Eve L. Patton, MD

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?

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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

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.

08/12/2023

Hibiscus tea or extracts can be excellent tools for lowering blood pressure. In double-blind studies, hibiscus extract showed blood pressure-lowering effects similar to popular antihypertensive drugs. And hibiscus has ZERO side effects! Typical reductions in systolic blood pressure are 15-20 mm Hg in subjects with initial readings of 140 mm Hg. If you'd like to try the tea, aim for three 240 ml servings/day, for an extract, take enough to supply 10-20 mg anthocyanidins daily.

Beyond blood pressure, different varieties of tea can be a great way to add some extra health benefits to your daily routine. Here are some top picks: https://bit.ly/3pWpW5F

07/03/2023

Hey there. Get ready for your outdoor events

Now that we’re heading into the summer months, you’ll probably spend more time outdoors and a lot more time around mosquitoes. If you’re one of those people mosquitoes love to target, we have some good news.

06/21/2023

What do you know about tour gut???

Gut health is garnering a lot of attention, as research continues to show its importance to overall health. Yet, the flood of information online about improving digestive health can make it hard to separate fact from fiction. In this video, MDVIP Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrea Klemes and award-win...