Mon, 17 December 2007
There are two things that play a huge role in how long and how well you live. One is how you move and the other is how you eat. We’ll talk about both today, including a new study showing how the Mediterranean diet is incredibly beneficial.
Also, ladies even if you don’t have any of the classic risk factors for heart disease, if you have any coronary calcification, it is a significant red flag. |
Mon, 17 December 2007
Heart disease continues to be our nation’s #1 killer yet it’s estimated that 8 out of 10 fatal heart attacks can be avoided. What do you need to be paying attention to? Here is a hint. It’s a lot more than just your total cholesterol. |
Mon, 10 December 2007
As we get older, if there is one thing we want to avoid, it’s a hip fracture. Ladies, you’re especially at risk. If you’re a postmenopausal woman, a new study identifies 11 factors associated with hip factors. Two new studies predict that the epidemic of childhood obesity will dramatically increase the number of deaths from heart disease and that those deaths will come at younger ages. Meanwhile in England, maternal death rates are at a two decade high and obesity seems to be the culprit. |
Mon, 10 December 2007
New evidence reinforces the fact that despite your weight regular physical activity can help you live longer. How much physical activity do you need? Dr. Cooper discusses his recommendation. Parents and grandparents pay attention. Weak, brittle bones in old age actually get their start in childhood. We discuss why many experts are predicting an epidemic of both rickets and osteoporosis and exactly what you can do to protect your little ones. A new study shows fiber dramatically lowers your risk of pancreatic cancer, while one food in particular will increase the risk. Just more proof that we are what we eat. |
Mon, 3 December 2007
A new report warns that the risk of cancer may be going up as a result of CT scans. Is there cause for alarm? Dr. Cooper gives his thoughts. We know that clots in your arteries increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, but about the clots in veins? It turns out they maybe much more dangerous than previously thought. Dr. Cooper answer listeners' calls. |
Mon, 3 December 2007
The statement, "You are what you eat," has never been more true. An enormous new study reinforces that 30 percent to 35 percent of cancers are caused by diet. We’ll tell you which cancers and explain what foods you need to include and avoid. Can beta carotene improve your memory? The answer is both yes and no. We explain. Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls. |