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The Stress and Gut Health Connection
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 16, 2023
Man holding his stomach in pain
Have you ever gotten a stomachache when you’ve been nervous or stressed? It’s that awful queasy feeling that creeps up when you’re facing a deadline, getting ready for a presentation or taking a test. And while these stomachaches usually pass quickly, they show a connection between stress and gut… See more
IBD Sufferers Have Higher Risk of a Heart Attack
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 15, 2023
IBD Raises Your Heart Attack Risk
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a 23 percent higher chance of having a heart attack than patients with normal guts, according to a study presented at an American College of Cardiology meeting. IBD is an umbrella term for conditions that involve chronic inflammation of the… See more
How Your Gut Biome Can Affect Your Weight
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
June 14, 2023
You’ve cleaned-up your diet, cut your calories and ramped up your workouts, but the scale still hasn’t budged. We all know that managing weight can be a difficult, complex process. And experts still don’t have all the answers. But a new weight management variable has caught the attention of… See more
Probiotics And Their Effect On Overall Gut Health
By Layne Lieberman, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN
May 23, 2023
Woman shopping for yogurt with live probiotic cultures
Have you heard the terms “gut health,” “microbiome,” and “probiotics” but still don’t really know what they mean? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans (47%) in an Ipsos/MDVIP survey… See more
The Link Between Gut Health And Overall Health
May 23, 2023
A patient talks to her doctor about gut health. Your primary care doctor can provide guidance on issues that affect your digestion.

Trust your gut: It could be the secret to healthier living

You probably know how important it is to keep your body’s major organs healthy. Are you aware of the bodily system whose proper functioning greatly impacts your overall health?  If you don’t, you’re not alone. The majority… See more
5 Gut Health Myths
May 22, 2023
  Gut health is garnering a lot of attention, as research continues to show its importance to overall health. Yet, the flood of information online about improving digestive health can make it hard to separate fact from fiction. In this video, MDVIP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes… See more
Key Differences Between Palliative and Hospice Care
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 19, 2023
Two people holding hands in a waiting room
If you’ve ever cared for a loved one who has been diagnosed with cancer or leukemia or experienced an event that’s life-threatening, you may heard their physicians use terms like curative care, palliative care and hospice care. They’re common terms applied to the care approach we use in latter… See more
Ultra-Processed Foods May Be Linked to Cancer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 18, 2023
person in grocery aisle checking their phone
You’re probably aware that processed foods and ultra-processed foods have a bad rap. Regularly eating these foods raise the risk for: obesity… See more
Are You a Mosquito Magnet? 6 Tips to Help Control Mosquitoes
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 17, 2023
Are You a Mosquito Magnet? 6 Tips to Help Control Mosquitoes
Now that we’re heading into the summer months, you’ll probably spend more time outdoors and a lot more time around mosquitoes. If you’re one of those people mosquitoes love to target, we have some good news.  Mosquitoes are a hassle. They bite and spread viruses such as… See more
Steps To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia
May 16, 2023
A mother and her daughter. Dementia risk can be inherited.
It’s true that genetics plays a significant role in determining your risk of developing dementia. In fact, studies show that people with a parent or sibling suffering the disease are more likely to develop the condition, with an increased risk of 30 to 40 percent.  With Alzheimer’s disease –… See more

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