A true partner in health who you can reach 24/7 and see same- or next-day. He sees fewer patients, which means more time for each one.
Dr. Robinson, Internal Medicine physician, offers a different approach to primary care. Patients appreciate same/next-day appointments that start on time and aren't rushed; plus they can usually reach his 24/7. His practice also offers other services, including comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests, that go far beyond those found in concierge medicine practices. Dr. Robins
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Some more of our affiliated physicians around the country weighed in on the they wish all of their patients would focus on this year.
What are your health goals in 2023? 💪🏽
MDVIP wishes you a very happy, healthy and safe New Years weekend. Keep prioritizing your health and wellness in 2023! 💪🏽
As the new year approaches, you may be thinking about making resolutions and the best ways to stick with them. On the latest MDVIP Minute, some of our affiliated physicians reveal their top for 2023! 🎉
Have you heard of an Angel Tree 😇🎄? For the last six years, Dr. Merritt W. Dunlap, his staff and generous patients in Carson City, NV, raise money and purchase toys for the foster children in their community. Listen to the incredible impact they've made. 🧒🏽❤️
Merry Christmas from our MDVIP family to yours!🎄
12/22/2022
If exercising in colder weather just isn't your thing, consider indoor alternatives like strength training 🏋🏽♀️, which provides a host of preventive health benefits. bit.ly/3GePrnW
5 Things You Should Know About Strength Training Discover the various types of strength training, the lifestyle benefits and other implications they have on your overall health.
A recent study revealed that drinking tea may help stave off a major predictor of heart disease in women. 🍵 Check out our blog for more on the research, plus a quick guide to additional health benefits of some of the most common teas: bit.ly/3BSgL90
Wishing all who celebrate a happy and healthy Chanukah! 🕎
12/16/2022
Introducing Furry Fridays at MDVIP! 🐾 Dr. Felice Levine, MD brings her dog Remi to her primary care practice in Boca Raton, FL, on Fridays. Her patients love Remi's sweet disposition and she always greets them with a warm welcome!
12/16/2022
Patients may have a new tool to help them recover from the debilitating effects of a . A new study reveals that seated tai chi 🧘🏻♀️ is a beneficial form of rehab for stroke victims: bit.ly/3PgLMch
Seated Tai Chi Is Effective Exercise for Stroke Rehab, Study Says Tai chi, a breathing exercise borrowed from martial arts, can help patients recover from strokes. A study shows Seated Tai Chi a beneficial for rehab. Learn more.
12/13/2022
Brain health is a critical piece of our overall health! Check out these science-backed ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, in Katie Couric Media bit.ly/3PmJVCX
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Four Expert-Approved Ways To Supercharge Your Brain From meditation to nutrition, here are some expert-backed strategies for keeping your brain healthy as you age.
Self-care can go a long way in boosting your immune system this winter! ❄️🧣
12/07/2022
A new study presented this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference suggests certain processed foods are associated with a higher risk of cognitive decline.
Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could raise your dementia risk by over 20% More than half of the calories consumed by Americans come from this high-risk food group, which is associated with cognitive decline, cancer and heart disease
MDVIP has partnered with Spirit Of Giving to help fulfill 100 special gift wishes for deserving children this holiday season. We are proud to be a part of this annual gift drive! 🎁🧒🏽
12/05/2022
MDVIP-affiliated physicians like Dr. Genise E. Kerner in Livonia, MI, have the time to thoroughly discuss their patient's health concerns and make sure questions get answered with great care and patience. ⭐ Expect more from your primary care.
11/29/2022
Have you thought about switching to a Mediterranean-style diet? Even with holiday season in full swing, it's never a bad time to explore healthier lifestyle choices that can add years to your life. bit.ly/3EMyu2y
The Basics of a Mediterranean-Style Diet | MDVIP The food most of us eat is killing us. The Western diet, laden with sugary processed foods and red meats, is one of the top reasons the American life span had declined in recent years. This type of diet raises our risk for overall death as well death from heart disease and cancer.
From all of us at MDVIP, we wish you and your loved ones a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
11/22/2022
Heavy stress puts us at risk for many diseases and conditions that take years off of our lives and reduce our health span. In the day-to-day hustle, it's easy to forget there are simple, proven ways to tame chronic stress: bit.ly/3GAnYxR
Stress Can Take Years Off Our Lives. Here's How to Stop It When it comes to our life spans, stress plays an important role. Believe it or not, our reactions to stress are designed to help us survive – it's part of our “fight or flight” response. When we experience acute stress, a threat to our health, our body ...
