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Hate Exercise? This New Fitness Trend Might Be for You
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 17, 2019
Hate Exercise? This New Fitness Trend Might Be for You
A new trend in physical activity is quickly gaining popularity -- high-intensity interval physical activity (HIIPA). It’s based on the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method and could be a way for you to get the benefits of intense training without the risks or even working out. HIIT… See more
Why and How to be Fully Transparent with Your Physician
June 14, 2019
Why It's Important to be Transparent with Your Doctor
If doctors could wave a magic wand, they would ideally know everything about you. But we all know that’s difficult-to-impossible to do in a world of infrequent appointments that are typically only 10 minutes long or less. As an MDVIP patient, you have the luxury of long appointments (averaging 45… See more
8 Things You Need to Tell Your Doctor
June 14, 2019
Things You Need to Tell Your Doctor
Here are eight things your doc absolutely needs to know, as they can indicate some pretty serious—even life-threatening—conditions that may need to be ruled out with tests, considered when issues occur down the line, or at the very least impact your ongoing overall health and wellbeing.

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Embarrassing but Crucial Symptoms Doctors Wish You’d Tell Them That Many Patients Don’t
June 14, 2019
Embarrassing but Crucial Symptoms You Need to Share with Your Doctor
There are very few people except seven- or eight-year-old boys who enjoy and feel confident talking openly about embarrassing health issues without squirming, cringing and feeling super nervous. But when it comes to your health, you need to get comfortable in doing so in the confidential space of… See more
What Happens During a Heart Attack
June 13, 2019
What Happens During a Heart Attack
The term “heart attack” is kind of a misnomer. Nothing actually attacks your heart. So, what really happens during a heart attack?  In a nutshell, a coronary artery becomes blocked. This prevents blood from flowing to the heart, and as a result your heart muscle is damaged.  The medical… See more
Rethink Your Dairy-Free Diet: Health Benefits of Whole-Fat Dairy Products
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 16, 2019
Dairy is Heart Healthy
For decades, the advice on dietary fat was clear – steer clear of saturated fat, the type commonly found in meats, whole-fat dairy products and coconuts. But over the last few years, that advice regarding no-dairy diets has been turned on its head.… See more
Do You Need a Measles Booster?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 15, 2019
Measles Outbreak
A 43-year-old Israeli flight attendant recently contracted measles, leading to encephalitis (brain inflammation) and a coma. While a measles outbreak is currently affecting nearly half of U.S. states, most people being infected haven’t been vaccinated. What’s different about the Israeli flight… See more
Why Heart Experts Swear by the Mediterranean Diet
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 26, 2019
Mediterranean Diet and Heart Health
When it comes to heart health, eating like an American probably isn’t your best bet. That’s because our diets are high in unhealthy fats, processed foods and lots of carbs. But one diet in particular always gets highlighted by researchers and health experts: the Mediterranean diet. The… See more
Five Myths About Exercise and Your Heart – Busted
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 26, 2019
Cardiovascular Disease and Exercise
If you’re like most Americans, you probably have a good idea on what types of exercise is good for your heart: running, swimming, bicycling. In short, cardiovascular exercise – and lots of it. But you may be surprised to learn that strength training may actually be better for your heart. Here are… See more
Put Down that Fried Chicken Sandwich (Really)
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 12, 2019
Fried food may raise your heart attack risk.
Americans love fried food. About 33 percent of American adults eat fast-food, usually fried, every day. Fried chicken, Buffalo wings, fried fish, French fries, tacos and tortillas — it's a long list and heavy in America's favorite foods. Favorite or not, eating fried foods raises the… See more

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