Tue, 27 June 2006
The rate of depression in the A new study shows how the ankle brachial index (ABI) can be a great predictor of your risk of both heart attack and stroke. Additional evidence shows keeping children away from cigarette smoke is one of the best things you can do. Important information for people who suffer from migraine headaches. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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Tue, 27 June 2006
Statin drugs, lower cholesterol and other beneficial side effects, also new study from Denmark about pain relievers
A new study from Denmark shows what pain relievers you need to avoid if you have had a heart attack. Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Mon, 19 June 2006
Dr. Cooper in studio discussing diabetes and why your weight at age 18 will determine your risk of developing diabetes
The rate of diabetes continues to climb, mostly because of unhealthy lifestyles. Today we’ll discuss why your weight at age 18 will determine your risk of developing diabetes, and why treating the early symptoms aggressively could save your life.
Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Mon, 19 June 2006
Another major fast-food chain gets hit with a lawsuit regarding the dangers of trans fats. Is too much fuss being made over this man-made substance? Hear what Dr.
Dr. Cooper takes calls. |
Mon, 12 June 2006
You probably saw the headlines this week about Consumer Reports advising pregnant women to not just limit their consumption of tuna, but to avoid it altogether. Why? Because of the potentially high levels of mercury that could cause damage to the fetus. We’ll talk to one of the experts from Consumer Reports who also happens to be a member of the FDA Food Advisory Committee. You’ll learn which fish are safe and which ones you may want to avoid. Also today, Dr. Walter Willett from the Harvard School of Public Health and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School joins us. Dr. Willett is also the author of the best selling book, Eat, Drink and Be Healthy. |
Mon, 12 June 2006
Dr. Jim Hill, from the University of Colorado, is the co-founder of The National Weight Control Registry answers questions
How would you like to lose some weight and more importantly, keep it off? That’s probably a pretty dumb question since millions of Americans seem to constantly wrestle with the battle of the bulge. Today we welcome back one of the country’s leading authorities on weight loss, Dr. Jim Hill, from the University of Colorado. He is the co-founder of The National Weight Control Registry and also the co-founder of the America On the Move program. He answers callers’ questions and gives listeners the truth about what it takes to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Dr. Hill takes calls. |
Mon, 12 June 2006
American health going south; many people unaware they have diabetes; moderate alcohol good except for one group
Reposted from previous week. 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 donâ??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. |
Mon, 12 June 2006
From a genetic standpoint, do we get heart disease from mom or dad?; stroke research; S Africa experiment
Reposted from previous week. 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. |
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.
Direct download: 06-03-06_Hour_2_64kbps_64024.wma
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.
Direct download: 06-03-06_Hour_1_64kbps_64024.wma
Category:Health and Wellness -- posted at: 4:08pm CDT |