Dr. Jay Cooperman, MDVIP

Please stop the MDVIP booth on June 8th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and say hello while you're at the Chester County 50plus Expo at Church Farm School, 1001 East Lincoln Highway, Exton, PA - I'd love to speak with you about my concierge-style practice and why it may be the perfect fit for you!

Trying to eat somewhat healthy during Memorial Day weekend? Swap your standard cheeseburgers with this recipe for Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Burgers, which are lower in fat and calories. http://www.mdvip.com/mozzarella-stuffed-turkey-burgers

Are you hungrier after a poor night’s sleep? That’s because sleep controls some of the hormones that affect our appetite. In fact, poor sleep habits are linked to weight gain. Learn more about how sleep can affect your eating habits. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com//how-too-little-sleep-affe

If you care for a sick family member, you may be having trouble getting enough sleep. Studies show #caregivers often miss out on sleep, which can affect health and quality of life. Here are six simple tips from #MDAndersonCancerCenter one of our #MedicalCentersofExcellence to get more sleep. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com//qa-how-cancer-caregivers-

Struggle with #springtimeallergies? These #naturalremedies may help you keep itchy eyes and a watery nose under control. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com//help-minimize-allergies-t

It doesn't feel like it today, but spring is around the corner. We're all looking forward to warm, sunny days, which will bring with them a bounty of fresh vegetables. Here are some ideas to help you incorporate these "superfoods" into your meal planning. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com//5-spring-vegetables-packe

Does cooking vegetables in a microwave destroy the nutrients? Find out by reading this MDVIP Connect article. http://mdvip.mymedicalforum.com/co/microwaves-and-nutrition

Study reveals environment, behavior contribute to some 80 percent of cancers Stony Brook University News, 12/22/2015 A team of researchers from Stony Brook University have found strong evidence that environmental exposures and behaviors weigh heavily on the development of a vast majority (approximately 70 to 90 percent) of cancers. The finding, reported in the December 16 online issue of Nature, in a paper titled Substantial contribution of extrinsic risk factors to cancer ...development, may be important for strategizing cancer prevention, research and public health. We tend to think of cancer as being due to genetic factors, beyond our control, with our only option to undergo screening tests to detect cancers early. However, there is increasing evidence that nutrition and other lifestyle factors are much more important than genetics in determining cancer risk. Smoking and sun exposure are well known examples, but excessive consumption of animal protein (meat, poultry, milk and eggs) is also likely to play a key role, as well as consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates. A related finding is the increase in cancer risk among diabetics. This is good news. We have the power to decrease our likelihood of developing cancer with the same approach to good nutrition and exercise which is already known to be good for our cardiovascular and general health.

Happy Holidays to all!

Wishing everyone a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

This Saturday, my wife Sylvia, daughter Sarah and I hosted a cooking demonstration, highlighting easy ways to increase the fiber content of our diets. Diets high in fiber lower heart disease (by 40%) and cancer risk, help stabilize blood sugar, lower risk of stroke by 7% for every extra 7 gms eaten per day, encourage weight loss, lower risk of diverticulitis by 40%, relieve symptoms of irritable bowel, reduce the risk of gallstones and kidney stones and regulate your bowe...Continue reading