Take a minute 🕐 to hear from Dr. Tammy Hadley (Lutherville, MD) about the doctor-patient relationship, and what patients benefit from most in her MDVIP practice.
11/17/2022
Please join us in welcoming four Lutherville, MD physicians to MDVIP's national network of doctors:
✨ Amy Byrd, MD
✨ Tammy Hadley, MD
✨ Diane Pressman, MD
✨ Himani Shishodia, MD
Learn about these highly respected Baltimore-area internists ➡️ bit.ly/3TLeJ0s
11/16/2022
Take a 'portfolio' approach to your ! 📈 📊 Similar to saving for retirement in our 20s, we need to start investing early in our health. Primary care doctors can help you build the right mix of based on medical history, risk factors and goals.
➡️ Take the MDVIP Longevity IQ Quiz today: bit.ly/3VHmAhT
11/14/2022
Being physically active can extend our health span— the years we live well without chronic disease— yet only 23% of Americans get the exercise they need for optimal health.
➡️ Review the physical activity guidelines from the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and work with your doctor on the best fitness plan for your own health goals and conditions. bit.ly/3UCBzbY
The Importance of a Workout Plan for Extending our Health Span While any exercise is important for good health, discover how research shows that altering your exercise routine can increase your lifespan. Learn more.
Happy ! 🇺🇸 Today we salute our MDVIP corporate employees and MDVIP-affiliated physicians and staff around the country, who have proudly worn the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces.
11/08/2022
Do you talk about healthy aging with your doctor? Most Americans are not discussing some of the most important factors like exercise, mental health, sleep habits and drinking, according to results from our MDVIP/Ipsos US Longevity Survey.
➡️ Take the Longevity IQ Quiz at bit.ly/3VHmAhT and arm yourself with the facts! Then partner with your primary care doctor 👩🏽⚕️ and start aging well.
11/07/2022
Check out these tips in Yahoo Life on the many things we can do to live a long healthy life, featuring Dr. Andrea Klemes and Michael Roizen, MD. yhoo.it/3hc6mxu
5 Proven Ways to Live Longer, According to Doctors For the last two years in a row, the life expectancy for Americans has dropped, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Life expectancy at birth in the United States declined nearly a year from 2020 to 2021… That decline – 77.0 to 76.1 years – took U.S. life expectancy at...
11/03/2022
Thank you Eat This, Not That! for featuring MDVIP's survey results and Dr. Andrea Klemes in your article about extending lifespan. 💪🏽
Proven Ways to Quickly Extend Your Lifespan — Eat This Not That Although living a long quality life is something most people strive for, the life expectancy for Americans has dropped.
11/02/2022
Poor sleep leads to fatigue, raises your risk for injury, and is linked with chronic illnesses including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression. If you , you may age better! 😴 bit.ly/3Nt0ewW
The Important Connection Between Sleep and Longevity Americans are sleep deprived. Disordered sleep, whether it be driven by a health issue, work conditions or lifestyle, is a widespread problem in the U.S. As many as one in three adults don't get enough sleep, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Co...
10/31/2022
Do you typically have a scary long wait at your doctor's office? At MDVIP, time is on your side—no bones about it 👻 bit.ly/3CNRNX1
Game on! MDVIP’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes played *This or That* with longevity pioneer and best-selling author Michael Roizen, MD. See what he recommends —and practices himself— to live a long, healthy life. bit.ly/3gNb3Ob
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10/24/2022
Are you a "glass-half-full" person? Being happy and optimistic have profound effects on our . ➡️ New blog: bit.ly/3SxKiKN
Optimism is Key Component of Longevity You can also boost your life span with something you probably haven't thought of – optimism.
10/21/2022
WTOP News spoke with MDVIP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes about the findings from our Longevity Survey, and what it takes to live a long, healthy life: bit.ly/3MZv00b
Most don’t know the factors behind a long, healthy life - WTOP News A new survey has found that most people don’t know enough about the lifestyle factors that influence aging and longevity.
10/20/2022
Did you know that having a close social circle is a major lifestyle factor that affects your longevity? Are you familiar with the term 'health span' —the number of years we live well without serious disease or disability?
Test your knowledge today with our Longevity IQ Quiz 💡and start taking steps to live healthier for longer! bit.ly/3VHmAhT
Take the Longevity IQ Quiz! Learn more about how to live younger longer.
10/19/2022
MDVIP today released the results of a national study on which revealed that most Americans want to live longer, but few know how. Some of the striking findings:
💡3 out of 4 people surveyed failed a 20-question Longevity IQ quiz, indicating most aren’t knowledgeable enough about lifestyle factors that influence aging and longevity.
