Dr. Barbara B. Padilla, MDVIP

09/03/2025

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.

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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...

08/06/2025

Many of my patients are dealing with stress-induced insomnia. But they’re not alone. A recent report found that American adults are more stressed and sleeping less. Here are some tips and tricks that I’ve taught my patients that can help ease your stress and get better sleep. Do you struggle with insomnia? Do you have advice for others?

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If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults reporting being so stressed that they can’t function, according to a poll conducted by the American Psychological A...

07/04/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy 4th of July!

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day!

06/12/2025

Studies show that patients in MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices like mine experience better health outcomes than patients in traditional practices.

Studies show patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices are hospitalized, use emergency rooms and urgent care centers less often than patients in traditional primary care practices.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day

04/07/2025

Many of my patients skip seeing their dentist. This isn’t a good idea for your dental health or your heart health, as periodontal disease raises your risk for heart attacks. Moreover, as your body fights the bacteria associated with the gum disease, it raises inflammation, increasing your risk for a long list of serious health conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

Learn the benefits of reaching out to your dentist and asking the right questions. Read about the link between your mouth and heart and how to avoid disease.

02/14/2025

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.

Stress -- you can’t escape it. And it can wreak havoc on blood pressure. Exercise, meditation and hobbies are common, effective stress busters. So is having a social support system of friends and relatives. But if they’re not available, having your significant other present – even if it’s on...

01/15/2025

If you’re like most people, weight loss is probably on your list of New Year resolutions. But there are so many diets: intermittent fasting, Whole 30, Atkins, Mediterranean, ketogenic and more. Before you make any drastic diet changes, please talk to me. In the meantime, here are some of the most popular diets people try.

Your Complete Guide to Popular diets Alkaline Mediterranean Atkins The Ornish Diet DASH Paleo Gluten Free South Beach HCG Vegan Intermittent Fasting Zone Ketogenic ALKALINE What is it? The alkaline diet is also known as the acid-alkaline diet or alkaline ash diet. It is based around the idea that....

01/01/2025

Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year!

12/25/2024

12/25/2024

Happy Hanukkah!