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Our Members Know a Lot About Heart Disease
March 15, 2019
MDVIP Members Know a Lot About Heart Disease
When it comes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), members in MDVIP-affiliated practices know a lot. That was one positive takeaway from a national survey of consumers’ understanding of CVD recently conducted by MDVIP and Ipsos. For example, most members knew that, in addition to cholesterol… See more
Is Your Doctor Taking a Deeper Dive into Your Heart Health?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 15, 2019
Vials of blood
Many of my patients are concerned about heart disease -- and with good reason. It’s the leading cause of death in the United States, despite having effective tools to help detect and prevent it. What’s even more of a head-scratcher is that our understanding of heart disease prevention far out-… See more
Firefighters Study Reveals Risk of Heart Disease is Linked to Push-Up Capacity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 15, 2019
Pushups
How many push-ups can you do? It may sound like an arbitrary question, but it turns out the number of push-ups you can do may be tied to your future risk of a heart attack, according to a study published in JAMA Network… See more
Is Yoga the Perfect Workout for You?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 13, 2019
Yoga class
For many, yoga is the ultimate low-impact exercise. But yoga isn’t for everyone. Read on to find out if yoga is really right for you.

Effects of Yoga on the Joints

Good: It’s easy on your joints. 
Yoga can help improve strength, balance and coordination without… See more
The Other Lipid: What Are Triglycerides and 7 Cholesterol Questions, Answered
March 8, 2019
Blood draws
When it comes to your heart health, you probably know some of the most important numbers to watch for: blood pressure, weight, cholesterol – especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad” cholesterol. Did you know you should also keep tabs on your triglycerides to help prevent your risk of… See more
Depression and Cardiovascular Disease: The Connection That Can Break Your Heart
March 5, 2019
heart disease depression happiness
It’s not exactly news: Heart disease and depression, two of the most common chronic conditions in America, are also linked to each other. Researchers, who have been looking at the connection for decades, know that at least one-fourth of all heart disease patients have depression – many are… See more
Can Lack of Sleep Increase Heart Disease Risk? The Answer Might Lie in Hypocretin
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 4, 2019
How Does Sleep Prevent Heart Disease?
Over the last decade, experts have told us getting seven to eight hours of sleep every night can help protect us against heart disease. Ever wondered why? Researchers think they might have the answer. Healthy, sound sleep triggers a mechanism designed to protect your arteries, according to a… See more
Oral Health: The Often-Overlooked Casualty of Stress
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 5, 2019
Stress can lead to poor oral health
You’re probably aware of the toll everyday stress takes on your health. Headaches, weight gain, insomnia – the list goes on and on. But you may not realize how stress affects your oral health. People with greater… See more
Stress Causing Skin Aging & How You Can Control It
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 5, 2019
aging skin stress causes
After a stressful situation or long illness, there’s a good chance you’ll notice a few more wrinkles on your face. It’s not news that stress is involved in premature aging. But stress is an unavoidable part of life. Is it possible to prevent some stress-related premature skin aging? When you’re… See more
Heart Disease By the Numbers
January 29, 2019
Download the hi-res PDF of this infographic.   Quiz: Test Your Heart Attack IQ … See more

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