Living Well Blog

Are friendships and social networking — real life or online — as important to your health as diet and exercise? You might not think so, but science is proving otherwise. Studies published many decades ago found loneliness in old age can have significant negative effects on health and longevity.… See more

When it comes to heart attacks and stroke, your cholesterol level isn't the only factor. In fact, half of all people who show up at the emergency department having a heart attack have NORMAL cholesterol. But what they have in common with other heart attack victims is inflammation. Here's how… See more

Vaping gained traction over the last 15 years because it seemed like a healthier – possibly even lifesaving -- alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes. And since electronic nicotine delivery systems such as vapes, vape pens, hookah pens, e-cigs, tank systems and mods don’t need ashtrays to… See more

A new trend in physical activity is quickly gaining popularity -- high-intensity interval physical activity (HIIPA). It’s based on the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method and could be a way for you to get the benefits of intense training without the risks or even working out.HIITBursts… See more

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

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

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

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

The term “heart attack” is kind of a misnomer. Nothing actually attacks your heart. So, what really happens during a heart attack? In a nutshell, a coronary artery becomes blocked. This prevents blood from flowing to the heart, and as a result your heart muscle is damaged. The medical… See more

For decades, the advice on dietary fat was clear – steer clear of saturated fat, the type commonly found in meats, whole-fat dairy products and coconuts. But over the last few years, that advice regarding no-dairy diets has been turned on its head.… See more