Murray Snook, MD

If you’ve ever had an MDVIP Wellness Program, you know the lab work checks for more than just basic cholesterol, which is important because heart disease isn’t just about cholesterol. In this video, my MDVIP colleague Dr. A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP, explains which heart numbers you need to know and the importance of working with your doctor to manage them.

Why You Need to Know More Than Your Basic Cholesterol Numbers | MDVIP There's so much more to heart health than knowing basic cholesterol numbers, like total cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Did you the size and number of your LDL cholesterol particles matter? Learn more about cholesterol in this video from Dr. Alan Reisinger. TRANSCRIPT

My patients tell me this all the time: Their lifestyle is different during the holidays. Many are too busy to stick to their workout routine and eat high-calorie holiday foods. Fortunately, there are ways to minimize holiday weight gain. Here’s what you need to know.

Simple Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season - Living Well - MDVIP Holiday stress can turn the “most wonderful” time of the year into the “least healthful.” But you can minimize weight gain and lower your chances of getting sick with these tips.

Many of my patients like to garden, even during the summer. But the prolonged exposure to high temperatures can raise the risk for heat injuries such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Fortunately, these injuries are preventable. Here are some steps you can take to stay healthy during the dog days of summer.

Take Steps to Avoid a Heat Injury Before, During, and After Gardening Blog Heat injury is a risk when enduring the heat, especially when it comes to gardening. Learn how to prevent these injuries and stay healthy all summer long.