Join us as we continue to celebrate MDVIP's Year of Cardiovascular Health. 

Do you ever have trouble getting sleep? When you do, is it uninterrupted? Getting the right amount of sleep is important — for your overall health and for your heart.

You and your guests are invited to join me for a discussion about sleep and your health and how you can get more ZZZs. 

RSVP is required for admittance. Call 856-628-8120.

Two of the biggest questions for people who have suffered a heart attack or have heart disease are: Can sex cause a heart attack, and when is it okay to have sex after a heart attack? 

Worrying about the strain sex can put on your cardiovascular system is a legitimate concern. And while enjoying regular daily activities that make you happy is important for overall quality of life, if you have cardiovascular disease (CVD) or have had a cardiovascular event, here are the facts are you should be aware of when it comes to sex. 

About 70 million U.S. adults have a sleep disorder, including insomnia (short-term or chronic) and sleep apnea. More than one third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have declared insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic. 

The answer to this question is not simple because we’re currently at a pivotal moment in the research and thinking on how much alcohol is OK to drink and if it might even have a positive effect on our health. For decades, the narrative has been that two drinks for men daily and one for women is not only OK but has an optimal healthy impact versus not drinking any alcohol at all.

Men have a higher risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a known risk for cardiovascular disease, but women with OSA experience impaired heart function earlier than men, according to a study conducted by the Radiological Society of North America.

Over the last few years, some experts have suggested that consuming a moderate or light amount of alcohol every day might protect your heart better than abstaining from alcohol.

What is Parksinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that renders many people confined to a wheelchair. Every year about 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism. But that number continues rising, according to a couple of recent studies.

Try the following tips to help you get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.

Get at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity several times a week at least four hours before bedtime.

Limit alcoholic beverages throughout the day and avoid them after 5 pm. Alcohol interferes with sleeping.

Avoid caffeinated beverages and foods like tea, coffee, cola and chocolate, particularly after 4 pm.

Avoid nicotine; if you are not ready to quit smoking yet, at least limit your smoking after 4 pm.

A new trend in physical activity is quickly gaining popularity -- high-intensity interval physical activity (HIIPA). It’s based on the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) method and could be a way for you to get the benefits of intense training without the risks or even working out.

It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. 

You’re probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, so it’s important to talk to you doctor before you work out in high temperatures. If you get clearance, there are strategies that can help make summer workouts more enjoyable. Try these five tips.