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Perspective on the Vegan Documentary "What the Health"?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
December 12, 2017
what the health
Have you seen What the Health? It’s a Netflix vegan documentary that critiques the meat and dairy industries. I've gotten a lot of questions about it lately and I thought I’d share some of my insights. Keep in mind that What the Health? is a movie produced to promote veganism.… See more
Do I Have High Blood Pressure Now? Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 8, 2017
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
For years high blood pressure was defined as a reading of 140/90 or higher. Now 130/80 or higher is considered high or hypertensive, according to new scientific guidelines released by the American Heart Association. Although 120/80 remains normal, systolic readings (top number) between 121 and 129… See more
Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Learn Common—and Not So Common—Risk Factors
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 8, 2017
Risk Factors for Diabetes
Diabetes is not a rare condition – in fact, it’s an epidemic in the U.S. More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and another 84 million have prediabetes, a condition of elevated blood sugar levels that often leads to type 2. Why do so many Americans have type 2 diabetes? Experts say… See more
Eating More Foods High in Calcium May Help Prevent Sudden Cardiac Arrest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 7, 2017
High Calcium Foods and Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is scary: Someone collapses. They have no pulse, they’re not breathing, and they have a complete loss of consciousness. Their heart has suddenly and unexpectedly stopped beating. Usually, they die. In fact, about 350,000 Americans will suffer a sudden cardiac arrest this year… See more
What Role Does Sugar Play in Heart Disease?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 6, 2017
Sugar May Cause Heart Disease
The average American gets about 10 percent of their calories from added sugars. Added sugars — from high fructose corn syrup to honey — are sugars and syrups that manufacturers add to processed foods. Ten percent may not seem like very much, but added sugars are empty calories that can lead to… See more
When It Comes to Alzheimer’s, Coffee May Be Liquid Gold
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
November 3, 2017
Coffee is one of the healthiest drinks on earth
Coffee. It’s probably the healthiest beverage on earth. Yes, you read correctly. Why? Studies suggest that coffee helps protect us from Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and even some cancers. But most importantly, two large-scale meta-analyses (statistical procedure for… See more
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil For Diabetes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 13, 2017
Olive Oil and Type 2 Diabetes
High fat foods and oils have been vilified as potential causes of obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease for decades. It’s only been within the last few years that nutrition experts began pushing the benefits of healthy fats, particularly olive oil, to Americans. The Health Benefits of… See more
Researchers Link Early-Onset Menopause to a Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 22, 2017
Early Menopause and Type 2 Diabetes
Early menopause has long been associated with symptoms like weight gain, bone thinning and insomnia, but new research also links early-onset menopause and type 2 diabetes.… See more
Dr. Welby Isn’t Well: My Journey to Being a Healthier Primary Care Doctor
September 19, 2017
Doctors today aren’t so well. Trust me, I know. I remember waking up each day dreading going into my primary care practice. I’d check my appointment schedule and literally feel sick to my stomach, with 25 patients to see – every day, day after day – and only 10 minutes with each,… See more
Physician Health Survey: Is Your Doctor's Health Impacting Yours?
September 19, 2017
Primary care physicians serve as healthy role models for their patients. But doctors don't always practice what they preach. From sleep issues and high stress to poor diet and weight problems, traditional primary care doctors report in the national … See more

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