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4 Dementia Risk Factors (You Can Actually Change)
March 26, 2018
Heavy alcohol use can increase dementia risk
The various forms of dementia affect our memory, our ability to think and communicate and sometimes our ability to perform basic, everyday tasks. While there’s nothing we can do about some risk factors – like age and genetics – there are other risk factors that we can control. Here are four of them… See more
Supplements to Improve Memory: What You Should Know
March 19, 2018
fish oil supplements may help with dementia risk
A recent survey found that more than 170 million Americans take supplements, and the number one reason is to improve health and wellness. But if you ask your primary care doctor which supplements are right for you, you’ll probably get a very short list – if you get any recommendations at all. One… 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
Should You Get the Flu Shot?
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
December 28, 2017
Flue shots available
Each year, millions of Americans ask that question – and more than half the adult population say, “no.” That’s right. Only about 40 percent of Americans get the flu vaccine every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite the fact that it’s the best protection… 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
Dr. Welby Isn’t Well: My Journey to Being a Healthier Primary Care Doctor
September 19, 2017
Doctors today aren’t so well. Trust me, I know. I remember waking up each day dreading going into my primary care practice. I’d check my appointment schedule and literally feel sick to my stomach, with 25 patients to see – every day, day after day – and only 10 minutes with each,… See more
Physician Health Survey: Is Your Doctor's Health Impacting Yours?
September 19, 2017
Primary care physicians serve as healthy role models for their patients. But doctors don't always practice what they preach. From sleep issues and high stress to poor diet and weight problems, traditional primary care doctors report in the national … See more
Caffeine May Be Triggering Your Sweet Tooth
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 18, 2017
Coffee Can Trigger Cravings for Sweets
Coffee and donuts go together. The pairing even inspired the name of worldwide donut shop and coffeehouse – Dunkin’ Donuts. Why does coffee go so well with donuts, as well as… See more
How Does the Paleo Diet Stack Up Scientifically?
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
August 26, 2017
paleo diet facts
For those of you eating Paleo and wondering how it stacks up scientifically, here's a bit of data, courtesy of Mark Sisson. 1. A population of Australian aborigines living the typical "city" life were asked to revert to a traditional aboriginal diet consisting of primarily animals and plants. This… See more
Eat Smart for Your Heart
By Louis B Malinow, MD
MDVIP
July 11, 2017
Heart-healthy Foods
Eating the right foods for your heart is especially important if you have atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACSVD), which occurs when plaque builds up in your arteries. A heart-healthy diet can also help prevent ACSVD. But if you’re confused about what to put in your grocery cart, you’re not… See more

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