Mon, 30 January 2006
Medicare Part D facts discussed with Walgreen's mgr of pharmacy affairs Dan Luce. Figure out which Medicare D plan is for you.
Our guest today is Dan Luce, a member of the American Pharmacy Association’s Board of Trustees, and the Manager of Pharmacy Affairs with the Walgreen Company.
Medicare Part D. It’s a huge experiment that kicked off four weeks ago, and so far there have been plenty of speed bumps for millions of Americans. Walgreens pharmacy staff can provide a report showing the various plans and how each pays based on a person’s list of current medications and health conditions. Or, use the Medicare Part D interactive web site at www.medicare.gov.
The government’s new prescription drug plan seems to have generated more questions than answers. Today we will do everything possible to clarify the process. Get tips on how to select a Medicare Part D plan
based on your existing set of medications and health conditions.
If you are a senior, or a caregiver, this is a program you can’t afford to miss.
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Mon, 30 January 2006
Guest Joseph Hibbeln, M.D. at National Institute of Health; Omega-3 are beneficial for heart, eyes, skin & brain
Our guest today is Joseph Hibbeln, M.D., Chief of Outpatient Clinic in the Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Public Health Service Commander.
Everywhere you turn, there seems to be new information touting the amazing benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. The so called “healthy fats? have been shown to be beneficial for everything from your heart and your eyes to your skin and your brain.
Today we talk with Dr. Hibbeln, one of the world’s authorities on omega-3s, and learn exactly what we need to know about these amazing nutrients. What are the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids? How much
do you need? And what benefits can you expect?
Omega-3 are beneficial for everything from your heart and your eyes to your skin and your brain; What are the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids?; How much Omega-3 do we need?; What benefits can we expect from Omega-3 fatty acids?
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Mon, 23 January 2006
Why mid-life obesity is harmful in later life; diabetes, and more - Saturday, January 21, 2006 - Hour 1
A new study indicates that mid-life obesity is dangerous, even in the absence of other risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.
Speaking of obesity, it appears that our attitudes and opinions about weight have changed over the past several years.
Also, we talk about the diabetes epidemic and how many experts believe it will be devastating, both socially and economically.
Plus, still further evidence that physical activity is great for your brain.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Mon, 23 January 2006
Right now, more than half of the country is battling the flu, but a new report indicates that two drugs, amantadine and rimantadine, actually are not effective at all. We’ll talk about the situation and tell you about two drugs that do effectively treat the flu.
Would you like to improve your health? A new study shows that a great place to start is to have a little compassion. We’ll explain.
There is now no question that regular mammograms can save your life.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Mon, 16 January 2006
Dr. Tim Church, medical director of The Cooper Institute, and Jay Ashmore, Ph.D., director of The Cooper Institute Weight Management Program, discuss weight loss and what it takes to be a successful loser. Whether you are interested in losing three pounds, 30 pounds, 100 pounds, or more, the suggestions, ideas, and recommendations make sense.
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Mon, 16 January 2006
Dr. Tim Church, medical director of The Cooper Institute and one of the leading experts on health and wellness, joins us today. Dr. Church is a board certified MD, holds a Ph.D. and also has a Master's in Public Health. We discuss: Health trends for 2006. What you can do to take charge of your health. And, exactly how much exercise and the type of exercise we need in order to be healthy.
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Mon, 9 January 2006
Scientific proof that physical activity makes you feel better, and how it also dramatically improves your quality of life.
Believe it or not, reducing the noise in your environment can also reduce your risk of heart disease.
And, there is benefit to Viagra you probably would have never thought of.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Mon, 9 January 2006
New recommendations for measuring your blood pressure have just been released. Learn what you need to know before your next trip to the doctor.
Speaking of blood pressure, does decreasing your salt intake make a difference?
We'll discuss the importance of mental fitness, and specifically how you can improve brain plasticity.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Tue, 3 January 2006
Vitamin D is terrific for bones, but a big study published this week also shows it can "significantly" lower our risk for several types of cancer. Find out how much vitamin D we need.
A new study indicates that the risk for the eye disease Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) can dramatically impacted by the right combination of antioxidants.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Tue, 3 January 2006
Nationally, the flu rate is beginning to pick up steam. We discuss some important news about the flu, especially for young children.
Acetaminophen, the pain reliever in Tylenol, is used safely by millions of Americans, but accidental poisonings seem to be on the rise. Learn things to consider when taking this pain reliever.
A colonoscopy is a terrific screen tool for colon cancer but a new study indicates we need to be very careful which "prep" we use.
Plus, good news for coffee and tea drinkers.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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