Jay Ashmore, PhD, executive director of Cooper Weight Loss, talks about a sound, sensible and scientific approach to weight loss.

Dr. Nina Radford, director of cardiovascular medicine for Cooper Clinic, talks about cardiovascular disease. Dr. Radford explains that healthy habits can help reduce heart disease risk factors.

Dr. Abram Eisenstein, director of gastroenterology for Cooper Clinic, talks about gastro-intestinal health and how our dietary choices can impact our gastro-intestinal health.

Dr. Kenneth Cooper, the "father of aerobics," and founder and chairman of Cooper Aerobics Center, discusses how 21st century medicine includes proper exercise, proper weight, proper nutrition, and proper supplementation. Dr. Cooper also explains what he means by the term "squaring off the curve."

Cooper Wellness Program Executive Director Connie Tyne discusses ways we can relieve everyday stress. Connie provides suggestions on how to survive – and maybe thrive – in a stressful life.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell, President and CEO of Cooper Clinic, and Todd Whitthorne discuss the recent recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, that men more than 75 years of age not be screened using the PSA test.

Todd and Dr. Mitchell also discuss news from British Journal of Urology International that prostate cancer prognosis is worse in obese men.

Dr. Mitchell discusses the protocol Cooper Clinic follows in testing and evaluating PSA levels in men.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell, President and CEO of Cooper Clinic, and Todd Whitthorne discuss heart disease. Dr. Mitchell explains the differences in chronic obstructive disease versus chronic plaque rupture, and how a treadmill stress test is great at helping to diagnosis chronic obstructive disease.

Another great tool is the multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) scan. Dr. Mitchell explains how the MCDT scan is less invasive than cardiac catheterization when physicians are trying to determine whether coronary artery disease exists.

New cholesterol blood tests include LDL particle size. Dr. Mitchell explains why the larger LDL particles are safer than small LDL particles, and how LDL particle size can impact cholesterol treatment plans.

Dr. Mitchell and Todd also talk about the need to have an overall view of heart health. Good blood work, imaging techniques, stress testing, genetics, and heredity are pieces to the puzzle in evaluating a patient.

Dr. Robert Abel, Jr., an ophthalmologist who serves on the scientific advisory council for Cooper Complete supplements, talks about eye health and explains the importance of sunglasses, supplements, staying hydrated, and exercise as it relates to eye health.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses stretching. In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its review of studies evaluating whether or not stretching is beneficial. The studies looked at the effect stretching had on athletic performance and injury prevention.

Gina Kolata, reporting for The New York Times, recently wrote an article about stretching. It's easy to assess aerobic or strength conditioning, but much more difficult to assess flexibility. 

There are lots of questions about stretching. Does it help or harm? Should we stretch before or after exercise? Should we stretch before or after a warm-up? These questions are difficult to answer.

Dr. Mitchell gives his recommendation for the average person exercising.

Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, and Todd Whitthorne discuss the recent Men's Health article, "5 Ways to Add Years to Your Life."  Researchers identify five ways we can add more than 20 years to our lifespan.