Mon, 29 January 2007
Dr. Cooper reviews the latest health data - omega-3s, prostate health, pregnant women; folic acid for brain power; takes calls
Dr. Cooper and program host Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest health data. Research continues to mount that omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial for prostate health and for pregnant women. A new study shows folic acid helps boost brain power in the elderly. And, if you have trouble walking or have pain in your legs, you may be suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD). Dr. Cooper answers calls |
Mon, 22 January 2007
January 20, 2007 Hour 2: We discuss how to successfully lose weight and keep it off with Patty Kirk and Dr. Jay Ashmore
Losing weight and keeping it off is a major challenge for many. Patty Kirk, a registered and licensed dietitian and co-director of the Nutrition Department at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, and Jay Ashmore, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and director of Cooper Weight Loss, join us and offer tips and recommendations on how to lose weight and keep it off. Patty Kirk and Jay Ashmore take calls. |
Mon, 22 January 2007
January 20, 2007 Hour 1: We discuss how to successfully lose weight with Patty Kirk and Dr. Jay Ashmore.
Two out of every three Americans are either overweight or obese. The number of overweight or obese children has tripled since 1980. Patty Kirk, a registered and licensed dietitian and co-director of the Nutrition Department at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, and Jay Ashmore, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and director of Cooper Weight Loss, join us and offer tips and recommendations on how to lose weight and keep it off. Patty Kirk and Jay Ashmore take calls. |
Mon, 15 January 2007
For most Americans, heart disease starts at birth. Dr. Nina Radford, senior cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas joins us
For most Americans, heart disease starts at birth. A new study indicates that overweight pre-teen girls are 10 times more likely to be overweight as adults and as a result are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease. The scientific research is overwhelming in supporting omega-3 fish oil for our hearts, but is there a particular group of people who should avoid omega-3s? Dr. Nina Radford, senior cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas and the former director of the hypertension clinic at U.T. Southwestern Medical School, takes calls. |
Mon, 15 January 2007
Heart disease is our nation’s number one killer. Dr. Nina Radford, senior cardiologist at Cooper Clinic joins us.
Heart disease is our nation’s number one killer. According the American Heart Association, an estimated 79,400,000 American adults (1 in 3) have one or more types of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Nina Radford, senior cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to discuss steps we can take to prevent heart disease. Dr. Radford takes calls. |
Mon, 8 January 2007
January 6, 2007 Hour 2: REPLAY of December 9, 2006 discussion with Dr. Tony Das a leading cardiologist.
When the arteries of the heart get clogged, bad things happen. We'll find out exactly what we can do to keep our ticker ticking for as long as possible. Dr. Tony Das, a leading interventional cardiologist, joins us as we cover a variety of topics including the controversial news regarding drug-eluting stents. Are they safe, or should we go back to the original version? Dr. Cooper and Dr. Das take calls. |
Mon, 8 January 2007
Pfizer pharmaceutical company was on the brink of releasing a new medication that would significantly increase HDL, the healthy cholesterol. Suddenly they stopped the research and abandoned the product - we'll discuss what happened. Dr. Cooper shares ways we can increase HDL cholesterol without medication. And, more research confirms that keeping your heart healthy is also a great way to keep your brain healthy. Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Wed, 3 January 2007
Dr. Robert Abel, a leading ophthalmologist, will discuss a variety of eye topics, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eyes, and cataracts.
Dr. Abel takes calls. |
Wed, 3 January 2007
None of the organs in the body work independently – they all work together and that’s especially true of the eyes. Today, we welcome back Dr. Robert Abel, a leading ophthalmologist, to answer questions about vision. We’ll talk about the development of retinal chips that may be the answer for macular degeneration, and a new study on mice that indicates it may be possible to reverse diabetes.
Dr. Abel takes calls. |