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 How Can I Plan for the Cognitive Decline of a Loved One? September 13, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.It’s difficult to plan for a loved one’s memory disorder. Cognitive decline occurs gradually, and the signs/symptoms appear slowly and are often… See more What Puts You at Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease September 13, 2020 Dementia Risk FactorsWhat puts you at risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease? MDVIP-affiliated physician Lara… See more Different Types of Cognitive Impairment: From MCI to Dementia September 13, 2020 What Is Dementia?Dementia is an umbrella term for advanced cognitive impairment. It includes Alzheimer's disease and… See more Everything You Need to Know About Arthritis: Types and Treatments January 22, 2020 If you woke up with joint pain this morning, you could be among more than 50 million Americans with arthritis. While there are many types, they often share similar symptoms, including:PainStiffnessSwellingRednessDecreased range of motionIf any of these words describe one of more of your joints, it’… See more 6 Natural Ways to Ease Osteoarthritis Pain January 22, 2020 Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 31 million Americans. It seems there are practically as many “natural remedies” that promise arthritis relief. Unfortunately, most of them, from copper bracelets to apple cider vinegar, don’t work.The good news is that there are a few science-backed, drug-free ways to… See more An Unexpected Risk Factor for Dementia: Being Skinny Fat By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 17, 2018 You may already know that cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression are among the top risk factors for dementia. But so is being “skinny fat”, especially among older people… See more 7 Drug-Free Sleep Solutions May 7, 2018 Like most family physicians, I talk about sleep a lot with my patients. They tell me they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep or that they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleep. Usually, these patients – especially those older than 65 – would like either a prescription for sleep medication… See more 4 Dementia Risk Factors (You Can Actually Change) March 26, 2018 The various forms of dementia affect our memory, our ability to think and communicate and sometimes our ability to perform basic, everyday tasks. While there’s nothing we can do about some risk factors – like age and genetics – there are other risk factors that we can control. Here are four of them… See more The MIND Diet Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk March 26, 2018 There isn’t a magic bullet that can prevent Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. But there’s a diet may be the closest thing we have. It’s called the MIND diet, and it was designed by experts at Rush University Medical Center to slow down the brain changes that raise the risk of… See more Supplements to Improve Memory: What You Should Know March 19, 2018 A recent survey found that more than 170 million Americans take supplements, and the number one reason is to improve health and wellness. But if you ask your primary care doctor which supplements are right for you, you’ll probably get a very short list – if you get any recommendations at all.One… See more Load More Leave this field blank