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Need Pick Me Up? Consider Other Means to Boost Your Energy Besides Energy Drinks
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 21, 2017
Energy drinks can cause issues for people with heart disease
Until a few years ago, millennials were the driving force behind sales of Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar and other so-called energy drinks. But that trend has been changing. In fact, Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers are now significant consumers of the highly caffeinated beverages.

While energy… See more
Should You Go Gluten Free?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 19, 2017
family eating dinner
For years, people have been forgoing an ingredient found in many breads because they believe it to unhealthy. But gluten, the umbrella term for proteins in found in wheat, rye, barley and triticale (a wheat-rye hybrid) isn’t necessarily unhealthy, unless you fall into the small percentage of people… See more
A Banana a Day: New Study Suggests Potassium Helps Lower Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 15, 2017
bananas and blood pressure
Did you know that dietary potassium, found in fruits and vegetables like bananas, sweet potatoes and spinach can help control blood pressure?  

Research shows that too little potassium can increase your risk of hypertension and stroke. But studies also show that people who have high… See more
MDVIP Benefits Can Help You Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 15, 2017
New Year's Resolutions MDVIP Can Help You
Most of us strive to be the best we can be. Although there are many approaches to self-improvement, the process usually begins with setting goals. Some people focus on new goals whenever the inspiration strikes them; whereas, others wait until the end or beginning of a year to establish New Year’s… See more
Simple Tips to Help Prevent Holiday Back and Neck Pain
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 14, 2016
Preventing Holiday Aches and Pains
Nearly all of us experience back and neck pain at some point. It doesn’t matter if it’s occasional or every day--when it happens, it significantly affects your quality of life. Unfortunately, holiday stress and preparations are common triggers for pain. Here are some tips that can help prevent neck… See more
What Do Your Food Cravings Mean?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 17, 2016
What Do Food Cravings Mean?
Food cravings – we all get them. But did you ever wonder why some people crave salty, crunchy snacks like potato chips, while others want high-carb side dishes such as mashed potatoes or sugary treats like chocolate? What you crave, when you crave it and how often you crave it says something about… See more
Confused by Nutrition News? Go Ahead, Have That Cup of Coffee
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
July 18, 2016
Is Coffee is Healthy?
It’s a safe bet you’ve heard both good things and bad things about drinking coffee. On the bad side: All that caffeine isn’t good for you, it can stunt your growth, and coffee may cause cancer. The good stuff: Coffee helps you focus and may lower your risk of certain diseases. For more than a… See more
Ditch Your Multivitamin and Ask Your Primary Care Doctor About These 7 Vitamins and Supplements
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 30, 2016
What vitamins and supplements should I take?
Back in the day, all you had to do to get your nutrients was to eat a healthy diet. However, we’re living in an age of fast foods, processed meals and GMOs, which is why primary care physicians have begun recommending supplements to maintain optimal health.

But the dizzying array of… See more
Eating Probiotics to Protect Your Brain
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 22, 2016
brain health probiotic foods like avocados
The mysterious microbes in your belly (yes, there’s a veritable germ farm living in your digestive track) may actually be the key to your good health. Called the gut microbiome, these bacteria are thought to affect many of your body's systems and its risk for certain diseases - even for conditions… See more
Keep Your Brain Fit By Keeping Your Gut Healthy
By Louis B Malinow, M.D.
MDVIP
March 22, 2016
How are Gut Health and Brain Health Related?
More and more people are focusing on brain health and with good reason. As Americans live longer, age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s are rising. According to AARP’s 2015 survey 93 percent of Americans consider brain health important but few know how to improve or maintain it. And while many… See more

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