Payal Kohli, MD, illustrates what LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33278]

Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33296]

Payal Kohli, MD, describes the various types of cholesterol. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33279]

Payal Kohli, MD, speaks on various side effects of statins as well as other reasons they are not suitable for all. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33280]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist shares dietary guidelines for Omega-3 fatty acid intake, particularly for a vegetarian diet. From flaxseeds, walnuts, avocados and spinach learn what plant sources can fulfill recommended omega-3 fatty acid requirements. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33149]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with years of experience in dietary behavior change research, talks about the surprising health benefits of cholesterol. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33100]

UCSF cardiologist Dr. Munir Janmohamed discusses the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33146]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist shares dietary guidelines for Omega-3 fatty acid intake. From salmon, sardines and scallops learn how much seafood can benefit your health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33063]

Dr. Van Selby discusses consequences of consuming a high sodium diet. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33148]