Due to the current worldwide outbreak, there have been many recent news reports about the monkeypox virus.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that you consider these tips when trying to stay hydrated.

While far from the January-February peak, new cases of covid-19 have been increasing. Nationwide each day for the past several weeks, covid cases have varied between 100,000 and 180,000 per day. In Tulsa the current average is about 92 cases per day and is on an upward trend. So covid-19 is not going away. As I’ve heard said more than once, “We may be through with covid-19, but covid-19 is not through with us.”

Gyms and health clubs have seen a resurgence in visits, now that most covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. But is it safe to go back to the gym?

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in America. At MDVIP, we believe we can change that. That’s why our affiliated physicians have more tools to better identify patients at risk for heart disease and more time to help coach patients on the steps they can take to improve their cardiovascular health

On April 27th, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its updated statement regarding aspirin use to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD). The use of treatments to prevent the first manifestation of a disease is called primary prevention.

How much water should adults drink? According to the United States Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine, an adequate daily intake of fluids is about 16 cups (3.75 liters) for men and 12 cups (2.75 liters) for women. An easy way to implement this recommendation is to drink 8 or more 8 ounce glasses of water per day.