Thu, 20 December 2012
493: Osteoporosis, Vitamin D, and Calcium Physiology: Robert P. Heaney, M.D., Professor of Medicine at Creighton University
Our guest is Dr. Robert Heaney from Creighton University. Dr. Haney has spent over 50 years in the study of osteoporosis, vitamin D, and calcium physiology. He's authorized three books and has published over 400 original papers, chapters and monographs in the scientific and educational fields. In the interview today, Dr. Haney covers the following topics:
Direct download: Dr_Robert_Heaney_Vitamin_D_and_Calcium_physiology.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 5:01pm CDT |
Mon, 17 December 2012
492: Cholesterol Screening for Children: Dr. Nina Radford reviews National, Heart, Lung and Blood Institute recommendations
In this audio interview, Dr. Nina Radford, Director of Clinical Research and a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic, discusses cholesterol in children. Earlier this year, the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the major pediatric associations put some new guidelines out in terms of screening cholesterol in children. The panel discusses two cholesterol screening recommendations for children. 1) The Universal Screen - consider screening cholesterol in all children, regardless of risk, sometime between 9- and 11 years of age, the age range when atherosclerosis actually starts to begin. The panel believes this is a good time to identify kids who may be from families of high risk; and it's a good time to influence children to adopt healthier habits. 2) Targeted Screen - any time, from ages 2- to 21, cholesterol might be screened if the child has any other risks for heart disease - obesity; diabetes; or high blood pressure. The child should also be screened if either parent had a stroke early in life. Dr. Radford also talks about the treatment recommendations the NHLBI makes for children who have elevated cholesterol.
Direct download: Nina_Radford_NHLBI_guidelines_for_children.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 1:48pm CDT |
Tue, 18 September 2012
491: Interview with Cooper Clinic head of cardiology Dr. Nina Radford about Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Disease Events
In this podcast, Dr. Nina Radford, head of cardiology for Cooper Clinic, discusses the recent systematic review and meta-analysis Association Between Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Risk of Major Cardiovascular Disease Events published in the JAMA - The Journal of the American Medical Association September 12, 2012, Vol 308, No 10 issue. A transcript of this program is also available on the Cooper Aerobics blog.
Direct download: Nina_Radford_Omega3_meta_analysis.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 8:39am CDT |
Mon, 27 August 2012
Dr. Nina Radford, head of cardiology at the Cooper Clinic, talks with Todd Whitthorne about the recent study published in May 2012 in the Lancet that questions whether raising HDL cholesterol is beneficial. A text transcript of the interview is avalable on our blog here.
Direct download: Nina_Radford_HDL_Cholesterol.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 3:35pm CDT |
Wed, 15 August 2012
Todd Whitthorne recently interviewed eye expert, Ophthalmologist Robert Able, Jr., MD. Dr. Abel is the author of The Eye Care Revolution and The DHA Story. In the interview Dr. Abel explains how nutrition and lifestyle impact our eye health. Click here to listen to the interview. In the world of supplementation, mirtogenol, a combination of pycnogenol and bilberry, is discussed. Pycnogenol is French maritime pine bark, that’s like a powerful vitamin C, and it’s extremely helpful in diabetics and protecting the cross-linking of their blood vessels. In glaucoma patients, pycnogenol helps protect the nerve fibers. Bilberry helps peripheral vision and night vision. Mirtogenol helps lower intraocular pressure. Dr. Abel also discusses an herbal blend called Ifolia, and how it may positively impact glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure. There’s a new Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) device that uses optical imaging to assist in diagnosing physiologic and pathologic conditions of the eye. The scanner is hand-held, so can be used in all patients, and comes with interchangeable lenses that allow various parts of the eye, from cornea to retina, to be examined. Using the device and looking at the eye, there's the potential to detect early stage Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s. The device is also used for MS detection too, as the thickness of the retina is changed in individuals who have MS. Dr. Abel says retinal testing may also pick up depression, because the eye and brain are so intimately connected. Our eyes need at least five hours of darkness every day (or night) in order to rest and replenish. Sleep is needed mechanically and functionally. Stroke, increased glaucoma risk, cornea warping, and stroke in the eye, the sudden loss of vision that can occur during sleep, are all discussed. Dr. Abel identifies the primarily culprits that make our vision worse - they include explosure to Ultra-Violet (UV) light; poor dietary choices; poor lifestyle choices; and stress. Sunglasses aren't just for fashion. Dr. Abel make recommendations on what kind of glasses to select. Finally, Dr. Abel discusses eye exams, and make recommendations for how often each of us should make an appointment to get our eyes checked. In addition to his traditional books on eye health, Dr. Abel has written two thrillers, Lethal Hindsight, and Last Sighting. He is also the author of Lumi's Book of Eyes, a book for children about eye health. The book has QR (Quick Response) codes sprinkled throughout it, with each one teaching a different lesson. |
