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You may have an increased risk for high blood cholesterol because of your age, your family history and genetics, and your race.

Dr. Koroshetz joins Dr. Rodgers to explain the effects high blood pressure can have on the brain.

The most common cause of high blood cholesterol is an unhealthy lifestyle. However, the genes that you inherit from your parents, other medical conditions, and some medicines may also cause high blood cholesterol.

Dr. Briggs talks about meditation as a way to help with some health conditions.

Dr. Griffin Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P., Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at NIH, describes the benefits of regular physical activity and shows how he integrates brisk walking into his day. Video courtesy of the National Institute on Aging.

Dr. Rodgers tells listeners about an online tool called the Body Weight Planner, developed by the National Institutes of Health.

Dr. Susan Yanovski explains that healthy eating and physical activity can help you avoid extra pounds over the holidays.

Dr. Rodgers provides tips to help your kids keep their weight on track while away at college.

Dr. Rodgers points out that physical activity and healthy eating habits are both important for people who aim to lose weight and keep it off.

Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Susan Yanovski give tips for sticking to a New Year’s resolution to get physically fit and eat healthy.