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 Choosing the Right Medicare Supplement Plan By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES October 13, 2019 THIS BLOG WAS REVIEWED AND UPDATED ON OCTOBER 1, 2019.If you’re a Medicare enrollee, October is your reenrollment month. Should you be considering a Medicare supplemental insurance?Medicare supplement insurance plans (or Medigap policies) are sold by commercial insurance companies to help… See more 2020 Medicare Supplement Plans October 9, 2019 Medicare Supplement BenefitsA… See more Vaping: What You Need to Know By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES September 13, 2019 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 Is Red Wine Really Heart Healthy? September 13, 2019 We've all heard that wine is good for your heart. We've also heard that consuming alcohol is bad for your heart. Confused over this contradictory information? You’re not alone. Over the last decade, research has found both to be true — the difference comes down to what kind of alcohol, how much,… See more Why You Need a Primary Care Physician September 6, 2019 Going to a primary care physician isn’t fun. There’s the long wait for an appointment (weeks!) and the long wait at the office (hours!). And then there’s the appointment: You get just 10 minutes with a doctor or nurse practitioner who’s looking at a computer.For many, this is the typical primary… See more Sex and Heart Attacks: What You Need to Know August 22, 2019 Two of the biggest questions for people who have suffered a heart attack or have heart disease are: Can sex cause a heart attack, and when is it okay to have sex after a heart attack? Worrying about the strain sex can put on your cardiovascular system is a legitimate concern. And while… See more How Much Alcohol Are You Really Drinking? August 16, 2019 The answer to this question is not simple because we’re currently at a pivotal moment in the research and thinking on how much alcohol is OK to drink and if it might even have a positive effect on our health. For decades, the narrative has been that two drinks for men daily and one for women is not… See more Studies Link Light to Moderate Drinking with Increased Health Risks and Premature Death By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 14, 2019 Over the last few years, some experts have suggested that consuming a moderate or light amount of alcohol every day might protect your heart better than abstaining from alcohol.This theory may not hold much water, according to recent alcohol studies. A study published in 2018 linked light drinking… 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 Load More Leave this field blank