Thu, 9 August 2012
487: Gretchen Vannice, MS, RD, author of Omega-3 Handbook, A Ready Reference Guide for Health Professionals, is interviewed
In this episode, Gretchen Vannice, MS, RD, author of Omega-3 Handbook, A Ready Reference Guide for Health Professionals, is interviewed by Todd Whitthorne. A registered dietitian, Gretchen explains what types of omega-3 fatty acids are most beneficial, and how to determine the type of omega-3 in different foods. The ways our body stores and uses EPA and DHA are also explained. Gretchen also reviews the intake recommendations for omega-3 fatty acids for different populations. |
Thu, 9 August 2012
Todd Whitthorne from Cooper Aerobics, interviews Dr. William Harris. Dr. Harris, a senior scientist for Health Diagnostic Laboratory, is a leading expert on omega-3, and is co-developer of the HS Omega-3 Index, a simple blood test that can objectively measure the concentration of omega-3 fats in red blood cells. In the ORIGIN Trial, participants received 1 gram of omega-3 fatty acids daily. The participants in the study (12,537 participants), didn’t necessarily have heart disease, but had some kind of abnormal glucose metabolism –diabetes, fasting hyperglycemia, or some problem with glucose. Dr. Harris discusses the research findings, and his opinions about why the results came out as they did. |
Wed, 18 July 2012
In this podcast, Chip Lavie, MD, joins Todd Whitthorne to discuss Qsymia (formerly dubbed Qnexa), a new weight loss medication approved by the FDA that should be available by the end of this year. Dr. Lavie is triple board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, and nuclear cardiology, and is a staff cardiologist at the Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans and is medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Lavie’s also an active researcher and is the author, or co-author of more than 600 medical publications. As a society we need additional tools to help those who are struggling with weight. Seventy percent of Americans are overweight or obese, and the number of those who are morbidly obese continues to grow. The new weight loss medication, Qsymia, is a combination of the drugs phentermine and topiramate, and it’s estimated that weight loss will be 7- to 10 percent. For most individuals, this amount of weight loss can dramatically improve health values, although the person might well still not be at an ideal weight. Dr. Lavie and Todd discuss the potential impact this new medication may have on the obesity epidemic.
Direct download: Chip_Lavie_Ochsner_Qsymia_Weight_Loss_Drug.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 5:16pm CDT |
Tue, 10 July 2012
485: Dr. John J. Cannell, M.D., Executive Director of Vitamin D Council, discusses the latest vitamin D news
This is the second in a series of ongoing monthly interviews with Dr. Cannell. In this interview with John J. Cannell, M.D., Executive Director of Vitamin D Council, Dr. Cannell discusses the latest vitamin D news:
Additional information on Vitamin D can be found at www.vitamindcouncil.org.
Direct download: John_Cannell_July_2012_Interview.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 10:14am CDT |
Tue, 26 June 2012
484: Donald Shell, MD, MA, acting director for Maryland's Dept of Health Chronic Disease and Tobacco Use Prevention
Donald Shell, MD, MA., acting director of Maryland’s Department of Health Chronic Disease and Tobacco Use Prevention Family Health Administration is interviewed by Cooper Aerobics Todd Whitthorne. Dr. Shell practices “social medicine”, addressing the biological, psychological, and social needs of individuals, families, and communities in local, community, and government settings. In our interview today, Dr. Shell talks about tobacco use, the number one most preventable substance that causes chronic disease in America. Most smokers begin smoking in childhood/adolescence. In addition to cigarettes and dip, there are also candy/sugar flavored little cigars and cigarillos marketed to youth that contain tobacco, and look like brown cigarettes. (See www.TheCigarTrap.com for more info.) Dr. Shell talks about the ramifications of smoking – including first, second, and third hand smoke, and suggests steps that all of us, as individuals, or in concert with our city, county, or community, can take to curtail tobacco use.
Direct download: Donald_Shell_Maryland_Tobacco_Use_Prevention.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 11:09am CDT |
Tue, 19 June 2012
Our health is our responsibility. Dr. Michele Kettles, COO and executive vice president of Cooper Clinic talks with Todd Whitthorne about what, specifically, a typical 50 year old adult needs to know when it comes to preventive exams. Dr. Kettles talks about what exams and key tests we should consider.
Direct download: Checklist_of_tests_and_procedures_for_a_50_year_old_adult_Michele_Kettles_.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 8:32am CDT |
Tue, 12 June 2012
482: Gastro-intestinal Health | Colon Cancer & Colonoscopy | Interview with Dr. Abram Eisenstein, M.D.
