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How Sleep Works and How Not Getting Enough Affects Your Health
November 1, 2021
What's an ideal amount of sleep? It's pretty much the same no matter what your age is.
You surely know by now that there’s an “ideal” amount of sleep we’re supposed to get at night: roughly seven to nine hours. This applies to the entire age range for adults, whether you’re 18 or 88.  And it’s not a loose suggestion, like how many days a week you should shower.  Sleep guidance is… See more
23 Tips for Getting More Sleep
November 1, 2021
Follow these tips for better sleep.
A lot of surprising things can affect your sleep. For example, what you drink and when you drink it, electronic devices like your phone or tablet, the temperature of the room, how much you exercise — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing… See more
New Guidelines Under Consideration for Aspirin and Heart Disease
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
October 18, 2021
Should aspirin be used as a primary preventive measure for heart disease?
Since the 1980s, doctors have been prescribing aspirin to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, especially in individuals at high risk. But in recent years, studies have shown that aspirin, which is often prescribed because it helps inhibit blood clot formation that can block your arteries, may… See more
Can Dietary Fat Affect Cancer Risk? 
September 8, 2021
Dietary fat isn't the fat you should be worried about when it comes to cancer risk.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 50 years, it’s that nutrition is an evolving science. What we think we know today may not be the case in a generation. And, as with any science, exciting findings in animal studies may never bear out in humans.  The quest to learn if dietary fat… See more
3 Green Foods that May Help Fight Cancer
September 8, 2021
These green foods may lower your cancer risk.
Green is in. From reusable grocery bags to electric cars, eco-friendly choices are as trendy as they are good for the environment around us.  Eating more green is in too – think veggies and fruit. These can help prevent cancer and reduce your risk of premature death. Think of eating green as a way… See more
Does Diet Affect Your Risk of Cancer
September 8, 2021
Mediterranean diet
How much does your diet affect your risk for cancer and what role does it play? For decades researchers have looked for foods that lower your cancer risk or plant-based nutrients that are related to higher or lower risks. While studies in Petri dishes and animals have shown promise, most of that… See more
Can Turmeric Lower Your Cancer Risk? It Shows Promise
September 8, 2021
Turmeric hasn't been proven to reduce cancer risk, but it still shows promise.
Can turmeric help prevent cancer? It sure seems so – if you’re an incurable optimist. The truth is more nuanced than the hype about this supplement. Studies do show turmeric (or its powerful antioxidant, curcumin) has anticancer activity. The problem is that a lot of these studies are small or in… See more
Should I see a Primary Care Doctor or a Specialist?
July 16, 2021
Many patients wonder when they have a problem whether they should go straight to a specialist or a primary care physician. For example, if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, should you seek out a cardiologist? What about type 2 diabetes—do you need to see an endocrinologist?  If you… See more
Here’s How to Improve Your Women’s Health IQ
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
May 5, 2021
What you need to know about women's health.
When it comes to healthcare, women are extremely important. They make 80 percent of household healthcare decisions. Plus, they’re the caretakers of their children, their partners and often their parents.  But what we learned from the MDVIP Women’s Health Survey is that many women are in the dark… See more
Which COVID Vaccine Should You Get? 
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
March 9, 2021
Which Covid vaccine is best for you? It's the one you can get the soonest.
Now that there are three vaccines approved for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, you may be tempted to shop around to find a particular one. Some people may want the convenience of the Johnson & Johnson single-dose shot and its low rate of side effects. Others may be interested… See more

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