John Cottingham, MD

10/21/2026

Your metabolism converts food and beverages into energy to power your body’s functions such as breathing, circulating blood and exercising. Sometimes, abnormal chemical reactions occur in your body that interfere with your body’s metabolism. A metabolic disorder can affect your overall health, including weight. This is why I am adamant about staying on top of screenings. Here’s what you need to know about maintaining metabolic health.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/understanding-your-metabolic-health-and-how-it-impacts-your-body

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Fundamentally, your metabolic health is about how well your body responds to and processes food. Our metabolism’s job is to convert what we eat and drink into energy to power your body’s functions. When everything is working well, your body has the energy to do a range of amazing things – from...

10/16/2026

My patients are concerned about dementia, so they try prevention tactics such as eating healthily, sleeping well, exercising and playing word games. But many patients overlook a crucial risk factor- hearing health. Recent research has revealed a surprising and significant connection between hearing loss and dementia risk, offering us a new pathway to protect our cognitive function as we age. Let’s talk about it next time you’re in the office.

https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/lower-your-risk-dementia-critical-connection-between-hearing-loss-and-brain-health

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When many people think about preventing dementia, they focus on mental exercises, physical activity and a healthy diet. But there's another crucial factor that's often overlooked: hearing health. Recent research has revealed a surprising and significant connection between hearing loss and dementia r...

10/14/2026

When it comes to weight loss, many of my patients are frustrated because they count calories, change their diet and increase their exercise but don’t lose weight. For decades, I couldn’t do much; however, we now have more tools. If you’re struggling with stubborn weight that could potentially affect your health, talk to me about GLP-1 drugs.
https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/if-traditional-weight-loss-tactics-arent-working-glp-1-may-help

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When it comes to weight loss, I see it all the time. Frustration — especially when one of my patients works hard and sacrifices only to end up staring at the same number on the scale. They count calories, change their diet and increase their exercise but don’t lose weight. It’s frustrating for...

10/12/2026

It’s not news that heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death worldwide. However, what is new is the connection found between heart disease and breast cancer, a leading form of cancer. Learn more about this study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center and ask me questions.

https://www.mdvip.com/patients/resources/study-suggests-link-between-heart-disease-breast-cancer

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09/30/2026

I have a few patients who have sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work well for them. Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why don’t flu shots always prevent the flu? Here are three reasons.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/3-reasons-you-might-catch-flu-despite-getting-flu-shot

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Have you (or someone you know) sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work? Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why aren’t flu shots completely reliab...

09/28/2026

Many of my patients use home fragrances. I get it – candles, oils and plug-ins can make your house smell like fresh laundry, vanilla or even chocolate chip cookies. But are they safe? There are doubts. Fragrances can comprise thousands of chemicals, many of which are considered toxic. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/are-home-fragrances-safe

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Who doesn’t love coming home to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies? Or fresh herbs like lavender? You can even recreate your favorite scent memories like the beloved white tea-cedar-vanilla scent made famous by The Westin Hotel and Resorts in your own home.

09/26/2026

You’ve probably heard the term cognitive impairment. Sadly, many of my patients are experiencing some cognitive impairment. You may not realize that there are different types of impairment. Here’s a brief overview. If you’re concerned, we can talk about it the next time you’re in the office.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/different-types-cognitive-impairment-mci-dementia
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Learn more about the different types of cognitive impairments and how these brain health issues can impair a person’s ability to function.

09/24/2026

Cold and flu season is around the corner. Now’s the time to strengthen your immune system. This means getting enough sleep, exercising, managing stress and consuming a healthful diet. Yes, supplements are an option, but I prefer that my patients get their nutrients from food. Here’s what you need to know.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/how-eat-boost-your-immune-system

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Discover what foods you may be consuming that are harmful to your diet. Explore how to get more nutrients to support your immune system. Learn more.

09/19/2026

Now that it’s September, we’ll start seeing less sunlight, which can trigger depression in some people. Many people in my practice struggle with fall or winter blues. If you’re one of them, here are five tips that can help.
https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-ways-beat-fall-and-winter-blues

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When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly dark earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in energy, slower to function and more tired. If you feel this way and have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, you’re likely one of t...

09/17/2026

Now that it’s September, we’ll start seeing less sunlight, which can trigger depression in some people. Many people in my practice struggle with fall or winter blues. If you’re one of them, here are five tips that can help.

https://www.mdvip.com/about-mdvip/blog/5-ways-beat-fall-and-winter-blues

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When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly dark earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in energy, slower to function and more tired. If you feel this way and have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, you’re likely one of t...