This episode is third in a series of interviews with Abram Eisenstein, MD, Director of Gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic, about gastro-intestinal health. In this episode, Dr. Eisenstein discusses colon cancer – the second most common cause of cancer death in men and women in this country. While colon cancer isn’t preventable, if caught early enough we don’t have to die from it. Dr. Eisenstein discusses the importance of colonoscopy and weighs in with his thoughts and recommendations.
Direct download: Colonoscopy_saves_lives_Eisenstein.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 3:56pm CDT |
Tue, 5 June 2012
Dr. Michele Kettles, COO and executive vice president of Cooper Clinic talks with Todd Whitthorne about the New York Times article Let’s (Not) Get Physicals from Sunday, June 3. Dr. Kettles is certified by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Direct download: Kettles_NYT_Lets_Not_Get_Physicals.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 3:39pm CDT |
Fri, 4 May 2012
This episode is second in a series of interviews with Abram Eisenstein, MD, Director of Gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic, about gastro-intestinal health. In this episode, Dr. Eisenstein discusses Barrett’s Esophagus, a disorder in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid. Barrett’s Esophagus increases the risk of cancer of the esophagus. Dr. Eisenstein describes this disorder, talks about the risk factors in developing this condition, and treatment options. If you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic acid reflux, you’ll want to listen to this interview.
Direct download: 480_Barretts_Esophagus_with_Abram_Eisenstein.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 2:05pm CDT |
Thu, 3 May 2012
In this episode, Abram Eisenstein, MD, Director of Gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic talks about acid reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a condition in which the stomach contents (liquid or food) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus. Approximately 25 percent of us are affected by acid reflux on a regular or occasional basis. Dr. Eisenstein talks about the condition with Todd Whitthorne, and makes recommendations on how those suffering with acid reflux might get relief.
Direct download: Abram_Eisenstein_Acid_Reflux_and_GERD.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 4:56pm CDT |
Wed, 18 April 2012
John J. Cannell, MD, and Executive Director of Vitamin D Council, talks about vitamin D and the impact this hormone has on health. Dr. Cannell discusses the potential link between low vitamin D levels and autism. If you are hoping to conceive (both men and women), are pregnant, or have a young infant or small child at home, you'll want to listen to this interview. Dr. Cannell also gives recommendations on which of the two vitamin D blood tests to have your doctor use when checking your level, and also advises on how much vitamin D most of us typically need to maintain a healthy level. Additional information on Vitamin D can be found at www.vitamindcouncil.org. |
Fri, 6 April 2012
#477: Impact of Lutein supplementaton on cognition and glare reduction (in the eyes); MPOD eye test is explained
Diane Alexander, PhD, from Kemin Health, and Todd Whitthorne at Cooper Aerobics discuss ongoing research on the supplement lutein...., how lutein may relate to cognition; and how lutein levels in the eye impact glare reduction. Dr. Alexander also explains how the MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density) eye test works and why we might want to have this test during an eye exam. (Kemin Health is the raw material supplier of lutein used in Cooper Complete nutritional supplements.)
Direct download: Diane_Alexander_Kemin_Health_MPOD_and_Lutein_Research.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 4:38pm CDT |
Fri, 23 March 2012
Todd interviews Diane Alexander, PhD, from Kemin Health, the company that provides the lutein used in Cooper Complete supplements. Diane and Todd discuss lutein – what it is, how it’s manufactured, where we find it in our diet, and how much we need for optimal eye health.
Direct download: Diane_Alexander_Lutein_Podcast.mp3
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 9:12am CDT |
Fri, 16 March 2012
Stephan Guyenet, PhD, is a neurobiologist from the University of Washington who studies the causes of obesity and the regulation of body fat by the brain. Dr. Guyenet's blog is http://www.wholehealthsource.org/ Todd interviews Dr. Guyenet in an effort to understand why we eat what we eat. |
Fri, 2 March 2012
In this episode, Todd Whitthorne interviews Dr. Nina Radford, Director of Cardiovascular Medicine and Medical Imaging at Cooper Clinic to discuss the FDA warnings on Statins that were published this week. |
Mon, 20 February 2012
In this edition, Todd Whitthone discusses sugar consumption in America. Learn how many pounds of sugar we typically eat every year, and hear about the research of Dr. Stephan Guyenet and his blog, Whole Health Source, http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/ |
Mon, 6 February 2012
With the Super Bowl immediately behind us, Todd Whitthorne, President and CEO of Cooper Concepts, Inc., explains how we should train our brain to think like the cornerback on a football team to improve our success.
Direct download: For_successful_weight_loss_learn_to_be_a_cornerback.wav
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 3:16pm CDT |
Wed, 4 January 2012
In this episode, Todd Whitthorne talks about vitamin B12. You'll be surprised at all the symptoms that can result from a vitamin B12 deficiency. Todd shares Cooper Clinic standards for an "accepable" B12 level. |