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My Take on #BoomerHealth: Reactions to Our National Survey
By Bernard Kaminetsky, MD, FACP
MDVIP
October 27, 2015
Boomer Health Survey
Remember the good old days of Marcus Welby, the 1970s family physician whose beloved character painted an idealized picture of small town medicine? Back then, doctors were friends of the family, even scoring invites to milestone events like weddings and birthdays. I started my career in 1984 as a… See more
Dietary Changes May Help Prevent Cancer
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
October 20, 2015
Can Food Help Prevent Cancer?
One in two men and one in three women will develop cancer in sometime their lifetime. Although a few patients diagnosed with either chronic myelogenous leukemia or breast cancer can attribute their illness to a hereditary abnormal gene, most people believe their cancer was a result of a mutation to… See more
New Research Sheds Light on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 15, 2015
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome, recently renamed myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is a complex disorder that affects about one million Americans. ME/CFS can strike anyone but most often occurs among middle-aged Caucasian women, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control… See more
Control Your Allergies By Strengthening Your Immune System
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 10, 2015
How Can I Control My Allergies
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of Americans living with environmental allergies is rising. Currently, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Allergies estimates that as many as 50 million people suffer with allergies and 26 million… See more
Bored with Drinking Water? Rehydrate with Food
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 13, 2015
Alternatives to Water
Although the Institute of Medicine recommends drinking eight glasses of water each day to help maintain good health, CBS News recently reported that up to 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated. And while dehydration can occur throughout the year, the hot and humid weather of summer… See more
Can Exercise Help Beat Insomnia?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 10, 2015
Exercising Can Help You Sleep Better
Sleeplessness is a major problem in the United States. Between 30 and 40 percent of American adults describe having intermittent insomnia, difficulty sleeping for a few nights, followed by sleeping adequately. Another 10 to 15 percent of adults report chronic insomnia, sleeping problems that occur… See more
Is Coffee the Next Method of Preventing Skin Cancer?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 13, 2015
Can Coffee Help Prevent Skin Cancer?
Summer means watching ball games, going to barbeques and visiting the beach. However, the sun exposure we get from outdoor activities helps explain why skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.  The reality is that there are more cases of skin cancer diagnosed… See more
The Silent Stalker that Could End More than Your Career
June 11, 2015
Coronary Artery Disease Often Goes Undiagnosed
The lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease after age 40 is 49 percent for men and 32 percent for women. Almost 800,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each year making it the leading cause of death among men and women, and over 50 percent of those who suffered from a sudden… See more
97% Satisfaction Rate Reported By the Open Public Health Journal for Patients for Patients of MDVIP-Affiliated Practices
June 9, 2015
MDVIP-Affiliated Patients Are Satisfied with MDVIP
In a study published this week in … See more
MDVIP Patient Remembers Narrowly Avoiding the "Widow Maker"
June 6, 2015
MDVIP Member Narrowly Avoids A Widow Maker
Linda Smith fondly reflects on cherished moments over the past year with her grandson, Caleb. She thinks back to trick-or-treating and eating watermelon balls during sleepovers. She remembers attending his preschool graduation, visiting the Arizona Art Museum and spending holidays with family.… See more

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