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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 can… See more
The Basics of a Mediterranean-Style Diet
By Sean Kelley
MDVIP
November 17, 2022
The Basics of a Mediterranean-Style Diet
The food most of us eat is 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.  But there’s… See more
5 Reasons Why Quitting Smoking is Tougher for Women
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 17, 2022
5 Reasons Why Quitting Smoking is Tougher for Women
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 Stroke Rehab, Study Says
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 16, 2022
Seated Tai Chi Is Effective Stroke Rehab, Study Says
Patients may have a new tool to help them recover from the debilitating effects: Seated Tai Chi. A new study has demonstrated the ancient Chinese martial art is a beneficial form of rehab. Ischemic strokes… See more
How Nutrition Affects Our Life Span
November 14, 2022
  What we eat profoundly influences how long and how well we live.  Hi, I’m Dr. Michael Roizen,… See more
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy at Any Age
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
November 11, 2022
Keeping Your Eyes Healthy at Any Age
The eyes are the window to the soul. But they’re also the windows to our health. And 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
The Connection Between Sleep and Longevity
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 21, 2022
Elderly woman sleeping
Sleep deprivation is a widespread problem that many Americans face. Disordered sleep, whether it be driven by: A health issue Work conditions Lifestyle Poor sleep leads to fatigue and raises your risk for injuries. Sleep deprivation is also linked with many chronic illnesses including: Type 2… See more
Optimism is A Key Component of Longevity?
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 20, 2022
Older woman smiling
You can also boost your life span with something you probably haven’t thought of – optimism. A growing body of research links higher levels of optimism with a longer lifespan.
 
Yes, as you go through life, you’ll endure trials and tribulations that affect your outlook and potentially… See more
This or That: Longevity Edition
October 18, 2022
MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Andrea Klemes, DO, plays a game of This or That with longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD, on what he prefers to promote longevity.… See more

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