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Caffeine May Be Triggering Your Sweet Tooth
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2017
Coffee Can Trigger Cravings for Sweets
Coffee and donuts go together. The pairing even inspired the name of worldwide donut shop and coffeehouse – Dunkin’ Donuts. Why does coffee go so well with donuts, as well as… See more
How Does the Paleo Diet Stack Up Scientifically?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
August 26, 2017
paleo diet facts
For those of you eating Paleo and wondering how it stacks up scientifically, here's a bit of data, courtesy of Mark Sisson. 1. A population of Australian aborigines living the typical "city" life were asked to revert to a traditional aboriginal diet consisting of primarily animals and plants. This… See more
Soda May Be Bad for Your Brain, Studies Suggest
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2017
New studies link drinking soda to stroke and memory issues
Call it what you want—soda, tonic, soft drinks, pop or Coke—it’s one of the most popular beverages in the United States. Consumers drink 40 million gallons of soda in the U.S. Even though consumption is falling in the U.S., 50 percent of Americans drink soda every day, according to Gallup. Soda… See more
Flu Vaccine in a Patch? Study Suggests It Works as Well as an Injection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 18, 2017
Could you get your flu vaccine from a patch?
Hate getting a flu shot every year? Good news: The future of flu shots may be a painless patch. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Tech have developed and tested a bandage-strip sized patch; results were published in a recent edition of The Lancet. The patch is designed to… See more
A Change of Heart: A Simple Test Revealed Active Patient Had High Risk of Heart Attack
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 11, 2017
MDVIP-Patient Credits Doctor and Wellness Program with Preventing Heart Attack
At age 61, Oscar Mestas didn’t have any obvious symptoms of cardiovascular disease. His cholesterol and blood pressure were normal. And he was physically active—he spent his career as an urban forester for the Texas Forest Service. Hiking and backpacking were part of his job. In his spare time, he… See more
Eat Smart for Your Heart
By Louis B Malinow, MD
MDVIP
July 11, 2017
Heart-healthy Foods
Eating the right foods for your heart is especially important if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACSVD), which occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. A heart-healthy diet can also help prevent ACSVD. But if you’re confused about what to put in your grocery cart, you’re not… See more
How to Prevent Medicare Prescription Claims Denials
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 10, 2017
Tips to Help You Avoid Medicare Prescription Claim Denials
Have you ever had a prescription claim denied by Medicare? It can be stressful and scary. You need your medicine – but it’s too expensive to pay for all of it out-of-pocket — which is why you have coverage to begin with. It can be frustrating too because the denial… See more
Up Your Game: Take More Precautions Against Ticks This Summer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 22, 2017
Tick borne illness outside
Experts are predicting a longer, more severe tick season this summer, which may trigger an outbreak of tick-borne illnesses. In particular, researchers are worried about an uptick in Lyme disease and Powassan virus, a rare condition that  can cause brain inflammation. 

While Lyme… See more
Need Pick Me Up? Consider Other Means to Boost Your Energy Besides Energy Drinks
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 21, 2017
Energy drinks can cause issues for people with heart disease
Until a few years ago, millennials were the driving force behind sales of Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar and other so-called energy drinks. But that trend has been changing. In fact, Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers are now significant consumers of the highly caffeinated beverages.

While energy… See more
Simple Tips to Control Mosquitoes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 20, 2017
mosquitoes at dusk
Zika may be public enemy number one when it comes to mosquito-borne viruses, but it’s not the only threat these insects pose. Other mosquito-borne viruses such as West Nile virus, dengue fever, malaria and Chikungunya also worry public health officials. Why are mosquitoes suddenly such a… See more

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