Living Well Blog Filter Results By Allergy/Immunology Bone Health Brain Health Concierge Medicine Dermatology 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 Personalized Medicine Preventative Medicine Prevention Primary Care Sleep Apnea Sleep Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter Snoring, Sleep Apnea May Be More of a Concern for Women than Men By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 1, 2021 Men have a higher risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a known risk for cardiovascular disease, but women with OSA experience impaired heart function earlier than men, according to a study conducted by the Radiological Society of North America.What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?… See more Refined Carbs May Be Keeping You Up at Night By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES January 20, 2020 Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The… See more Junk Food Cravings, Weight Gain Associated with Sleep Deprivation By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES November 18, 2019 A sleepless night can leave you feeling groggy, fatigued, irritable – and apparently craving junk food, according to a new study published in eLife. This may not be news to you, if, after a night with little shut eye, you’ve yearned… See more Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson’s Disease By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 13, 2019 What is Parksinson's DiseaseParkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that renders many people confined to a wheelchair. Every year about 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with… See more Getting Enough Sleep Can Reduce Your Heart Disease Risk, Improve Overall Health By Mart J. Amick, MD August 10, 2019 About 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, including insomnia (short-term or chronic) and sleep apnea. More than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. In fact, the U.S. Centers for… See more The Importance of Sleep By Louis B Malinow, M.D. August 10, 2019 During sleep we (1) are completely vulnerable to predators; (2) cannot hunt for food; (3) cannot hunt for a mate or reproduce; and (4) cannot care for or protect our young. For evolution to not have eliminated sleep on this basis means that it must be incredibly important. Sleep may… See more Sleep Apnea Self-Risk Assessment July 15, 2019 Answer the following questions below to determine if you might be at risk. If you answer “true” to three or more of these questions, you may be at moderate to high risk for sleep apnea.* Take these results to your MDVIP-affiliated physician, who may suggest further evaluation.Apnea… See more How to Set Up a Sleep Oasis July 10, 2019 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 — even when you go to bed each night. Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing good sleep hygiene… See more 4 Natural Sleep Remedies July 10, 2019 Getting a good night's sleep isn't always easy. In fact, it's estimated that between 50 and 70 million Americans struggle with sleep-related problems. When you're tossing and turning, your first instinct may be to try a pill. But there are effective sleep remedies beyond a… See more Tips for getting more sleep July 10, 2019 Try the following tips to help you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week at least four hours before bedtime.Limit alcoholic beverages throughout the day and avoid them after 5 pm.… See more Load More Leave this field blank