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Focus Less on Your Cholesterol Screening and More on These 3 Tests
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 16, 2018
Focus Less on Cholesterol Screenings and Moe on These 3 Tests
I realize it’s already February, but I have a resolution for you. Focus less on your cholesterol numbers. Make 2018 the year you switched your attention to your insulin level, inflammation level and LDL (bad cholesterol) particle number. Yes, I know, for years you’ve been told that cholesterol… See more
Are You in Your Doctor’s Blind Spot?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 15, 2018
You May Need More than Just a Cholesterol Test to Determine Your Risk for Heart Disease
Every so often I have a new patient and need to scour their medical record to prepare for their appointment. In all the years I’ve been practicing, I often notice that records are missing appropriate testing to assess risk of a heart attack. This also includes records from cardiology offices. Yes… See more
Lower Inflammation to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
February 14, 2018
Controlling Inflammation Can Help You Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke
You may know that inflammation is an important aspect of health, but if you’re like most people, you don’t know exactly why. That’s understandable. Inflammation is a complex process.  Sometimes inflammation is a good thing, like when you cut yourself shaving. Your body sends cells to the… See more
15 Surprising Things Containing Artificial Sweeteners
January 17, 2018
chewing gum
The long list of products containing artificial sugar substitutes continues to grow. The following may surprise you*. *Not all brands contain synthetic sugars. Always check the label. Alcoholic beverages Chewing gum Chewable vitamins Cough syrup and liquid medicines Electrolyte water… See more
Are Diet Sodas Really Bad for You?
January 17, 2018
Diet sodas
If you think your diet soda habit of three, four, five or more cans every day helps keep your calorie intake down, think before you drink. Research shows that the sugar substitutes in beverages damage our diet and may be detrimental to our health. Studies have linked artificial sweeteners to an… See more
6 FDA-Approved Sugar Substitutes
January 17, 2018
Sweet and low saccharin
Artificial sweeteners are not as new as you might think. They date back to the 19th Century when saccharin was first discovered accidentally in 1879 by scientists doing an unrelated experiment. Since then, there has been debate across decades over the safety of artificial sweeteners. Fast forward… See more
33 Foods With Lots of Added Sugar
January 17, 2018
Hidden Added Sugar
Added sugar is everywhere. It’s where you expect it – soft drinks, ice cream, cakes and cookies — and places where you might not — sports drinks, instant oatmeal, barbecue sauce and yogurt. Here’s a list of processed foods that probably contain more added sugar than you might expect: … See more
10 Natural Sugar Alternatives
January 17, 2018
Banana puree
Don’t reach for a packet or box of sugar substitute for your coffee and cooking. Instead try these nature-made sweeteners. Unlike alternative sweeteners, in moderation they’ll sweeten your diet without damaging your health or sabotaging your weight management plan. Keep in mind, they do have carbs… See more
How to Reduce Added Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners in Your Diet
January 17, 2018
how to reduce sugar intake
You know too much sugar and artificial sweeteners are bad for you. Here are some tips to help you reduce their role on your diet: Become a label reader.
The best way to avoid added sugar and artificial sweeteners is to recognize the foods manufactures put them in. It also… See more
Cold or Flu? Learn the Symptoms
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
cold or flu
You’re sneezing, coughing and long for your bed. Is it a cold, which will probably clear up in a couple of days? Or is it the flu, which will sideline you for weeks? As many as 20 percent of Americans catch the flu annually, leading to about 200,000 hospitalizations and between 3,… See more

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