Archive for May, 2010

How is Your Memory? Evaluating Memory and Its Relationship to Alzheimer’s Disease

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Presented by: Wes Ashford, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (affiliated)
Senior Research Scientist, Stanford/ VA Aging Clinical Research Center
May 19, 2010
Lecture Overview:

While mild forgetfulness affects most people as they age, serious memory problems affect your ability to participate in everyday activities.
See your doctor if you have concerns about memory and forgetfulness.
Alzheimer’s is a type […]

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Improving Your Cholesterol Profile Without Drugs

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Presented by: Yann Meunier, MD
Director, Stanford Health Promotion Network
November 17, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Cholesterol is found in every cell of the body: It helps maintain the integrity of cell membranes, allows skin cells to protect the body from toxins and dehydration, is a precursor of several hormones and bile acids, and allows the body to synthesize Vitamin […]

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