Women's Wellness Weight Management

03/16/2026

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02/27/2026

02/20/2026

February is American Heart Month, a good time to discuss heart health issues. My patients are aware of the connection between their body composition, diet, sleep habits, fitness routine, smoking status, stress level and alcohol consumption and their heart health. What many of them don’t realize is the connection between heart disease and breast cancer. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/study-suggests-link-between-heart-disease-breast-cancer

02/18/2026

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02/14/2026

I encourage my patients to exercise and manage their stress to control their blood pressure. But just thinking of your significant other also helps, according to a recent study. Happy Valentine’s Day. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/stressed-out-thinking-your-significant-other-may-help-ease-blood-pressure

02/13/2026

Many of my patients wear devices that collect important health data; examples include continuous glucose monitors, smart watches, pedometers and heart rate monitors. Unfortunately, nothing is done with the data. If you’re collecting health information, be it from a wearable device or even a home blood pressure monitor, share it with me. Here’s how.

Many Americans use self-monitoring technology such as pedometers, continuous glucose monitors, heart rate monitors and home blood pressure machines. In fact, Informa Tech Target reports that roughly 40 percent of American adults use healthcare-related apps and 35 percent are wearing devices — 92 p...

02/11/2026

Most of my patients drink caffeinated beverages, which helps protect the heart, enhance cognitive function and improve blood sugar processing. However, most people are unaware of their caffeine intake, and too much can lead to GI issues, muscle tremors, headaches and disordered sleep. Here are some sources of caffeine, beyond the obvious coffee and tea. If you’re concerned about your intake, we can talk about it at your next appointment.

Many of us can relate to German composer and musician Johann Sebastian Bach when he said: “Without my morning coffee, I'm just like a dried-up piece of roast goat."Most of us feel that way because the country seemingly runs on caffeine: 93 percent of Americans consume caffeinated beverages, 75 per...

01/27/2026

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11/10/2025

In my practice, it’s my women patients who ask for help for their depression. However, I know some of my men also are struggling – but they don’t ask for help. And their relatives don’t recognize that they’re depressed because men’s depression symptoms vary from textbook symptoms. Here’s what you need to know.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/depression-men-looks-different-it-does-women

11/08/2025

As we age, we experience changes in our hair. Typically, most people experience some hair loss. You may notice your hair sheds faster, grows slower and thins. Some of my patients have asked how they can keep their hair healthy. What surprises most of my patients is that healthy hair is not achieved through expensive products – it’s through your diet. Here are seven foods that can help you maintain healthy hair.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/7-foods-healthier-hair

11/06/2025

Your gut health has a connection to your overall health. When I refer to your gut health, I am talking how well your body absorbs nutrients, remains disease free, keeps a strong immune system and maintains a thriving, balanced composition of microorganisms. But the real key is the microorganisms. Here’s why.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/science-based-ways-improve-gut-health