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 Why My Patients Aren't Having Heart Attacks By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP January 27, 2019 It has become clear to me, after more than 35 years of medical practice, that the traditional approach to cardiovascular disease is missing the boat. Just look at these dismal statistics:Heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death in this country since 1900.Somebody has a heart attack every 40… See more Your Complete Guide to Popular diets January 18, 2019 AlkalineMediterraneanAtkinsThe Ornish DietDASHPaleo… See more 4 Things You Should Do to Boost Your Fat IQ September 17, 2018 If you've struggled with your weight, you know that fat can be a bad three-letter word. You've warded against it, tried to reduce it and agonized over what fat can do to your self-esteem and your waist line. But how much do you really know about fat? And how much could you improve your life if you… See more TODAY Show Discusses MDVIP Fat IQ Survey July 19, 2018 The TODAY Show recently featured the MDVIP/IPSOS Fat IQ survey in a clip on choosing the right diet. Hosts Savannah Guthrie and Willie Geist discussed the results… See more 6 Things Besides Food That Can Cause High Cholesterol July 17, 2018 As a family physician in Alexandria, Virginia, I’m routinely asked by patients, “What should I eat to lower my cholesterol?”It’s an important question. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in all your cells. When you have too much of it, it can stick to the lining of your blood vessels, limit… See more MDVIP Survey Reveals Key Insight About Weight Loss By Dr. Andrea Klemes July 2, 2018 Just about all of us have embarked on a weight loss journey at some point in our lives. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans currently report being over their ideal weight in a new MDVIP survey. The good news is… See more You Need More of These 3 Nutrients in Your Diet June 22, 2018 The supplement aisle in grocery stores is tempting, isn’t it? The labels on the backs of the bottles would have you believe that for just a few dollars, you could take a pill that improves a huge range of symptoms – or just your overall health. I have a feeling you know the bad “news” I’m… See more How One Patient Partnered with her MDVIP-Affiliated Doctor to Lose Weight June 19, 2018 Sherry, a member of an MDVIP-affiliated practice in Phoenix, talks about how she was able to work with her physician to lose weight."He (Dr. Kevin Turner) came up with the plan to help me lose weight," Sherri says. "In the first year I lost about… See more Are Whole Grain Products Healthy? By Louis B Malinow, M.D. June 15, 2018 You’re standing in the bread aisle of your supermarket trying to select a healthy bread to buy. Whole grain, whole wheat, multi-grain -- it’s confusing. But the reality is, none of them are healthy. Based on the Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry, eating whole grains is like taking… See more Over-the-Counter Supplement May Help Tackle Aging in Blood Vessels By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES May 18, 2018 When it comes to aging, there are no magic pills. But a new study is shining light on a supplement that may help reverse aging in your blood vessels. MitoQ -- an anti-aging supplement and pharmaceutical grade antioxidant -- may reverse vascular aging in older adults by as much as 15 to 20… See more Load More Leave this field blank