Tag: cholesterol

  • The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & Time-Restricted Eating

    The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & Time-Restricted Eating

    Modern routines often stretch eating from early morning to late night, disrupting the body’s natural day-night rhythm. In this program, Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A. explains how that “erratic lifestyle” is linked to higher risks of high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and diabetes— and why aligning meals with the body’s circadian rhythm matters.…

  • Improving Heart Health: What You Should Know About Lipid Management

    Improving Heart Health: What You Should Know About Lipid Management

    Heart disease remains a leading cause of death–but as UCSF’s Dr. Robert Baron explains, there are clear and effective ways to lower the risk. In a recent presentation, Baron shares the latest evidence on lipid management, emphasizing statins as a cornerstone for preventing heart attacks and strokes. For people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or…

  • Diabetes and You

    According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report of 2017, 9.4% of the U.S. population has diabetes – that’s over 30 million people. It’s likely someone close to you is living with diabetes. Do you have the most current information? In this series expert UCSF faculty cover diabetes from basics to advanced concepts, providing an overview…