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.
You know vitamin D is good for your bones, but evidence continues to mount that it's also terrific in helping to reduce your risk of certain cancers. How much do you need?
What about aspirin? Should you be taking it to prevent heart disease? The answer depends on your age AND your gender.
And a new study indicates that if your cholesterol level takes a dip during mid-life that may be a risk factor for dementia.
We discuss the reports that say the Atkins diet ranks number one when compared to other popular diet plans. More info on protein - how many grams per pound we need based upon our activity.
Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health.
How does journaling and self monitoring help with our food and exercise choices? Jennifer talks about counting calories, and the software options, including which ones are free.Restaurant meals and their calorie count - what to know. We discuss TGI Friday - their right portion at the right price new menu options - it's a good place to eat if trying to eat healthy and stay on a budget.Jennifer answers calls.
With two out of every three adult Americans overweight it seems just about everyone is trying to shed a few pounds. The difference between success and failure really comes down to your choices. Did you know that studies indicate we make more than 200 food decisions every day?
Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health.
Jennifer explains how a calorie is a unit of energy.
We discuss the book Mindless Eating - why we eat more than we think.
How much protein should we eat? Jennifer responds.
Jennifer answers questions.
Americans spend about 20 billion dollars a year trying to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain, but many of the products designed to do that have pretty significant side-effects. Today we'll discuss why omega-3 fatty acids, the fat found in fish and fish oil supplements, are some of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatories around. Joseph Maroon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the author of the new book Fish Oil, the Natural Anti-Inflammatory, joins us. Dr. Maroon answers calls.
The U.S. Government warns pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to avoid mercury. However, results from a huge study in England, released February 16, 2007 show that eating fish is actually extremely beneficial for the unborn child. The lead author of the study, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln from the National Institutes of Health explains why the results of this study are so important.
Three ways to lose weight: eat less, move more, or do a combination of both. What works best? Hear results of a new study.
Metabolic deterioration sounds dangerous but the good news is it can be prevented with just a modest amount of regular physical activity. How much is necessary? Dr. Cooper will tell you.
We know that getting more sleep helps adults manage their weight - does the same apply to children?
Dr. Cooper answers calls.
We'll review American Heart Association guidelines to help women prevent heart disease.
Is giving blood just a "selfless" act to save the lives of others? A new study shows that it might be beneficial to the donor as well.
Caffeine. There's new data regarding the pros and the cons.
Dr. Cooper answers calls.
New research indicates that vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of two common cancers.
Exciting news for post-menopausal women who have had breast cancer - a new study from Greece says you may want to take a nap in order to improve heart health. We'll explain.
We'll also discuss interesterified fats, a new fat alternative.
Dr. Cooper answers calls.
Poor dental health has been linked to heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, infertility, low birth weight babies, and now pancreatic cancer.
We'll also discuss the difference between whitening and bleaching, what toothbrush to use, why to floss, and if we need to use mouthwash.
Steve Levy, DDS, a practicing dentist in Dallas, joins us to discuss how dental health impacts our overall health.
Dr. Levy answers calls.
We discuss all things digestive including irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth, and diverticulitis. Dr. Abram Eisenstein, a clinical profession of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the director of gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today.
Dr. Eisenstein answers calls.
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