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And the number of deaths continue rising. In 2018, heart failure was mentioned on close to 400,000 death certificates. But there’s some good news: For women, walking may be a key to preventing it.… See more 4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men Low estrogen levels in women can cause weight gain, mood swings and headaches. It also raises the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. And in men it may raise body fat, lower sex drive and contribute to erectile dysfunction. Seems awful. But there is one bright spot… See more Researchers Recommend 20 Minutes More Sleep for Women If you’re like most Americans, you are probably sleep deprived. Why aren’t we sleeping? Stress, caffeine and conditions such as heart disease, obesity and depression can keep us awake, according to WebMD. Although both genders struggle with sleeplessness, a lack of sleep may affect women more,… See more Attention Women: Can’t Sleep? Try these 3 Mind-Body Therapies Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? If you said yes, you’re not alone. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) labels insufficient sleep an epidemic. About 50 percent of Americans grapple with occasional insomnia, while percent struggle with chronic insomnia… See more Snoring, Sleep Apnea May Be More of a Concern for Women than Men Men have a higher risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a known risk for cardiovascular disease, but women with OSA experience impaired heart function earlier than men, according to a study conducted by the Radiological Society of North America. What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?… See more Read Your Food Labels: Watch out for Maltodextrin Check the nutrition labels on the packaged foods you have in your refrigerator, freezer and cupboard. There’s a good chance the ingredients list includes maltodextrin, a commonly used food additive that’s linked to inflammatory bowel… See more Why Can't We All Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Now? For many Americans, getting one of the two currently approved COVID-19 vaccines has become an exercise in frustration. Distribution challenges, not enough vaccines and a tangle of federal, state and local rules have led to confusion but as many vaccinations as planned. There are a lot of… See more Do the COVID-19 Vaccines Protect Against New Coronavirus Variants? You've probably heard or seen a lot about new variants of COVID-19 in the last few weeks. It’s no surprise that after a year of circulating, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has evolved. Viruses often mutate and change. Sometimes they weaken, sometimes they strengthen, and… See more COVID-19 Update: New Coronavirus Variant and Herd Immunity The coronavirus pandemic, now more than 10 months old, shows no sign of abating, even as vaccines are slowly rolling out. In early January, the U.S. set single day records for deaths and new diagnoses for COVID-19, the condition caused by the virus. New COVID Strains Meanwhile, the… See more Load More Leave this field blank Our Philosophy & History Leadership Team Living Well Blog Brain Health Resources & Quiz Gut Health Resources & Quiz Body Fat Resources & Quiz Longevity Resources & Quiz Heart Health Resources & Quiz Men's Health Resources & Quiz Women's Health Resources & Quiz Press Room Careers MDVIP Foundation Partnerships Contact Us A Great Place to Work Company Mdvip Lead Form Sign Up for the Newsletter First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number* (optional) Home ZIP Code I would like MDVIP to call me. 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