Dr. Danielle Solomon

01/14/2025

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....

01/05/2025

Lung cancer is the second most common occurring cancer and leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And while most women are more concerned about breast cancer, lung cancer kills more women than breast, cervical and ovarian cancers combined.

01/05/2025

For years, lung cancer was considered a man’s disease. However, lung cancer rates among women rose 84 percent over the past four decades, compared to men’s rates which dropped by 36 percent. I’m even seeing this in my own practice. Why is this happening? Studies suggest it’s linked to a woman’s reproductive history. Here’s more on the topic.

Lung cancer is the second most common occurring cancer and leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And while most women are more concerned about breast cancer, lung cancer kills more women than breast, cervical and ovarian cancers combined.

01/01/2025

! Almost half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions, yet only a small percentage achieve them. In fact, about 80 percent of resolutions fall by the wayside by February. If you need some help strengthening your willpower, try these five tips.

By February 1st, 80% of people who make New Year’s resolutions have given up. Learn why & get tips on how to achieve your New Year’s Resolutions in 2019.

12/25/2024

Happy Holidays to All!!

✨ Wishing you joy, peace, health and light this holiday season! 🎄🕎 🎁

12/04/2024

As many of my patients age, their health concerns generally focus on their heart, cognitive abilities, diabetes and cancer. Their vision is often an afterthought, but it shouldn’t be. Here are some tips to help maintain healthy eyes at any age.

Discover how to maintain healthy eyesight throughout your life. Monitor your eye health with expert tips that vary depending on your age. Learn more.

11/28/2024

From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As tempting as it may be to eat a little too much of your favorite holiday foods, you want to avoid overeating, especially if you are trying to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease. Here’s why.
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Holiday celebrations are a tempting trap. Here are some healthy eating tips for anyone whose doctor has warned them to “watch what you eat."

10/12/2024

Most cancer cases have a higher survival rate when they’re detected early. However, there are more than 200 types of cancer and only five have early screenings. As a result, more than 50 percent of cancers are diagnosed in an advanced stage. A new type of test may change this dynamic. Called liquid biopsies, these multi-cancer early detection tests may help fill the gaps left by the five standard cancer screenings. They may also be combined with those standard screenings to provide a more comprehensive approach to early detection. If you’re curious about this kind of test, let’s talk at your next appointment.

For most people, the thought of having cancer provokes feelings of fear and dread. It can be a cruel, grueling disease that affects millions of Americans. Just last year there were 1.9 million new cancer diagnoses in the U.S. And statistics suggest that one in two American men and one in three Ameri...

09/06/2024

If I am concerned about your heart health, I may check your levels of myeloperoxidase (MPO) – an enzyme that helps identify your heart attack risk. A recent study found
that elevated MPO levels also suggest a risk for stroke and all-cause mortality. Here’s more on MPO. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you’ve taken part in the MDVIP Wellness Program, you may have had your blood tested for myeloperoxidase or MPO. It’s one of the tests that may be included when your doctor draws blood. MDVIP added this option so physicians would have an additional tool to better identify heart disease risk .....

08/07/2024

I talk about prebiotic and probiotic foods with my patients, particularly those struggling with their gut health. Adding these foods to your diet can make a difference. If you would like to learn more about foods that encourage gut health, watch this video.

Over the last few years, you’ve probably heard a lot about gut health and the microbiome – the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in our gut. Science is just starting to understand the importance of multiplying the good bacteria in our gut, which help with decreasing infla...

07/04/2024

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!🇺🇸

Most Fourth of July celebrations take place outdoors, which means spending time around mosquitoes. If you swear that you’re “mosquito magnet," you may be correct. Studies show mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others. But there’s good news: You can lower your risk for mosquito bites. Here’s what you need to know.

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.

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day! The men in our lives protect us – whether they’re our partners, fathers or sons. Unfortunately, many of them don’t protect themselves from health issues. And there’s a surprising gap in understanding many basic men’s health issues. How much do you know about men’s health? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.

How much do you know about Men's Health? Take the MDVIP quiz and test your knowledge.