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Five Questions About the COVID Vaccines (And When Can I Get It)
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
January 12, 2021
States are managing the rollout of the vaccine
I know many of you want to know more about the COVID-19 vaccines that were approved last month, and I thought I’d share some important information with you.

WHEN CAN I GET THE VACCINE?

I also know many of you are anxious to find out if/when your MDVIP-affiliated doctor will be able to… See more
The Best Ways to Fight Loneliness
December 28, 2020
How to fight loneliness.
America has a loneliness problem.  A report released in 2020 found that more than three in five adults are lonely. Many say they feel left out, poorly understood or short on companionship.  Loneliness is associated with poor health outcomes including cognitive decline, depression and… See more
The Health Benefits of Being Social
December 28, 2020
Loneliness can lead to serious health problems.
We reach out to friends to solve problems. We call them to share good news. We meet them for walks, for lunch, for card games. All the while, and with every interaction, we grow healthier – without stepping foot in a gym or counting a single calorie.  More than 20 years of research connect… See more
Why We Need Friends – and How to Make More of Them
December 28, 2020
Making and keeping friends is important for your health.
Think of good friends as a tool – not unlike diet and exercise, really – to promote mental and physical health. You can’t measure the benefits directly, but the ripple effect of strong social connections improves heart health, brain function, even your immune system.  What if you’re perfectly… See more
The Health Benefits of Keeping Your Friends Close 
December 28, 2020
You can boost your health by keeping friends close.
We all have a friend or two we’ve known for years and still adore. Too often, these gems don’t live near us anymore. We can count on them for support and great conversation, but that happens by phone and text these days.  As much as we love our dearest friends far away, they can’t fulfill our… See more
Understanding the Side Effects of the New COVID-19 Vaccines
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
December 15, 2020
Like other vaccines, the COVID vaccines have minor side effects.
A few weeks ago, several of my MDVIP colleagues and I took part in AstraZeneca's phase 3 clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine. We still don't officially know which of us received placebo and which of us received the real deal. But I'm pretty certain I got the actual vaccine. Why? Side effects.… See more
Will This Year’s Flu Season Be a Bad One?
December 10, 2020
The 2020-2021 flu season could be light if countermeasures against COVID help prevent spread. But don't count on that. Get your flu shot.
With COVID-19 infections still setting records, the 2020/2021 flu season is just getting underway in the Northern hemisphere. The question on many epidemiologists’ minds: Will it be worse or better than past years? In the plus column: Community measures implemented for the coronavirus pandemic… See more
10 Last-Minute Healthy Gift Ideas for Under $50
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 4, 2020
Healthy Holiday Gifts Under $50
Giving the gift of health to your family and friends can be expensive. But this year, you can be a “Healthy Santa," with our list of wellness gift ideas that won’t break the bank.     An Herb Mill is a thoughtful gift for someone who cooks or is trying to… See more
Simple Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 3, 2020
Healthy Holidays
Your holiday lifestyle is probably different than your usual routine. Maybe you consume more calories—a lot more if you’re like most people. Or maybe you stress over juggling social, work and family commitments. Or maybe the shopping, decorating and gift wrapping is enough to push you over the edge… See more
The Protein Paradox: Too Much or Too Little Protein Can Cause Problems
November 17, 2020
Are High Protein Diets Healthy?
In 2003 a new weight loss fad began emerging—high protein diets. For a while, these high-protein, low-carb diets seemed like the Holy Grail of weight loss. Over time, many people found these diets difficult to sustain and associated with some health issues. The diets fell out of favor as a… See more

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