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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
If I’ve Had COVID, Should I Get a Vaccine? And Other Questions About the New Vaccines
December 9, 2020
With promising COVID-19 vaccines advancing through clinical trials and being reviewed by regulators, MDVIP recently asked nationally renown immunologist and virologist Dr. Shane Crotty to answer some common coronavirus vaccine questions.  Crotty, from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (… See more
COVID-19 Vaccine and Immunity Update for Affiliates and Physicians
December 8, 2020
With at least three promising vaccine candidates advancing through clinical trials, we recently hosted a discussion with immunologist and virologist Dr. Shane Crotty from the La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) Coronavirus Taskforce. Crotty is among the world’s most influential scientific… See more
Christmas May Be Bluer than Usual: Dealing with Seasonal Depression During the COVID Pandemic
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
COVID and SAD
If you’re like a lot of people, you’re probably relieved we’re wrapping up 2020. This past year certainly has been one for the books. COVID-19 has transformed how we socialize, work, even handle chores. Unfortunately,… 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
New Study Suggests People Who Have Recovered from COVID-19 Have a Higher Risk for Mental Health Issues
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 2, 2020
Covid and depression
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that can wreak havoc on your health. While most people experience symptoms similar to a strong cold or bout of flu and recover within a few weeks, some people develop serious complications such as lung infections, pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. They may… See more
How the Coronavirus Is Different from the Flu, Colds And Allergies
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 2, 2020
You’re coughing, fatigued and have a sore throat. It could be seasonal allergies or the beginnings of a cold. Or it could be something more serious like influenza or coronavirus. This chart can help you recognize symptoms of coronavirus, colds, flu and allergies so that you can work with your… See more
Flu Raises Your Risk for a Heart Attack Seven Days After It Strikes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 1, 2020
Flu Raises Risk of Heart Attack Six Fold Within One Week of Striking
Catching the flu may have more serious consequences than a few weeks in bed: It can trigger heart attacks. Medical experts have long suspected a connection between the flu (and other respiratory illnesses) and heart attacks for years but weren’t able to confirm it until a recent study … See more
Why I Recommend Olive Oil
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 17, 2020
Olive oil health benefits
I encourage my patients to increase healthy fat intake. Along with fish, certain nuts and seeds, avocado, and even a few saturated fats like coconut oil, I strongly advocate for daily intake of extra virgin olive oil. Most patients know that olive oil is healthy, but are confused about how to… See more

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