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Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 8, 2018
Tobacco Use on the Rise as Marijuana is Legalized
As more and more states are decriminalizing recreational marijuana use, researchers have noticed a problem: Cigarette smoking is also on the rise.  Cannabis is currently legal for recreational use in 10 states and for medicinal purposes in 30 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Guam… See more
Exercise Lowers the Risk for Genetically Pre-Dispositioned Heart Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2018
Exercise Lowers Risk of Genetic Heart Disease
You inherited your mother’s height, your father’s eyes -- and your family’s risk for cardiovascular disease. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stuck with a heart disease diagnosis. You’re probably aware that eating healthy, controlling stress and avoiding tobacco can reduce your… See more
Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood Vessels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2018
Supplement May Help Aging Blood Vessels
When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels.  MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more
Can Eating Too Much Dietary Fat Make Me Fat?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Can Eating Fat Make Me Fat?
If you lived through the 1980s “war on fat”, you probably can’t help but wonder if eating fat can cause weight gain. And it doesn’t matter how many studies support the health benefits of healthy fats, there’s still an inkling of doubt that makes you hesitate before “indulging” in grass-fed butter,… See more
Types of Fat: Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 2, 2018
Good Fat vs. Bad Fat
You may already know that fats are classified as being saturated or unsaturated. It gets a little more complicated beyond these basic categories. Here’s what you need to know.  
 
Unsaturated fat is broken into two groups – cis fats and trans fats. … See more
Blood Pressure Reducing Diet Lowers Depression Risk
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 5, 2018
Diet that Helps Lower Blood Pressure Also Helps Lower Depression Risk
Following the DASH diet seems to reduce your chances of developing depression, according to preliminary study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 70th Annual Meeting… See more
Wine, Nuts and Salads: Three Foods that May Help You Maintain Memory
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 17, 2018
Wine, Nuts and Salads: Three Foods that May Help You Maintain Memory
The MIND diet, created by researchers at Rush University Medical Center, seems to forestall Alzheimer’s disease, boost brain health and slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to a previous study. The MIND… See more
Study: Fish Oil Supplements Can Help Your Reduce Cardiac Risks
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 17, 2018
Study: Fish Oil Supplements Can Help Your Reduce Cardiac Risks
Supplementing with fish oil is now linked with lowering your risk of cardiac death, according to a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology. It’s only a moderate eight percent reduction, but I’ll take it. I’m sure you’ve heard about the health benefits of omega… See more
5 Tips to Help Prevent Kidney Stones
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 17, 2018
5 Tips to Help Prevent Kidney Stones
If you’ve ever experienced a kidney stone, you know first-hand just how excruciating painful they can be. Despite being a largely preventable condition, kidney stones are quite common. Each year more than 3 million people visit their doctor or the emergency room seeking treatment for stones,… See more
Why We Focus on Inflammation When It Comes to Heart Disease Prevention
By Merritt W. Dunlap, MD
March 1, 2018
Understanding Inflammation is Important for Heart Disease Prevention
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This is nothing new – heart disease has been identified as a major public health problem for the past 80 years.  What is new is how we’re trying to prevent it. Since about half heart attacks in the United States occur… See more

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