Mon, 5 June 2006
From a genetic standpoint, do we get heart disease from mom or dad?; stroke research; S Africa experiment
From a genetic perspective, is it your mom or your dad that is most likely to pass along heart disease? A new study offers some interesting insights. We hear plenty of information about how to prevent a heart attack, today, results of the latest research on how to prevent a stroke, and I'll give you a little hint, there's a particular area of the grocery store where we should be spending more time. And a fascinating experiment in South Africa suggests how we might improve our kid's concentration, memory, behavior and their ability to spell. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 4:11pm CDT |
Mon, 5 June 2006
American health going south; many people unaware they have diabetes; moderate alcohol good except for one group
The United States may be the greatest country in the world, but it's becoming more and more evident that it's certainly not the most healthy. New data indicates the health of most Americans is headed in the wrong direction. The rate of diabetes is growing at an incredible rate and there are people listening right now that have it, and don’t even know it. But new information indicates that the way doctors have traditionally diagnosed diabetes may not be the most accurate. And we know that moderate amounts of alcohol may actually be beneficial except for one particular group. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 4:08pm CDT |