New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest you abstain from alcohol and the next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels, CNN is reporting.

ARC Las Vegas health expert Dr. Marc Kahn broke down a recent study about lithium AND brain function. A study shows for the first time that lithium plays an essential role in normal brain function and can confer resistance to brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease.