Blum Center Program: High Cholesterol
Linda Hemphill, MD, discusses the role of high cholesterol in heart attack and stroke, as well as ways to manage cholesterol levels.
VideoSep | 10 | 2021
In this Massachusetts General Hospital Blum Center presentation from September 10, 2021, learn the challenges that many families face when dealing with childhood obesity from Vibha Singhal, MD, MBBS, director of the Pediatric Program in the Mass General Weight Center and provider in Pediatric Endocrinology. She shares insights and tips on how to manage childhood obesity.
Linda Hemphill, MD, discusses the role of high cholesterol in heart attack and stroke, as well as ways to manage cholesterol levels.
Giovanna Manzano, MD, reviews how multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts the nervous system, its common symptoms, treatment and management options, and lifestyle changes that can help mitigate disease activity.
Barbara Moscowitz, MSW, LICSW, discusses the differences in memory issues, how to proceed with an evaluation, and how people with dementia and their caregivers can adapt.
In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Nhi-Ha Trinh, MD, MPH, will discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities and review resources for individuals and communities to support their mental health.
Video games have become a favorite activity for children. Atilla Ceranoglu, MD, shares tips on how to help your child build good digital media habits while playing their favorite video games, social media outlets, or the internet.
Join Gene Bowman, ND, MPH, for a talk on how diet is clinically assessed for patients, as well as how nutrients reach the brain and what dietary patterns are favorable and unfavorable.
The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center, commonly known as the Blum Center, is a relaxed and comfortable place for patients, families and friends to find accurate health information with help from trained staff.