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Understanding and Preventing Vascular Dementia
May 16, 2023
An older woman at home.
Vascular dementia is the second most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s disease and, like Alzheimer’s, can cause decline in cognitive function, memory loss and difficulty performing complex tasks. While we currently have no known way to prevent Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia is largely… See more
The Risk of Heart Failure is Higher in Rural Communities
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 15, 2023
The Risk of Heart Failure is Higher in Rural Communities
Many people find living in rural areas desirable. When compared to urban, even suburban living, a rural lifestyle usually includes a bigger home, a greater connection to nature and brighter nighttime skies. Rural residents also benefit from the peace and tranquility they experience in their… See more
9 Unusual Heart Disease Risks to Look Out For
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 13, 2023
Heart Disease Risks You've Probably Never Heard About
If you’re trying to protect your heart, you probably already know the things you should do: Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise, manage your weight, minimize stress and make sure you’re seeing your doctor regularly. But there are other things that can put you at risk for heart disease that… See more
Why You Must Pay Close Attention to Your Sugar Intake
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 12, 2023
shopper opening fridge door in grocery store
Of all the things we eat, nothing perhaps does more harm than foods that are awash in sugar, items that come to mind include: Cakes Cookies Sugar-sweetened beverages (like gourmet coffee and sodas)  But sugar is everywhere — in low-fat yogurt and barbecue sauces, in granola, protein… See more
Clear Health Trends with Your Doctor
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 11, 2023
grocery shopper picking up supplement from shelves
In the 1800s, nearly 200,000 Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to work on the railroads. They brought with them Eastern medicine practices that dated back thousands of years including oil made from a Chinese water snake. The oil was used to treat the sore joints of workers after a long, grueling… See more
How Social Connections Help Us
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 11, 2023
How Social Connections Help Us
Living longer and healthier isn’t always about exercise and healthy eating. While these things are important and account for a huge part of our health span - the period of our lives we live without chronic conditions and mobility issues -- there are other factors that play a big role too, including… See more
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 7, 2023
Food Allergies and What You Can Do About Them
When I was in school growing up in New York, hardly anybody had food allergies. Nobody sat alone at an allergy table, and peanut butter was practically cuisine du jour. A lot has changed. Today, food allergies affect a growing number of American adults – about 2 percent. They cause 30,000… See more
Four Ways to Stay Safe Amidst the Tripledemic
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
May 6, 2023
elderly person coughing into hand
For the last few years, hospital workers have generally had only one respiratory illness to focus on – COVID. Patients hospitalized due to respiratory Illness like flu, RSV and pneumonia (unrelated to COVID) were actually kind of rare. Unfortunately, the bugs are back. Since early fall, rates of… See more
Why You Might Want to Pay Attention to Your Dentist
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 21, 2023
A dentist cleaning teeth
Do you see your dentist regularly? If you do, good for you. Unfortunately, only about two-thirds of Americans have seen their dentists in the last 12 months. That’s bad for their teeth, and it may also be bad for their heart. That’s because there’s a link between what’s going on in your mouth and… See more
The Benefits of a Consistent Nightly Sleep Schedule
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
April 19, 2023
A couple sleeping in bed
Do you like sleeping in on the weekends? Many of us look forward to staying under the covers on our Saturdays and Sundays, especially after a late night or a long week. The extra shuteye helps us recover from missed sleep during the week. Or so we think. Unfortunately, this kind of inconsistent… See more

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