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This Nutrient May Slow Cognitive Decline and Promote Brain Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 15, 2022
Person using spoon to lift fruit, nuts, vegetables and grains from a food tray
Maintaining healthy cognitive function is a vital component to living a healthy life. Almost 10 percent of Americans older than 65 have dementia and another 22 percent have mild cognitive impairment – the earliest stage of memory loss, according to a study published in… See more
Can Drinking Tea Prevent Heart Disease in Women?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 15, 2022
person pouring tea into teacup from tea kettle
You’ve probably heard (and used) expression, “But first, coffee.” If you’re preventing heart disease, you might want to rephrase: But first, tea!  Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It’s high in flavonoids, plant-based compounds found in a wide range of foods including… See more
Americans Aren’t Using Free Dietary Tools to Eat Healthier
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 14, 2022
person using cellphone while standing next to produce section in grocery store
Nutrition is a complex science, but it plays a significant role in our health, so it’s important to understand at least the basics. Fortunately, there are many dietary tools available to help, including free ones from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that provide guidance on what… See more
Four Reasons to Wear Sunglasses — They Help Protect Your Eyes from Disease 
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
December 1, 2022
Four Reasons to Wear Sunglasses — They Help Protect Your Eyes from Disease 
If you’ve ever been outside in the snow on a sunny day, you know how blinding it can be. The same is true when you’re out on a boat or at the beach.  On days like this, the sun not only hits our eyes directly, it reflects brutally off the bright surfaces. But that’s just visible light, which… See more
Must Haves When Adopting a Mediterranean-Style Diet
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
November 17, 2022
plate of Mediterranean greens and protein
The food most of us eat could be slowly killing us. The Western diet, laden with sugary processed foods and red meats, is one of the top reasons the American life span had declined  in recent years. This type of diet raises our risk for overall death as well death from heart disease and cancer… See more
5 Reasons Why Quitting Smoking is Tougher for Women
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 17, 2022
woman breaking cigarette in half
If you smoke, you already know it’s dangerous. It’s the leading cause of preventable disease and contributes to one of every five deaths in the United States every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The real discussion is about quitting. About 70 percent… See more
Seated Tai Chi Is Effective Exercise for Stroke Rehab, Study Says
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 16, 2022
3 couples participating in seating tai chi
What's the best exercise for stroke victims? Patients may have a new tool to help them recover from the debilitating effects of a stroke: seated Tai chi. A new study has demonstrated the ancient Chinese martial art is a beneficial form of rehab.… See more
How Nutrition Affects Our Life Span
November 14, 2022
 TRANSCRIPT:What we eat profoundly influences how long and how well we live. Hi, I’m Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer emeritus of the Cleveland Clinic and author of The Great Age Reboot. I’ve launched an app called the RebootYour Age app, designed to help you live… See more
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy at Any Age
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 11, 2022
doctor performing eye exam on patient
The eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re also the windows to our health. While most Americans fear losing their vision more than other serious ailments like cancer, stroke and heart disease, they know a lot less about eye health than they think they do, according to a 2020 Harris Poll.… See more
Stress Can Take Years Off Our Lives. Here’s How to Stop It
October 25, 2022
Chronic stress can age us faster. A man stands underneath a cresting wave.
When it comes to our life spans, stress plays an important role. Believe it or not, our reactions to stress are designed to help us survive – it’s part of our “fight or flight” response. When we experience acute stress, a threat to our health, our body does all sorts of good things to help us get… See more

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