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 MDVIP Ambassador Amy Maza August 17, 2018 Amy Maza, who works for MDVIP affiliate Dr. Joseph DeRosa in West Field, NJ, is an MDVIP Ambassador for going above and beyond the call of duty and making her patients feel welcome, valued and loved."The person who is most impactful in my life is my mother… 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 Another Study Finds Multivitamins Don’t Help Prevent Cardiovascular Disease By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES August 17, 2018 More than one-third of Americans take multivitamins, despite little evidence that they help (there’s little evidence they cause harm either). And now a new study says multivitamins don’t promote cardiovascular health.… See more How Exercise Helps Prevent Brain Shrinkage & Function By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 23, 2018 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.Gray hairs, wrinkles and an expanding waist line are common visual signs of aging. But there are also many hidden signs, like brain shrinkage.Brain… See more How Anxiety Affects Your Brain & Why Exercise Helps By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 23, 2018 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.Stress, anxiety and depression play a big part in the American culture. Sixty-one percent of Americans are stressed over work. A little over 18… 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 Study: Keeping the Same Doctor Can Lead to a Longer, Healthier Life By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 13, 2018 If you’ve been a loyal patient of your primary care physician, here’s some good news: Patients who continuously use the same primary care doctor live longer, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open journal. Results also… See more Heartburn Medication Linked to Increase Risk of Pneumonia By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 12, 2018 One of the drugs commonly prescribed to control frequent acid reflux, or GERD, has been linked to pneumonia in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. … See more Losing Weight Leaves You Susceptible to Bone Loss By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES July 6, 2018 If you’re trying to lose weight, listen up: You need to take measures to protect your bones. Weight loss is associated with a lower bone density, particularly among older Americans, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Researchers from… See more Load More Leave this field blank