High cholesterol fluctuations have been linked to a higher risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer's and vascular ...

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Dr. Frank Tortorice, MD, ABIM, IFMCP, is redefining patient care by focusing on functional and preventative medicine. As a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? — C.P.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have read that drinking decaffeinated green tea brewed below 175 degrees Fahrenheit will lower cholesterol. Do you have a recommendation concerning this information? -- C.P.

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Diets higher in inflammatory foods were linked to increased dementia risk in older adults. Risks were higher for both all-cause dementia and Alzheimer's dementia. The study tracked Dietary ...

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