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Home Blood Pressure Monitors Help Lower Risk for Heart Attacks and Stroke
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 17, 2023
Man at home blood pressure cuff
High blood pressure is major cause of premature death. It’s a primary risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death globally and the reason for about one-third of heart-related emergency department visits. High blood pressure can be very problematic because it usually doesn’t trigger… See more
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Understanding The Key Differences
October 11, 2023
Four people doing stretching exercises.
You’re probably already familiar with the concept of lifespan, which refers to how many years a person is alive. Your health span is a newer concept for many people referring to the number of healthy, disease-free years of life you experience.It is possible to have a long lifespan but a short… See more
Long-Term Lyme Disease Associated with Particular Bacterial Strain
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 5, 2023
Man in wooded area with dog
Ticks are known for causing a wide range of illnesses, with the most common being Lyme disease - a bacterial illness that affects hundreds… See more
Does the Flu Knock You Out for Weeks? Boost Your T-Cells
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 4, 2023
Man on couch sick with the flu
It’s common for people to experience the flu differently. In some people, the flu triggers strong cold-like symptoms, while other people develop life-threatening issues. Influenza is a virus responsible for about 9 million illnesses, 4 million medical visits, 10,000 hospitalizations and 35,000… See more
Benefits and Drawbacks of Intermittent Fasting, According to Research
October 2, 2023
Illustration of intermittent fasting. Plate with food in the shape of a clock.
While it isn’t a magic cure for losing weight, research increasingly shows that intermittent fasting, which is known in the weight-loss world as time-restricted eating plans, has promise and may be a smart strategy for some people trying to lose weight.But what’s really interesting about fasting… See more
8 Types of Intermittent Fasting
October 2, 2023
Woman standing on scale, trying to determine her weight.
Intermittent fasting (IF), which is also called time-restricted eating, occurs when you limit eating to a short window of time and then eat nothing and fast for another set duration before eating again. Research shows that this approach, like other methods of calorie-restricted dieting, can work if… See more
Colder Temperatures Can Affect Your Blood Pressure
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
October 2, 2023
Man scraping down icy windshield
With winter less than two months away, now is a good time to prepare yourself for colder temperatures, especially if you have health conditions affected by lower temperatures.Circulation, in particular, can be impacted by winter weather. Colder air narrows blood vessels in your toes, fingers and… See more
How Your Gut Health Influences Your Overall Health
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
September 19, 2023
Cooking with fruits and vegetables
It makes sense that if we have an unhealthy gut, we’ll have gastrointestinal issues. But sometimes we forget that what we eat affects our entire body – not just our gut. How does the gut have so much influence over our health?  Let’s start with the gut-brain axis. This is a network of two-… See more
How Primary Care Doctors Work with Specialists
September 18, 2023
From annual physicals to acute care for minor injuries and illnesses that come up, primary care is an essential part of healthcare. But what happens when you need care beyond what a primary care physician or PCP can provide?

What Is Primary Care?

Primary care is typically the first point of… See more
New Study Highlights Importance of Inflammation Marker
By Dr. Andrea Klemes
MDVIP
September 15, 2023
Inflammation Marker Laboratory
If you’ve taken part in the MDVIP Wellness Program, you may have had your blood tested for myeloperoxidase or MPO. It’s one of the tests that may be included when your doctor draws blood. MDVIP added this option so physicians would have an additional tool to better identify heart disease risk —… See more

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