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How Exercise Helps Prevent Brain Shrinkage & Function
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 23, 2018
Exercise can help preserve brain function and prevent brain shrinkage or cerebral atrophy.
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. Gray hairs, wrinkles and an expanding waist line are common visual signs of aging. But there are also many hidden signs, like brain… See more
MDVIP Survey Reveals Key Insight About Weight Loss
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
July 2, 2018
Primary care doctor giving weight loss advice
Just about all of us have embarked on a weight loss journey at some point in our lives. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans currently report being over their ideal weight in a new MDVIP survey. The good news is… See more
You Need More of These 3 Nutrients in Your Diet
June 22, 2018
You probably need more fruits and vegetables in your diet for fiber.
The supplement aisle in grocery stores is tempting, isn’t it? The labels on the backs of the bottles would have you believe that for just a few dollars, you could take a pill that improves a huge range of symptoms – or just your overall health.  I have a feeling you know the bad “news” I’m… See more
What’s the Connection Between Gut Biomes and Inflammation?
June 13, 2018
Over the last few years inflammation has become public enemy number one. And with good reason. It’s been linked with chronic diseases, autoimmune disorders, musculoskeletal pain and mental health issues. As more and more studies about gut health are published, it seems inflammation is the catalyst… See more
Want a Healthy Gut Biome? Add These Gut-Boosting Foods to Your Diet
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 8, 2018
Illness, poor dietary choices, smoking, artificial sweeteners, even stress — these things can all upset the careful balance of bacteria in our gut biome. Before you turn to supplements or probiotic-fortified processed foods to boost your biome, consider adding foods to your diet that can help your… See more
Exercise and Other Ways to Lower Stress for Your Health
April 25, 2018
Exercise like swimming can reduce stress
No matter what my schedule brings, I always make some time to exercise. It’s been a priority of mine for a long time. (I’ve competed in marathons, triathlons, even a few Ironman competitions.)  Not surprisingly, I strongly recommend exercise to most of my patients as exercise has many health… See more
Exercise Is Good for Your Brain, Dementia Risk
March 26, 2018
Walking can be good for your mental health
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. If you’re worried about your brain health, forget Sudoku. Online memory sites? Skip them. Instead, put on your walking shoes. That’s right… See more
Top Foods to Eat to Protect Your Brain
March 26, 2018
eating leafy greens help reduce dementia risk
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. You’ve heard it a million times: Eat healthier for your heart, to prevent diabetes, for your joints. But what about your brain? Research… See more
What You Need To Know about Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
March 26, 2018
Brain Dementia and Alzheimer's Primer
Did you know that dementia isn’t a disease? It’s also not one of those inevitable aspects of aging, like getting shorter or losing muscle mass. (In fact, it’s not even a normal part of the aging process, according to the National Institute on Aging.) Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of… See more
The MIND Diet Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
March 26, 2018
Beans are one of the recommended foods in the MIND diet.
There isn’t a magic bullet that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. But there’s a diet may be the closest thing we have. It’s called the MIND diet, and it was designed by experts at Rush University Medical Center to slow down the brain changes that raise the risk of… See more

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