Eve L. Patton, MD

03/24/2026

Which is better for weight loss – animal protein or plant protein? I get this question a lot. Here’s some information to help you decide which protein source may work better for you. There a pluses and minuses to both.

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Plant-based proteins have been trending for at least a decade. Studies suggest foods such as chickpeas, beans, lentils, quinoa, tofu, tempeh, nuts and seeds can be healthier than animal-based proteins like red meats, eggs, fish and poultry in that they can:

03/24/2026

Do you want to live until you are 80 years old? 90? Maybe even 100? It’s possible, but you’ll have to commit to a healthy lifestyle, which can help offset your genetic risk of diseases. Here are steps you can take in your 40s, 50s and 60s to help you live longer.

The end of your life may seem far off in your 40s, even your 50s and 60s, but it’s never too soon to start healthy behaviors proven to add years to your life and your health span, the period of our life when we live mostly disease-free.Extending your health span and lifespan requires a holistic ap...

08/23/2025

I’ve spent years teaching my patients how to read nutrition labels, primarily focusing on serving sizes, calories and grams of sugar. But there’s more on a label than those three things. Ingredients matter too, especially preservatives added to processed foods to sustain shelf life. Many preservatives are deemed safe, but some should be limited or even avoided, such as the five listed in this link. Are you concerned about preservatives? Do you ever notice the five discussed in the blog on your labels?

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-preservatives-avoid

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Processed foods can be a double-edge sword. On one hand, they’re easy, convenient time savers. But they are often made with questionable ingredients, from high fructose corn syrup, excessive salt and added sugars.

07/23/2025

Yesterday was World Brain day!. Here is a tip to help keep your brain healthy

This viral exercise trend can boost aerobic capacity and lower blood pressure, among other benefits.

02/01/2024

Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease need extra attention. Find out how an MDVIP-affiliated doctor can help with your chronic care management.

01/15/2024

Today, we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., who dedicated his life to equality, justice and love. Let's continue to work towards a world where everyone is treated with respect.

01/15/2024

Join us for a FREE cooking class on Tuesday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m. ET and learn how to make a diabetes-friendly air fried chicken with roasted green beans dinner! Discover the secrets of air frying, turning your chicken into a crispy and juicy delight that's both healthy and irresistibly delicious. Don't miss out, register today at bit.ly/48km1AD!

01/15/2024

You don’t have to call them New Year resolutions. You don’t have to do them every day. You don’t even have to follow all of them to have an impact. But if you want to live longer and live younger, these five steps are proven and can help you do it.

Discover lifestyle tips that you can use to work towards increasing your lifespan. Read about daily habits that allow you to live longer and take charge of your health.

01/15/2024

A cancer diagnosis brings about emotions such as fear, denial, anger, and depression. Finding early support and learning coping strategies are important for survival.

01/05/2024

It's important to take care of your joints, whether you’re in pain or not! Low impact exercise like walking, biking, swimming and yoga, raises your heart rate slowly, without placing pressure on your joints. 🧘🏻‍♀️👟🏊🏽🚴🏻‍♀️

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08/15/2023

Don't let the heat get the best of you!

Dehydration can make it harder for people with diabetes to control their blood sugar. But less is known about the link between dehydration and diabetes risk. Read on.

08/12/2023

Prepare these with crushed ice to stay cool in this summer heat!

Stay hydrated with these 10 creative ways to make water more interesting, from adding fresh fruits and herbs to using juice and flavored ice. Discover the healthy alternatives to the WaterTok trend.