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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
Sleep Apnea Self-Risk Assessment
July 15, 2019
Sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart disease.
Answer the following questions below to determine if you might be at risk. If you answer “true” to three or more of these questions, you may be at moderate to high risk for sleep apnea.* Take these results to your MDVIP-affiliated physician, who may suggest further evaluation. Apnea… See more
4 Natural Sleep Remedies
July 10, 2019
Light therapy may be able to help you sleep.
Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy. In fact, it's estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep-related problems.   When you're tossing and turning, your first instinct may be to try a pill. But there are effective sleep remedies beyond a… See more
How to Set Up a Sleep Oasis
July 10, 2019
How to create a great place to sleep
A lot of surprising things can affect your sleep. For example, what you drink and when you drink it, electronic devices like your phone or tablet, the temperature of the room — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing good sleep hygiene… See more
Tips for getting more sleep
July 10, 2019
Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity every day to help with sleep.
Try the following tips to help you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week at least four hours before bedtime. Limit alcoholic beverages throughout the day and avoid them after 5 pm.… 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
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
Common Heart Disease Medications and What They Do
April 24, 2019
heart disease medications
If you’re at risk for heart disease – or have already had an event — your doctor will probably prescribe medication to lower your risk. He or she may prescribe more than one drug, depending on your risk factors. Below is a simple synopsis of the common drugs doctors prescribe for heart health.… See more

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