We recently reviewed how serum lipids and CSF lipids shouldn’t be treated the same when it comes to preventing dementia. This week we’ll take a look at HDL, triglycerides, and other factors in protecting your precious noggin.

Here is the latest overview on kids and obesity

What is melatonin, and how much do you need? Is it effective for sleep?

Having worked at the VA Medical Center for a good chunk of my career, I’ve witnessed some pretty awful conditions, including multiple types of cancer. One of the worst ones I’ve encountered is mouth and throat cancer.

Many of us (myself, included) would prefer to keep our wits about us and avoid the development of dementia at all costs. Some behaviors include not smoking, staying social, and keeping blood lipids in check. But which lipids are we talking about?

Reducing blood pressure is one of the top ways to reduce the risk of future heart attack and stroke. New research from Northwestern Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Alabama at Birmingham finds that reducing salt intake can drop blood pressure even among those taking medication for hypertension.