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Americans Want to Live Longer, But They Don’t Take Steps to Ensure Longevity
October 17, 2022
How can you extend your health span? Man holding back hands of time.

Longevity isn’t about age. Lifestyle choices can help you live younger for longer.   

Think about your longevity: If you could live to any age, what would it be? In a new MDVIP/Ipsos study, more than half of Americans say they would like to live to the… See more
Studies Say Heavy Alcohol Consumption May Shorten Your Life
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 21, 2022
4 women drinking wine
According to a recent study, if  you want to live longer and you’re a heavy drinker, reducing your consumption could help improve your health conditions. People age differently, largely due to microscopic parts of our anatomy at the end of our chromosomes called telomeres. In simplest terms… See more
How Volunteering, Giving Boosts Your Mood and Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Volunteering and giving to charity both boost health outcomes and make you feel better.
Have you ever volunteered for a good cause? If yes, how did it make you feel? Did it boost your mood? What about when you donated to your favorite charity? It turns out volunteering and giving are two activities associated with good health and longevity.  Let’s focus on volunteering first.… See more
How Having a Purpose Can Lead to Better Health
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
April 14, 2022
Most Americans close link their family to their purpose in life. Having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes.
Does your life have meaning? Does it have purpose? If you answered yes, here’s some good news: Studies show that having a purpose can lead to better health outcomes. That’s the bottom line, but from there it gets a little murky. Let’s start with how we define what gives us meaning or purpose in… See more
What Causes You to Die Early?
December 8, 2021
What Causes You to Die Early?
For most of us, the term “early death” isn’t scientific. It simply describes death that occurs unexpectedly early: in children, of course, but also their parents and anyone else in the so-called prime of their lives.  Public health experts offer a clearer definition, and the age cutoff may… See more
4 Tips to Help Prevent Estrogen Dominance, A Risk for Breast Cancer in Women and Men
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 2, 2021
Low estrogen levels in women can cause weight gain, mood swings and headaches. It also raises the risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and dementia. And in men it may raise body fat, lower sex drive and contribute to erectile dysfunction.  Seems awful. But there is one bright spot… See more
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Slower Aging
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 13, 2020
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Slower Aging
Mediterranean diet has been linked to lowering your risk for cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and type 2 diabetes. One reason it works is by altering gut bacterium linked to healthy aging and lower inflammation in older people, according to a study published the BMJ… See more
Stress Causing Skin Aging & How You Can Control It
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 5, 2019
aging skin stress causes
After a stressful situation or long illness, there’s a good chance you’ll notice a few more wrinkles on your face. It’s not news that stress is involved in premature aging. But stress is an unavoidable part of life. Is it possible to prevent some stress-related premature skin aging? When you’re… See more
4 Tips to Help Raise Your Testosterone Levels Naturally
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2018
Low testosterone, commonly referred to as low T, can cause a wide range of health issues for both men and women. It’s tied to erectile issues and difficulty concentrating in men, as well as low libido, fertility problems, weight gain, muscle and bone loss, depression, osteoporosis and type 2… See more
Heart Disease Linked to Low Estrogen and Testosterone Levels
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 13, 2018
Low levels of estrogen and testosterone play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among Americans. The link is to the most common type of heart disease, coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD develops when cholesterol and other substances accumulate along… See more

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