Stay ConnectedHealthy Living from the Cooper Aerobics Center is designed for listeners of any age who want to gain research-based, practical information that can improve the way they look and feel. The program focuses on timely topics in the areas of health, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle.
The program features Dr. Ken Cooper along with members of the Cooper Aerobics Center staff and is hosted by Todd Whitthorne.
With more than 30 percent of Americans now officially obese, two new studies indicate that gastric bypass surgery not only helps patients live longer but it also dramatically lowers the rate of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. But, who is going to pay for it?
Can unintentional weight loss predict Alzheimer's disease? New research says yes but only in one gender…which one?
And parents, heads up! Does your child suffer from high blood pressure? The problem appears to be much worse than we ever thought.
Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls.
Program Reference Notes:
Kids' High Blood Pressure Goes Untreated http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/K/KIDS_BLOOD_PRESSURE?SITE=DCUSN&SECTION=TOP_STORIES&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Gastric bypass cuts obesity death rate: studies
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2244961220070822
Childhood Obesity What It Means for Physicians
http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/298/8/920
Obesity and Risk for Chronic Renal Failurehttp://jasn.asnjournals.org/cgi/content/full/17/6/1695?ck=nck
Weight loss may foreshadow Alzheimer's in womenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1719570020070820
There's yet more ammunition touting the health benefits of vitamin D, but if you think you're getting enough, you may want to think again.
Most older women have their bone density checked, but does it make sense for a man to have the screening done?
We'll discuss new information showing that heart attacks in diabetics are much more severe and this week's incredibly misleading headlines regarding vitamin supplementation and the impact on heart disease in women.
Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls.
Program Reference Notes:
"Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Poor Physical Performance." Posted on www.medicalnewstoday.com, April 24, 2007
"Vitamin D and Insulin." http://wellnessblog.feelgreatcoaching.com/2007/08/01/vitamin-and-insulin.aspx
"One dose of vitamin D boosts TB immunity." http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR27745920070802
"Common vitamins no help for women's hearts: study." http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1336012020070814
"Japan study finds coffee may prevent colon cancer" http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUST22187020070801
"Are antioxidants worthless against heart disease?" http://honestnutrition.blogspot.com/2007/08/are-antioxidants-worthless-against.html
"A Randomized Factorial Trial of Vitamins C and E and Beta Carotene in the Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Women." http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/167/15/1610?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=a+randomized+factorial+trail+of+vitamins&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=0&resourcetype=HWCIT
"Cost-effectiveness of Bone Densitometry Followed by Treatment of Osteoporosis in Older Men."
Many Americans are struggling to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. In fact, two out of three Americans are either overweight or obese.The majority are not gaining 20 to 30 pounds a year; it's more like two to three pounds per year. So how can you develop the skills to stop the expansion?Today, Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas who consults with hundreds of patients every year, will help explain exactly what you need to do in order to get healthy and stay healthy nutritionally
When it comes to food and staying healthy, there are really only two factors to consider – what you eat and how much you eat.
Today, Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, will help you address both areas. You'll learn exactly what you can eat to lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and lower your weight.
We also answer listeners' calls.
Across the United States communities are facing an increasing number of health issues among children, including childhood obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. At the same time we are placing more and more emphasis on improving performance in the classroom. Is there a way to enhance both the physical health and academic potential of our kids? The answer is, ABSOLUTELY!
Today we have two guests on the show to discuss these issues. Phil Lawler, a leader in physical education, joins us from Naperville, Ill., and joining us from Boston is Dr. John Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of a new book, SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, which will be released soon.
Reference notes:
SPARK The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, John J. Ratey, M.D.
The brain is certainly not the largest organ in the body, but it is the most complex. There are many things we do that can harm the brain, but the latest research shows if you want to enhance the function of your brain, exercise will help you do that.
Today we are joined by Dr. John Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of a new book, SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, which will be released soon.
We'll discuss news regarding many popular prescription and over-the-counter medications.
If you take red yeast rice to lower your cholesterol and have been experiencing muscle soreness, there may be a very good reason why that\';s happening.
What about heartburn? If you take Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, or Tagamet, you may be at greater risk for heart attack or dementia.
And if you take aspirin for your heart and ibuprofen for arthritis, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly when and how you should take those medications.
Dr. Cooper answers listeners\' calls.
Program Reference Notes:
FDA warns doctors, consumers about red yeast supplements found to contain lovastatin - www.theheart.org/article/805737.do/
Acid inhibitors may raise dementia risk - www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-sci-acid4aug04,1,7784197.story?coll=la-headlines-nation&track=crosspromo\"
Tonsil removal may cure ADHD behavior in kids -www.azstarnet.com/sn/health/194987/
Costly side effects of Nexium - www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20249591//
FDA is reviewing heartburn drugs after studies find possible heart risk - www.nytimes.com/2007/08/10/health/10drug.html?ex=1187841600&en=3b754ab4e2cb3f1a&ei=5070\
Exercise caution when taking ibuprofen - www.heart-advisor.com/pub/10_8/features/481-1.html/
Aspirin - user's guide to who needs it and how much - http://read.health.harvard.edu/user/user.fas/s=784/fp=3/tp=76?T=open_summary,959506&P=summary
Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, we'll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified.
We'll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer.
And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on your heart.
Also, we explain how to calculate maximal heart rate.
Dr. Ho answers listeners\' calls.
Program Reference Notes:
Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation - http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSCOL26680020070802?feedType=RSS
Target heart rate - http://www.cooperaerobics.com/tips/TargetHeartRate.aspx
Taking statins may increase cancer risk - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article2127605.ece
Statins' cancer benefits challenged - http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20060103/statins-cancer-benefits-challenged
NEJM Statins and the risk of colorectal cancer - https://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/352/21/2184
The flu season is upon us, so we're discussing the availability of the flu vaccine this year.
A new study indicates a common vitamin can significantly lower the risk of blood clots in women.
Does heavy drinking raise the risk of stroke? We'll discuss a study on this topic.
And we'll discuss how removal of ovaries may potentially increase the risk of dementia.
Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls.
Program Reference:
Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke: study
A new treatment is shown to significantly reduce the risk of death in those who have suffered a hip fracture.
Colon cancer research points to a food that increases the recurrence of the disease and to a particular beverage that can help reduce the risk of getting it in the first place.
We have bad news for black women regarding breast cancer.
Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls.
Program Reference Notes:
Cooper Life at Craig Ranch: Location, Location, Location: A Key to Good Health, Too
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/fashion/20Fitness.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin
The 'Poisonous Cocktail' of Multiple Drugs - http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/18/healthscience/18brod.php
Red meat diet linked to colon cancer recurrence
http://www.reuters.com/article/health-SP-A/idUSN1444602620070815
Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR76310020070907
Japan study finds coffee may prevent colon cancer
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUST22187020070801
Study confirms breast cancer worse in U.S. blacks
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0526511220070906
Vitamin E may reduce blood clots in women: study
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1032387720070911
Study shows vitamin C's cancer-fighting properties
http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSN1031989120070911
Women's Injury Study at The Cooper Institute
http://www.cooperinst.org/research/participate/current_participants.cfm
The Female Focus new Cancer Program at Cooper Fitness Center
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