Claudine M. De Dan, MD

07/14/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-tips-survive-hot-summer-workouts

It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. You’re probably aware summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat str...

05/19/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/are-you-mosquito-magnet-6-tips-help-control-mosquitoes

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.

05/12/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/what-you-need-know-about-probiotics-and-gut-health

Discover what probiotics and prebiotics are and how they can positively impact your gut health. Discover daily habits you can change to improve gut health.

05/05/2025

Please join us in wishing a Happy Nurse's Week to our amazing Brittany! She works tirelessly to make all of our patients feel comfortable and relaxed. We appreciate her this week and every week!

04/28/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/lean-body-mass-can-help-forestall-osteoporosis-particularly-men

Most men aren’t too concerned about their own bone density. Understandably so. Bone thinning affects far more women than men. Take hips for example. Hip osteopenia is prevalent in 56 percent of women and 18 percent of men and hip osteoporosis affects 16 percent of women and 2 percent of men, accor...

04/23/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/why-you-need-worry-about-sugar

68& of processed food contains some added sugar. Sugars cause a chemical response in the brain associated with addiction and can cause health problems.

04/14/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/muscle-weakness-taking-years-your-life-muscle-strength-tied-biological-age-study-says

Discover the connection between muscle strength and biological age to help increase your life expectancy. Learn how to increase your grip strength over time.

04/07/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/pay-attention-your-dentist

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.

03/17/2025

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/other-lipid-what-are-triglycerides-and-7-cholesterol-questions-answered

Triglycerides are a lipid that can increase your risk of heart disease. Here’s what you need to know about triglycerides and how you can lower them.

12/09/2024

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/simple-tips-help-prevent-holiday-back-and-neck-pain

Nearly all of us experience back and neck pain at some point, which significantly affects your quality of life. Unfortunately, holiday stress and preparations are common triggers for pain. Here are some tips that can help keep you pain free.

09/09/2024

We did it again!!!!

05/08/2024

Please join us in celebrating our favorite nurse during Nurse's Week! We are grateful for all the wonderful care that Brittany provides to our patients today and every day!