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 Health & Disorders Weight Management Women's Health Apply Filter There’s So Much More to Heart Disease than Just Cholesterol Numbers By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP March 31, 2022 The year I graduated from medical school, 1982, a brave new world of cardiology was just beginning. Researchers conducting a trial of the drug lovastatin discovered it lowered cholesterol in a small group of patients with a genetic predisposition for dangerously high cholesterol. Patients with this… See more Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease: Imaging Technique Gives Researchers Important Insights By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES March 31, 2022 For decades, Alzheimer’s researchers have faced a major challenge in treating early stages of the disease. They could only study the brain after a patient died and the disease spread throughout the brain. But a relatively new imaging technique is giving scientists a window into the development of… See more How Can Preventive Care Reduces Healthcare Costs By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES March 29, 2022 For centuries, doctors and public health officials have pointed to Ben Franklin’s famous mantra, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Can you really save money by preventing disease?What is Preventive CarePreventive care detects serious diseases at an early stage, before any… See more Bad Teeth & Heart Disease By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP March 29, 2022 Do you see your dentist regularly? If you do, good for you. Unfortunately, only about two-thirds of Americans have seen their dentists in the last 12 months. That’s bad for their teeth, and it may also be bad for their heart. That’s because there’s a link between what’s… See more How to Improve Communications with Your Primary Care Doctor By Dr. Andrea Klemes March 28, 2022 When the doctor-patient relationship works, patients experience better health outcomes. Research shows when patients are happier and reassured, they understand their health challenges and… See more Chronic Condition Management & How Personalized Healthcare Helps By Dr. Andrea Klemes March 28, 2022 What is Chronic Disease Management … See more How Does Your Metabolism Work? March 17, 2022 You probably hear a lot about your metabolism. From late night TV commercials to internet ads, the world is awash in solutions to speed up your metabolism. But what exactly is our metabolism and what role does it play in our health?What is Metabolism?Metabolism is the chemical process… See more 5 Facts About Metabolism that are Misunderstood March 17, 2022 We think we know a lot about weight management and our metabolism. But there’s a surprising number of misconceptions about both — and that can make it harder for us to stay healthy as we age. Here are five misunderstood facts about your metabolism.What is Metabolism & How Does it Work?… See more Gluten May Not Be A Trigger For Your IBS By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES March 15, 2022 Irritable bowel syndrome, often known as IBS, is a complex condition that affects the large intestine, causing abdominal pain and digestive issues. It’s believed that the root of IBS… See more 5 Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health at Work By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES March 14, 2022 Even if you love your job, work can take a toll on your mental health. Commuter traffic, deadlines and technical glitches — even irksome colleagues — are a part of most people’s daily lives and can cause stress, anxiety and… See more Load More Leave this field blank