of Americans, responding to a… See more
5 Preservatives to Avoid
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 19, 2024
Man microwaving processed meal
Processed foods can be a double-edge sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.But there are many… See more
Americans are More Stressed and Sleeping Less
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 19, 2024
Man with insomnia
If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults reporting being so stressed that… See more
Can’t Take HRT? Supplements May Not Be the Best Alternative
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 18, 2024
woman looking at options
In 1942, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals introduced the first hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women going through menopause. Over the intervening decades, doctors have gone back and forth on the safety and efficacy of using… See more
Heart Disease Could Affect 60% of US Adults by 2050, Studies Say
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2024
Overweight man talking to physician
It’s not news that heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for more than a century. And despite public health efforts to lower heart disease rates in the U.S., it continues to lead in mortality causes. In fact, within the next 30 years, heart disease and stroke rates will rise… See more

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