1. Home
  2. About MDVIP

Living Well Blog

How Our Cognitive Abilities Decline as We Age – And 8 Things We Can Do About It
July 23, 2024
Two people eating a healthy meal.
Keith Richards once described getting old as “fascinating.” “The older you get, the older you want to get.”Richards, who recently turned 80, may be fascinated, but many of the rest of us are worried about aging and the challenges that come with it. In fact, two-thirds of Americans, responding to a… See more
Essentials to Know About Essential Vitamins and Minerals
April 1, 2024
A woman taking supplements
Our bodies— from our skin, hair, muscles and bones to our hearts, brains, and other organs — need essential vitamins and minerals to function and thrive. We often don’t need much — just small or even trace amounts measured in milligrams and micrograms, but we need them because our body cannot make… See more
Supplement Safety: How to Pick Vitamin and Mineral Supplements That Work
April 1, 2024
Supplements and vitamins are not regulated by the FDA.
What’s the best way to get your vitamins? From food. That’s the general consensus among researchers, scientists and doctors. Even so, there may be instances when you need to take a supplement.Some medications can cause vitamin or mineral deficiencies, and certain illnesses, diseases and treatments… See more
Proven Ways to Extend Your Health Span
March 5, 2024
Older woman exercising at beach
When it comes to health span – the period in our life where we live healthy – not everything is in our hands. First, no one lives forever – and most of us will die from or with a chronic condition. Genetics also play a big role in our longevity and risk for chronic conditions.But that doesn’t mean… See more
Take These Steps in Your 40s, 50s and 60s to Improve Lifespan
March 5, 2024
Grandmother riding tricycle with granddaughter.
The end of your life may seem far off in your 40s, even your 50s and 60s, but it’s never too soon to start healthy behaviors proven to add years to your life and your health span, the period of our life when we live mostly disease-free.Extending your health span and lifespan requires a holistic… See more
Multiple Sclerosis is Becoming a Disease of Older Americans
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 18, 2024
Older woman talking to doctor
About one million Americans live with multiple sclerosis (MS). It’s often considered a younger person’s disease, as diagnoses tend to occur between ages 20 and 40. But you can be diagnosed with MS at any age.When you’re diagnosed closer to age 50, it’s known as late onset multiple sclerosis or LOMS… See more
Mild Cognitive Impairment Missed by Many Primary Care Offices
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 19, 2024
Older couple consulting with physician
Have you ever misplaced your glasses? Or walked into a room only to forget why? For years, mild forgetfulness was considered a normal part of aging often triggered by being in a noisy environment, dealing with stress or multitasking.But researchers also think these memory lapses may be an early… See more
The Health Challenges of Loneliness and Isolation — And How to Get Help
November 3, 2023
A older man sitting alone on a bench. Loneliness and social isolation can lead to real health issues.
Social isolation and loneliness are known to increase as we age and are often spoken about interchangeably. But they are not the same and far from nuanced in their differences. Loneliness is psychologically defined as the feeling of being alone, regardless of how much social contact you have — more… See more
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Understanding The Key Differences
October 11, 2023
Four people doing stretching exercises.
You’re probably already familiar with the concept of lifespan, which refers to how many years a person is alive. Your health span is a newer concept for many people referring to the number of healthy, disease-free years of life you experience.It is possible to have a long lifespan but a short… See more
Benefits and Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting, According to Research
October 2, 2023
Illustration of intermittent fasting. Plate with food in the shape of a clock.
While it isn’t a magic cure for losing weight, research increasingly shows that intermittent fasting, which is known in the weight-loss world as time-restricted eating plans, has promise and may be a smart strategy for some people trying to lose weight.But what’s really interesting about fasting… See more

Mdvip Lead Form

Sign Up for the Newsletter

 

I would like MDVIP to call me.
*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at that number. You can contact us at any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages.
Top