Unhealthy cholesterol numbers don’t typically cause any symptoms, so it’s important to get them checked. If you find out there’s a problem, diet, lifestyle changes, and medication can help. After age 20, your doctor will want to do a simple blood test every 4 to 6 years to make sure they’re in the healthy range. […]

March 2, 2023 — Taking vitamin D may help prevent dementia, a large new study suggests. Older people who took the supplement were 40% less likely to develop the disease over a 10-year period, compared to people who didn’t take any extra vitamin D. “We know that vitamin D has some effects in the brain […]

It’s All About Planning When you have a lot of weight to lose, it means playing the long game. And during that time, you’ll face challenges. Weight loss experts and people who have done it offer you their ideas to cut calories, fight the “hangry,” make exercise easier, stay on track, and more. Some are […]