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Heart Disease and Lifestyle: What I Learned at MDVIP’s National Meeting
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
November 12, 2018
Doctors Attend MDVIP's National Meeting for Continuing Education
Every few years, MDVIP invites its affiliated physicians to a national meeting. In my 10 years with the company, I’ve been to all of them. This year we met in Dallas. Why do we get together? To learn from each other and experts about the latest medical trends in prevention and wellness – and to… See more
Your Prescription for Metformin Might Be a Blessing in Disguise
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 9, 2018
Metformin Has Benefits Beyond Diabetes Control
Many Americans take metformin. Most of them have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (the drug is also occasionally used to treat type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes). Although you may not love taking metformin, there is a bright side: The drug may… See more
Should You Be Taking Low-Dose Aspirin for Heart Attack Prevention? Check with Your Doctor
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 2, 2018
Should I Take Low-Dose Aspirin
Have you seen the recent study on low-dose aspirins? It’s gotten a lot of media attention because it contradicts conventional wisdom that low-dose aspirin therapy helps prevent heart attacks.  For years, doctors have recommended daily low-dose aspirin therapy for patients with or at risk for… See more
How to Switch to a New Medicare Plan During Open Enrollment
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 15, 2018
How Do I Switch Medicare Plans?
Fall Open Enrollment Period for Medicare kicks off October 15th. This is the time of year when current Medicare enrollees can select or change Medicare benefits. If you’re on a Medicare plan, evaluate your current plan to make sure the coverage and costs fit your needs. To help you, your Medicare… See more
Chronic Conditions & Medicare - How to Prepare for Uncovered Costs
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 9, 2018
Preparing for Unforeseen Medicare Costs
The number of Americans with a chronic condition continues to rise as the American population grays. About 85 percent of older adults have at least one chronic condition and 60 percent have two, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Chronic conditions… See more
Religion May Help Boost Your Longevity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 30, 2018
Can Religion Help Me Live Longer?
Wanting to live forever – or at least as long as possible – is a concept built into the human spirit. In fact, most Americans want to make it to 100, according to a survey conducted by the Stanford Center on Longevity, in partnership with TIME magazine. Advances in medical technology and a… See more
4 Things You Should Do to Boost Your Fat IQ
September 17, 2018
If you've struggled with your weight, you know that fat can be a bad three-letter word. You've warded against it, tried to reduce it and agonized over what fat can do to your self-esteem and your waist line. But how much do you really know about fat? And how much could you improve your life if… See more
Which Genetic Health Risks Should I Worry About?
By Brett A. Wohler, MD
September 6, 2018
Have you heard about at-home kits that screen your genes for disease risk? All you do is send off a saliva sample to a company to find out whether you’re genetically predisposed to get certain illnesses. Doctors having been ordering genetic health-risk tests for years. What’s new is your ability… See more
Another Study Finds Multivitamins Don’t Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 17, 2018
Multivitamins Don't Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
More than one-third of Americans take multivitamins, despite little evidence that they help (there’s little evidence they cause harm either). And now a new study says multivitamins don’t promote cardiovascular health.… See more
MDVIP Ambassador Amy Maza
August 17, 2018
Amy Maza, who works for MDVIP affiliate Dr. Joseph DeRosa in West Field, NJ, is an MDVIP Ambassador for going above and beyond the call of duty and making her patients feel welcome, valued and loved. "The person who is most impactful in my life is… See more

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