Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Boomer Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Dermatology Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health Happiness Heart Health Infectious Disease Insurance & Medicare Lifestyle Longevity MDVIP Clinical Studies MDVIP Wellness & Prevention Model Men's Health Oncology Ophthalmology Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Public Health Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter The Sunshine Vitamin: Why Vitamin D is Essential for Your Health By Dr. Andrea Klemes June 24, 2025 When it comes to keeping our bodies functioning, Vitamin D plays a starring role. Often called the "sunshine vitamin," it's one of the 13 essential vitamins our bodies need for growth and maintenance. Yet, despite its importance, more than 40 percent of American adults don't get enough of it. Here’… See more A Banana a Day: New Study Suggests Potassium Helps Lower Blood Pressure By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 19, 2025 Can eating potassium-rich foods like bananas help keep hypertension in check? According to a new study, eating a diet rich in potassium seems to counteract the effect of foods with too much salt on blood pressure. Almost 50 percent of American adults have high blood pressure. Hypertension is… See more Regular Napping Is Linked to Higher Blood Pressure By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 18, 2025 American adults love napping. In fact, 80.7 percent of U.S. adults reported napping at least 10 minutes in the past three months, according to a survey conducted by the Sleep Foundation. Results from the same survey also showed that 30.5 percent of Americans nap more than twice a week. While… See more 4 Tips to Limit Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Heart Disease By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 16, 2025 Many household and personal care products list the chemical compounds phthalates among their ingredients. Phthalates are often referred to as “everywhere chemicals,” because they’re commonly used and continuously leach into the environment. They’re typically added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)… See more First Alzheimer's Blood Test Approved in the US By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES June 10, 2025 For many years, the only way to positively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease was studying the brain after a patient had died. But medical advances like advanced scanning combined with memory tests and family history has made it easier for physicians to diagnose the disease.Now the Food and Drug… See more Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods with Premature Death By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES May 23, 2025 Processed foods have gotten a bad rap over the last decade. Most of the food we buy at the supermarket is processed to some degree. Breads, pastas, frozen vegetables, dairy products and spices… See more Study Links Antidepressants and Sudden Cardiac Death By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES May 22, 2025 Antidepressants are a class of drugs commonly prescribed to help manage depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia and chronic pain. They also can be used for off label purposes such as boosting appetite, improving cognitive function and increasing concentration.Roughly 11… See more Defining Dementia and What It Does to the Brain May 21, 2025 More than cancer, more than heart disease, dementia is on the minds of many Americans over 40. In fact, half of all adults aged 40 and older worry that they’re likely to develop dementia, even though heart disease and cancer are far more prevalent.While worrisome, dementia isn’t a forgone… See more New Breakthroughs in Dementia Research May 21, 2025 While there is no cure for dementia, there is good news: Science is advancing our understanding of the risk factors while creating new testing and diagnosis regimes and new treatments.In fact, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s… See more 3 Tips for Handling a Longer, More Intense Allergy Season By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES May 21, 2025 About 25 percent of U.S. adults suffer with seasonal allergies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s millions of Americans living with uncomfortable symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose; itchy, swollen eyes; sneezing; coughing; post-nasal drip and fatigue.… See more Load More Leave this field blank Our Philosophy & History Leadership Team Living Well Blog Brain Health Resources & Quiz Gut Health Resources & Quiz Body Fat Resources & Quiz Longevity Resources & Quiz Heart Health Resources & Quiz Men's Health Resources & Quiz Women's Health Resources & Quiz Press Room Careers MDVIP Foundation Partnerships Contact Us A Great Place to Work Company Mdvip Lead Form Sign Up for the Newsletter First Name Last Name Email Address Phone Number* (optional) Home ZIP Code I would like MDVIP to call me. I would like MDVIP to call me Send Message*MDVIP respects your privacy and will only use your personal information as stated in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. 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