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 How One MDVIP-Affiliated Physician Assesses Brain Health By Lara Hitchcock, MD, FAAFP September 21, 2020 Dr. Lara Hitchcock discusses how she uses the screenings in the MDVIP Wellness Program to help track patients' brain health. Flu Shots are Crucial This Year – Here’s Why By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES September 18, 2020 If you’re one of those people who gets their flu shot occasionally — or who never gets it — here’s a reason to sign up early: Public health officials are warning of an impending crisis during the upcoming flu season. Why? The coronavirus is still spreading, putting a strain on healthcare… See more 8 Questions to Ask a New Doctor Before Joining Their Primary Care Practice September 18, 2020 When it’s time to look for a new doctor, what are the most important factors to consider? This is a decision you’ll want to handle with care. A primary care doctor who is a good fit can help optimize your health, increase longevity and lower your… See more Brain Health by the Numbers September 18, 2020 Download a PDF of our Brain Health Infographic here. 4 Mental Health Benefits of Gardening By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES September 18, 2020 Most of us are stressed every day (in fact 55 percent in one Gallup poll reported feeling stressed for a good portion of the previous day). Unfortunately, that stress isn’t healthy. Uncontrolled stress is tied to heart disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, headaches, depression … it’s a long list.… See more Five Factors for Better Brain Health September 17, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.Dementia is on a lot of people’s minds these days. It’s a rapidly growing public health problem affecting around 50 million people globally (nearly… See more The Truth About Brain-Training Games September 13, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.We all want to protect and preserve our minds as we age. Can so-called brain-training games work? Can they help us preserve our memory, our words,… See more What Can I Do to Lower My Risk for Dementia? September 13, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.Keeping your mind active, eating healthy brain foods, staying physically active, getting quality sleep and staying socially connected are all… See more How Can I Plan for the Cognitive Decline of a Loved One? September 13, 2020 What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center.It’s difficult to plan for a loved one’s memory disorder. Cognitive decline occurs gradually, and the signs/symptoms appear slowly and are often… See more What Puts You at Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease September 13, 2020 Dementia Risk FactorsWhat puts you at risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease? MDVIP-affiliated physician Lara… See more Load More Leave this field blank