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Swap Some Animal Proteins with Plant Proteins to Lower Cardiovascular Disease
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 16, 2018
Lower Risk for Cardiovascular Disease by Replacing Some Animal Proteins with Plant Proteins
Plant-based diets are credited with preventing, treating and even reversing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. For a dedicated omnivore, plant-based proteins probably don’t sound very appealing. Who wants to swap a T-bone steak for a mushroom-lentil loaf?  But a… See more
Vitamin D Supplements May Help with Bone Health - For Everything Else, Studies Are Mixed
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 16, 2018
Vitamin D Supplements May Help with Bone Disease - For Everything Else, Studies are Mixed
High doses of vitamin D may quickly ease arterial stiffness in certain overweight, vitamin-deficient populations, according to a recent study conducted by the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Arterial stiffness can in crease your risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, dementia… See more
Focus Less on Your Cholesterol Screening and More on These 3 Tests
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 16, 2018
Focus Less on Cholesterol Screenings and Moe on These 3 Tests
I realize it’s already February, but I have a resolution for you. Focus less on your cholesterol numbers. Make 2018 the year you switched your attention to your insulin level, inflammation level and LDL (bad cholesterol) particle number. Yes, I know, for years you’ve been told that cholesterol… See more
Are You in Your Doctor’s Blind Spot?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
February 15, 2018
You May Need More than Just a Cholesterol Test to Determine Your Risk for Heart Disease
Every so often I have a new patient and need to scour their medical record to prepare for their appointment. In all the years I’ve been practicing, I often notice that records are missing appropriate testing to assess risk of a heart attack. This also includes records from cardiology offices. Yes… See more
Cold or Flu? Learn the Symptoms
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
cold or flu
You’re sneezing, coughing and long for your bed. Is it a cold, which will probably clear up in a couple of days? Or is it the flu, which will sideline you for weeks? As many as 20 percent of Americans catch the flu annually, leading to about 200,000 hospitalizations and between 3,… See more
The Truth Behind 3 Common Flu Shot Misconceptions
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Common Misconceptions About the Flu Shot
Influenza, commonly referred to “the flu” is a highly contagious respiratory virus with many different strains. Flu shots are an obvious strategy to help prevent the flu, yet only about 40 percent of Americans get a flu vaccine each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… See more
Using Spices to Lower Salt Cravings & Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 12, 2018
Can Cooking with Spices Can Lower Your Blood Pressure
You probably crave salty food from time to time -- whether it’s crunchy potato chips or a slice of pizza. A wide range of variables can trigger a salt craving, throwing a monkey wrench into your diet. But there’s good news: Eating spicy foods can curb your salt cravings, according to a study… See more
What is the "Winter Blues" | Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 19, 2017
Take Seasonal Affective Disorder Seriously
As the days shorten during the winter time, the longer spans of darkness may leave you feeling a little down, even gloomy. This is known as the “winter blues” or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

What’s seasonal affective disorder? … See more
Perspective on the Vegan Documentary "What the Health"?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
December 12, 2017
what the health
Have you seen What the Health? It’s a Netflix vegan documentary that critiques the meat and dairy industries. I've gotten a lot of questions about it lately and I thought I’d share some of my insights. Keep in mind that What the Health? is a movie produced to promote veganism.… See more
Do I Have High Blood Pressure Now? Understanding the New Blood Pressure Guidelines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 8, 2017
New Blood Pressure Guidelines
For years high blood pressure was defined as a reading of 140/90 or higher. Now 130/80 or higher is considered high or hypertensive, according to new scientific guidelines released by the American Heart Association. Although 120/80 remains normal, systolic readings (top number) between 121 and 129… See more

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