The eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re also the windows to our health. While most Americans fear losing their vision more than other serious ailments like cancer, stroke and heart disease, they know a lot less about eye health than they think they do, according to a 2020 Harris Poll. Ironically, this lack of knowledge puts them at risk for vision loss. 

When it comes to our life spans, stress plays an important role. Believe it or not, our reactions to stress are designed to help us survive – it’s part of our “fight or flight” response. When we experience acute stress, a threat to our health, our body does all sorts of good things to help us get away from that danger or deal with it.

MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Andrea Klemes, DO, plays a game of This or That with longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD, on what he prefers to promote longevity.

Sleep deprivation is a widespread problem that many Americans face. Disordered sleep, whether it be driven by:

• A health issue
• Work conditions
• Lifestyle

Poor sleep leads to fatigue and raises your risk for injuries. Sleep deprivation is also linked with many chronic illnesses including:

You can also boost your life span with something you probably haven’t thought of – optimism. A growing body of research links higher levels of optimism with a longer lifespan.
 
Yes, as you go through life, you’ll endure trials and tribulations that affect your outlook and potentially dim your positivity, including issues such as:

• Poor health
• Environmental conditions
• Socioeconomic issues

Watch longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD, and MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Andrea Klemes, DO, discuss expert tips for living younger for longer.

The human immune system is a wonderful thing. It responds quickly when we’re injured (the swelling around a sprained joint or a small cut), it attacks microscopic invaders like viruses and bacteria, and it even stores information that helps it fight future infections. It’s a beautiful protector that we’re partially born with and partially develop throughout our life. 

According to a recent study, if  you want to live longer and you’re a heavy drinker, reducing your consumption could help improve your health conditions.

People age differently, largely due to microscopic parts of our anatomy at the end of our chromosomes called telomeres.

Over the last decade, health experts have been singing the praises of plant-based diets – as they should. Plant-based diets are credited with:

• Reducing inflammation
• Improving kidney function
• Lowering the risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and dementia.

Should I Eat A Plant-Based Diet?

When done right, they can also help with weight loss and weight management. 

The topic is surprisingly polarizing among nutritionists, foodies and many health advocates. What are seed oils? Are seed oils bad for you? Are cooking oils made from seeds like canola or soy healthy and safe?