Dr. Lewis R. Weiner, MDVIP

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: You need to drink plenty of water, particularly during the summer. But if you’re bored with water, you can re-hydrate with food. http://www.mdvip.com/community/blog/view/bored-with-drinking-water-rehydrate-with-food

CBS News recently reported that up to 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated...

HEART HEALTH TIPS
6 grams is the amount trans fats in a large order of fries; meanwhile, for adults, the daily recommended amount for trans fats is 2 grams or less.

You’ll add 10 years to your life by maintaining a healthy weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, avoiding diabetes and not smoking.

Experts claim that just 15 minutes of relaxation each day can alter your heart rate.

Brisk walking for three hours per week can reduce your risk of heart disease by 40 percent.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women; our Medical Center of Excellence Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has some tips to lower your risk of heart disease.
http://www.bidmc.org/YourHealth/HealthNotes/KeepingYourHeartHealthy/HeartHealthintheNews/LadiesTipsHeartHealth.aspx

A serious vascular disease that gets less attention than heart disease but affects about 10 million is peripheral artery disease (PAD). You can learn more by reading this overview from our Medical Center of Excellence Cleveland Clinic.
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/disorders/vascular/pad.aspx

Read about a few useful apps useful for tracking calories, exercise & progress towards weight loss goals.
http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/useful-web-apps-for-weight-loss

Useful Web Apps for Weight Loss Everyone seems to be getting into weight loss, healthy eating and exercise habits these days, and with that, there has been a surge in the availability of web applications designed to aid in diet and exercise, weight loss, goal setting and other life impr

To get more plant-based foods into your diet, check out these vegan & vegetarian smartphone apps.
http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/conversation/favorite-vegan-and-vegetarian-smartphone-apps

Favorite Vegan And Vegetarian Smartphone Apps If you have a smartphone, you know there’s an app for almost anything, including great vegan and vegetarian resources. As someone who frequently searches for vegan recipes on my phone while waiting in a long line or stuck in traffic (when I’m

A blender is a great kitchen gadget that can help you make healthy smoothies like this clean breeze smoothie.
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/clean_breeze_smoothie.html

Clean Breeze Smoothie This refreshing smoothie is made with cucumber and kiwi and gets a kick from ginger-flavored kombucha and fresh cilantro.

A peer-reviewed study shows that MDVIP personalized primary care model delivers better clinical outcomes and more recommended preventive healthcare services. http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20121211005791/en

Primary Care Study Proves That MDVIP Delivers Better Preventive Care Services & Patient Results When Study shows that MDVIP personalized primary care model delivers better clinical outcomes and more recommended preventive healthcare services.

PBS featured MDVIP as a new healthcare trend.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec12/medicine_07-09.html

Concierge Medicine: Greater Access for a Fee | PBS NewsHour | July 9, 2012 Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser looks at a new health care trend called concierge medicine that involves offering specialized care for those who can afford the price tag.

People from Mediterranean countries have lower rates of heart disease than Americans. One reason is their diet, which comprises a lot of plant-based foods, whole grains, fish, and herbs and spices instead of salt. Mayo Clinic lays out a classic food pyramid focusing on the Mediterranean diet. Let us know your favorite Mediterranean foods. www.mayoclinic.com/health/mediterranean-diet/CL00011

Are you already stressed even though it is early in the week? Here’s a quick tip: try saying good things about yourself to help get rid of that stressful, internal negative voice. Click to learn stress relieving positive affirmations. http://stress.about.com/od/optimismspirituality/a/freeaffirmation.htm

Free Positive Affirmations for Stress Relief Positive affirmations can help you manage stress and maintain a can-do, optimistic attitude. Here are some affirmations designed to help you relieve stress by maintaining a peaceful state of mind and increasing feelings of safety and self-efficacy.