💡54% admit they plan more for their financial future than for their future health.
💡Only 30% of people have discussed aging/living longer with their doctor.
Read the full results ➡️ bit.ly/3eI2jYV
Most Americans Want to Live Longer, But Few Know How, Longevity Study Shows MDVIP/Ipsos Survey Finds Over Half of Americans Plan More for Financial Retirement Than Future Health
10/18/2022
Only about two-thirds of Americans have gone to the dentist in the last 12 months. That’s bad for their teeth, but it also may be bad for their heart. Brush up on the important connection between periodontal and heart disease: bit.ly/3Tzw39j
Dental Hygiene & Heart Disease Having bad teeth has been linked to heart disease. It is important to practice good dental hygiene and schedule regular check ups with your dentist.
A friendly PSA from MDVIP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes:
Make sure you get your ! 💪🏼
10/10/2022
Did you know that certain foods can help ease anxiety and depression?
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5 Nutrition Tips to Help Lower the Risk for Depression and Anxiety Poor mental health is a significant problem in the U.S. In fact, about one in four American adults struggles with a mental health condition.
10/06/2022
Common seed oils like canola, sunflower and soybean can be seen as heart-healthy, but nutritionists and health advocates are divided on the topic. Understand the nutrition science behind seed oils, and why you may want to reach for the olive oil instead. bit.ly/3RIgxqi
Are Seed Oils Safe and Healthy? The topic is surprisingly polarizing among nutritionists, foodies and many health advocates.
10/04/2022
Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to those observing Yom Kippur.
10/04/2022
Our nationwide network of primary care physicians and their practice staff deliver a better healthcare experience that puts YOU first. bit.ly/3CNRNX1
09/30/2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by Hurricane Ian in our home state of Florida, and all who continue to be in the path of the storm. Stay safe everyone!
11/25/2021
Avoid Overeating For A Healthier Holiday Season - Living Well - MDVIP Holiday celebrations are a tempting trap. Here are some healthy eating tips for anyone whose doctor has warned them to “watch what you eat."
11/14/2021
What Are The Risk Factors For Diabetes? - Living Well - MDVIP More than 30 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Experts say this major public health problem is due to an aging population, increasing obesity rates and rising sedentary lifestyles.
11/02/2021
The Effects of Job Stress on Your Heart Health - Job Stress Study - MDVIP Worried about job stress? Discover how job stress can affect your cardiovascular health.
10/31/2021
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10/20/2021
3 Tips to Help You Save on Prescription Medications - Living Well - MDVIP The United States spends almost $1,000 per person each year on prescription drugs, which is more money than any other developed nation. What can you do to save money on prescription drugs?
10/19/2021
The Effects of Va**ng - Va**ng Health Risks - MDVIP Many widely consider va**ng to be a safer alternative than smoking; however, the debate between va**ng vs smoking is quite complex. Learn more about va**ng health risks.
10/02/2021
Flu Season 2021: What to Expect Amongst Covid | MDVIP Flu season typically starts in November and runs through March, but it can start as early as October and last through May. Learn more.
09/15/2021
“The number of Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is rising, leading scientists to search for risk factors. A recent study suggests that a specific type of sleep disorder raises your risk for Parkinson’s and related conditions. Here’s what you need to know.”https://bit.ly/2ZP49xT
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep - REM Behavior Sleep Disorder - MDVIP Discover how sleep disorders like REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) are linked to neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease. Learn more about Parkinson’s disease risk factors and RBD symptoms.
09/09/2021
“When you think of snoring, most people think of men. That’s because men have narrower air passages than women and are more prone to snoring and snoring loudly. However, a new study suggests that it’s women that need to take snoring very seriously. Here’s what you need to know.” https://bit.ly/2ZVlscE
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? - Sleep Apnea in Women - MDVIP Obstructive sleep apnea is commonly thought to be more of a concern for men; however, recent findings suggest sleep apnea in women may be a bigger concern. Learn more about obstructive sleep apnea risk factors.
09/06/2021
“We hope you have a fun, relaxing Labor Day. If you’re grilling out, check out these five tips for healthy summer grilling.” https://bit.ly/3ywXRAa
Tips for Healthy Summer Barbecuing and Grilling When summer and Fourth of July rolls around, it’s time to fire up the barbecue grill. If you’re like most people, you love the taste of barbecued and grilled foods. On the other hand, grilling isn’t the healthiest cooking method. When yo
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