Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Boomer Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Diagnostic screenings Diet & Nutrition Emotional Wellbeing Endocrinology Geriatrics Gut Health 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 Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter The Stress and Gut Health Connection 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 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 WeightYou’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 Key Differences Between Palliative and Hospice Care 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 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 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 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 How to Manage Grief After Losing a Loved One The loss of a loved one is an inevitable part of life. Bereavement is a tough and personal journey that can be overwhelming at times, whether the loss is a spouse, child, parent, relative, friend or pet. Bereavement includes grieving, our internal thoughts and feelings on loss, and mourning, our… See more The Connection Between Muscle and Biological Age Is your doctor on your case to go to the gym? If yes, it’s because strength training helps prolong your life. In fact, the British Journal of Sports Medicine published a review 16 studies of that found just 30 to 60 minutes a week of… See more 7 Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet for Healthier Hair Hair care is important to Americans. In 2022, haircare industry revenue was $13 billion. While hair care products are important if you want hair that looks healthy, it begins with nutrition, not shampoo and conditioner. Studies have found that eating lean proteins, Omega-3 fatty acids, fat-… 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. By providing your number, you are giving your express written consent to receive telemarketing calls or text messages using an automatic phone dialing system or an artificial or prerecorded voice at that number. You can contact us at any time if you wish to stop receiving such messages. Leave this field blank NEED HELP? Call us at 1.866.696.3847 Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Top