Erica J. DeWitt, MD

10/02/2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death. As you’re probably aware, lifestyle plays a major role. A few of my patients wonder if a vegetarian diet can help maintain their heart health. Here’s what you need to know.

Vegetarianism has gotten a lot of hype over the last 15 years. A lifestyle once written off as earthy crunchy, went mainstream around 2010.There are many reasons people go vegetarian, with the most popular being health. Studies suggest a vegetarian lifestyle may help: • Lower the risk for certain ...

10/01/2025

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09/30/2025

If I am concerned about your heart health, I may check your levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO) – an enzyme that helps identify your heart attack risk. But it turns out, this test is more valuable than we once thought. A recent study found that elevated MPO levels also suggest a risk for stroke and all-cause mortality. Here’s more on MPO. Let me know if you have any questions. https://bit.ly/42DsRAz

If you’ve taken part in the MDVIP Wellness Program, you may have had your blood tested for myeloperoxidase or MPO. It’s one of the tests that may be included when your doctor draws blood. MDVIP added this option so physicians would have an additional tool to better identify heart disease risk .....

09/25/2025

Now that it’s September, we’ll start seeing less and less sunlight, which can trigger depression in some people. Many people in my practice struggle with fall or winter blues. If you’re one of them, here are five tips that can help.

When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly darker earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in energy, slower to function and more tired. If you feel this way and have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, it’s likely you’re...

09/24/2025

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09/23/2025

I have a few patients who have sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work well for them. Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why don’t flu shots always prevent the flu? Here are three reasons.

Have you (or someone you know) sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work? Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why aren’t flu shots completely reliab...

09/18/2025

You’ve probably heard the term cognitive impairment. Sadly, many of my patients are experiencing some sort of cognitive impairment. You may not realize that there are different types of impairment. Here’s a brief overview. If you’re concerned, let’s discuss it the next time you’re in the office. https://bit.ly/3jHnF5k

Learn more about the different types of cognitive impairments and how these brain health issues can impair a person’s ability to function.

09/17/2025

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09/16/2025

Cold and flu season is around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. This means getting enough sleep, exercising, managing stress and consuming a healthy diet. Yes, supplements are one way to go, but I prefer my patients get their nutrients from food. Here’s what you need to know. https://bit.ly/3LfkkLm

Discover what foods you may be consuming that are harmful to your diet. Explore how to get more nutrients to support your immune system. Learn more.

09/11/2025

Today we reflect on the victims of 9/11 and their families.

09/10/2025

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09/09/2025

For years, I’ve encouraged my patients to adopt a Mediterranean style of eating, which includes olive oil. However, olive oil consumption almost doubled between 1990 and 2021, leading to brands offering olive oil at different price points and styles to keep up with the demand. The overwhelming number varieties has made it difficult to select the most appropriate olive oil for you. Here are some tips to make buying olive oil easier. https://bit.ly/42bX3SU