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Can Functional Nutrition Help Improve Your Health?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
August 20, 2021
Nutrition & healthy eating
Interest in functional medicine is on the upswing; in fact, it’s a wellness trend of the 2020s. But what is functional nutrition? And how can it help you?

What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional nutrition stems from functional medicine – a branch of medicine based on the belief that… See more
Should I see a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?
July 16, 2021
Many patients wonder when they have a problem whether they should go straight to a specialist or a primary care physician. For example, if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, should you seek out a cardiologist? What about type 2 diabetes—do you need to see an endocrinologist? … See more
Here’s How to Improve Your Women’s Health IQ
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 5, 2021
What you need to know about women's health.
When it comes to healthcare, women are extremely important. They make 80 percent of household healthcare decisions. Plus, they’re the caretakers of their children, their partners and often their parents.  But what we learned from the MDVIP Women’s Health Survey is that many women are in the… See more
Does Stress Cause Grey Hair?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 19, 2021
Grey hair in brush

Can Stress Cause Gray Hair?

The answer to this question is YES. Most of us appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, but not the gray hair. Age and genes are probably the most widely accepted reasons for hair color loss. But thyroid conditions and low vitamin B12 levels also can play a… See more
Which COVID Vaccine Should You Get? 
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
March 9, 2021
Which Covid vaccine is best for you? It's the one you can get the soonest.
Now that there are three vaccines approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, you may be tempted to shop around to find a particular one. Some people may want the convenience of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot and its low rate of side effects. Others may be interested… See more
Vaccinated? CDC Updates Post-COVID Vaccine Recommendations
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 9, 2021
The CDC Updated guidelines for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you’ve had one of the three coronavirus vaccines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some good news for you: You can get together with small groups of other people who have been fully vaccinated and ditch some precautions. That’s right: No mask, no social distancing.… See more
How & When to Get Screened for Cancer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 12, 2021
prevent cancer

How to Get Screened for Cancer & When: Talk to Your PCP

“You have cancer” are three words you never want to hear. The dreaded disease is associated with grueling treatments and claims more than 600,000 American lives each year. But there is some good news: United States cancer deaths… See more
4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Low estrogen levels in women can cause weight gain, mood swings and headaches. It also raises the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. And in men it may raise body fat, lower sex drive and contribute to erectile dysfunction.  Seems awful. But there is one bright spot… See more
Heart Disease in Women | What Matters
February 2, 2021
heart disease in women

What Women Really Need to Know About Heart Disease

Ask women what health issue is more likely to kill them and a majority think they should be most concerned about breast cancer, not heart disease or having a heart attack. They’re then surprised to hear that heart disease is the No. 1… See more
Why We Need Another Type of Vaccine
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 28, 2021
Two new covid-19 vaccines are on the cusp of applying for government approval. Here's how they work.
It’s not been an easy rollout of the new coronavirus vaccines. From early December when the first vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use to now, fewer people have been vaccinated than hoped for. The criteria for who can get the vaccine has shifted. And states,… See more

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