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Studies Say Heavy Alcohol Consumption May Shorten Your Life
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 21, 2022
4 women drinking wine
According to a recent study, if  you want to live longer and you’re a heavy drinker, reducing your consumption could help improve your health conditions. People age differently, largely due to microscopic parts of our anatomy at the end of our chromosomes called telomeres. In simplest terms… See more
How Volunteering, Giving Boosts Your Mood and Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Volunteering and giving to charity both boost health outcomes and make you feel better.
Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? If yes, how did it make you feel? Did it boost your mood? What about when you donated to your favorite charity? It turns out volunteering and giving are two activities associated with good health and longevity.  Let’s focus on volunteering first.… See more
How Having a Purpose Can Lead to Better Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Most Americans close link their family to their purpose in life. Having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes.
Does your life have meaning? Does it have purpose? If you answered yes, here’s some good news: Studies show that having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes. That’s the bottom line, but from there it gets a little murky. Let’s start with how we define what gives us meaning or purpose in… See more
What Causes You to Die Early?
December 8, 2021
What Causes You to Die Early?
For most of us, the term “early death” isn’t scientific. It simply describes death that occurs unexpectedly early: in children, of course, but also their parents and anyone else in the so-called prime of their lives.  Public health experts offer a clearer definition, and the age cutoff may… See more
When To Consider Medication for Anxiety
July 13, 2021
When To Consider Medication for Anxiety

How Do I Know If I Need Anxiety Medication?

Anxiety feels terrible. Anti-anxiety medications, also called anxiolytics, can deliver fast relief. So why doesn’t everybody with anxiety take them?  The short answer, from a treatment perspective: These drugs can do much more to your body… See more
4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
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
The Health Benefits of Being Social
December 28, 2020
Loneliness can lead to serious health problems.
We reach out to friends to solve problems. We call them to share good news. We meet them for walks, for lunch, for card games. All the while, and with every interaction, we grow healthier – without stepping foot in a gym or counting a single calorie.  More than 20 years of research connect… See more
The Best Ways to Fight Loneliness
December 28, 2020
How to fight loneliness.
America has a loneliness problem.  A report released in 2020 found that more than three in five adults are lonely. Many say they feel left out, poorly understood or short on companionship.  Loneliness is associated with poor health outcomes including cognitive decline, depression and… See more
The Health Benefits of Keeping Your Friends Close 
December 28, 2020
You can boost your health by keeping friends close.
We all have a friend or two we’ve known for years and still adore. Too often, these gems don’t live near us anymore. We can count on them for support and great conversation, but that happens by phone and text these days.  As much as we love our dearest friends far away, they can’t fulfill our… See more
Break a Sweat. Improve Your Brain Health.
October 16, 2020
Brain health can be improved with exercise.
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. While we know that exercise has many health benefits — it can help prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and even certain… See more

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