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 The Truth About Men's Health March 2, 2022 Download our Men's Health infographic. 5 Surprising Reasons You Might Be Suffering with Back Pain By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 28, 2022 If you struggle with back pain, you know firsthand how it can diminish your quality of life. If you work, for example, there’s a pretty good chance it’s interfering with your job. Low back pain has been the leading cause of disability since 1990, according to the International Association for the… See more Heart Disease Emerging as a Post Covid Complication By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 26, 2022 Covid-19 is a respiratory virus that can damage the heart and blood vessels of many of its survivors. And while some damage may heal on its own, people who’ve had Covid are at increased risk for heart damage, according to a large-scale study published in Nature Medicine.What’s surprising… See more The Truth About Erectile Dysfunction and Low Testosterone February 24, 2022 Low testosterone is thought to be associated primarily with diminished sex drive – but most men don’t know the facts about erectile dysfunction and low testosterone. Watch this video explanation from MDVIP-affiliated physician Dr. Louis Minsky.TRANSCRIPTWhat are the symptoms of… See more The Dangers of a Dad Bod February 24, 2022 Are you a man (or know of one) who assumes that carrying a “spare tire” around the belly is inevitable? This body type is affectionately referred to as a “dad bod,” but there’s nothing endearing about it when it comes to your health. And, in fact, it can signify a number of serious medical… See more Congratulations 2021 MDVIP Ambassadors February 19, 2022 After reviewing all the nominees who became official members of the MDVIP Ambassadors Club last year, the committee selected three grand prize ambassadors. We thank all of the deserving practice ambassadors who provided an extraordinary experience for their members. Please join us in a virtual… See more Stressed Out? Thinking of Your Significant Other May Help Ease Blood Pressure By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 14, 2022 Stress -- you can’t escape it. And it can wreak havoc on blood pressure. Exercise, meditation and hobbies are common, effective stress busters. So is having a social support system of friends and relatives. But if they’re not available,… See more Sleep Apnea and Insomnia: A Life-Threatening Combination By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 12, 2022 Do ever wake up out of breath or gasping? Are you unexplainably exhausted during the day? Does your spouse complain that you snore loudly? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might be one of the 22 million Americans with sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that involves repeated… See more Heart Disease is Still the Leading Cause of Death By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES February 11, 2022 To say that America has a heart disease problem is to put it mildly. For more than a century, heart disease has reigned as the leading cause of death in the U.S. It kills one out of every three men and a quarter of women or roughly 690,000 Americans every year. These are grim… See more Men and Heart Disease: What are the Risks? February 1, 2022 If you’re a man, you’re more likely to die from heart disease than any other cause. If that surprises you, you’re not alone. Most people don’t know the number one cause of death for men is heart disease, according to surveys. But the condition actually kills one in every four men.Fortunately, heart… See more Load More Leave this field blank