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.
Craig Schwimmer, M.D., an ear, nose, and throat specialist and medical director of the Snoring Center of Dallas joins us.;
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Do you suffer from excessive daytime sleepiness? Do you snore? Would you like to sleep through the night and wake up feeling rested and energetic?
Dr. Schwimmer discusses these sleep issues, and explains how the Pillar Procedure works (www.pillarprocedure.com) to reduce sleep apnea and snoring.
Arthritis, joint pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia are discussed with David Silver, M.D. Dr. Silver is a rheumatologist, researcher, and author of Playing Through Arthritis: How to Conquer Pain and Enjoy Your Favorite Sports and Activities.
We talk about the latest treatments, pros and cons of certain medications, and how exercise can help these conditions.
A couple of big studies this week report that CT scans can literally save the lives of smokers and former smokers.
We also talk colds. A new study reports that the common cold may contribute to memory loss in later years. Also, new research reinforces how exercise can reduce our risk of catching a cold, can help us quit smoking, and recover from heart surgery.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
A new study indicates that what we have for dinner can help make our brain five years younger.
The evidence is substantial that the benefits of eating fish far out weight the risks. There are some fish that aren't as safe as others – we'll tell you which ones.
Our risk of stroke increases if our carotid arteries become blocked. A study published this week reports that one way of treating this condition is much better than the other approach.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest guidelines for cholesterol. Dr. Cooper shares his thoughts regarding a new paper in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
We'll also review how statin medications used to lower cholesterol may increase life span by about two years.
Smoking is increasingly out of favor. The French have banned smoking in public areas.
We'll also discuss how eating a Mediterranean diet, which is really not a diet at all, may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's.
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest health and fitness news.
A new study shows that what we do in midlife has a huge impact on what we'll be able to do in old age.
Diabetes dramatically increases risk of heart disease and stroke. Research from Japan indicates diabetes also increases our risk for cancer.
We also discuss sleep deprivation and why a lack of sleep does more than just make us tired.
We discuss the differences in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, and if there's different nutritional value when fruits and vegetables are raw, cooked, canned, boiled, steamed, frozen, or microwaved.
Supplements, fortified foods, and calcium-rich foods all provide calcium. Is one method better than others for ensuring absorption?
We also provide tips and tricks for counting calories, maintaining a food diary, and deciphering restaurant meal options.
Lara Hassan, registered dietitian and diabetes educator from the Cooper Clinic Nutrition Department, and Jill Turner, a Cooper staff member who struggles to maintain her weight, join us to discuss diet.
The average American diet contains lots of fat – too many unhealthy trans fats, and not enough healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Bruce Holub, Ph.D., a professor from the University of Guelph in Canada, joins us to discuss omega-3 fatty acids. Dr. Holub is internationally recognized for his knowledge in nutrition and omega-3 fatty acids.
Dr. Holub answers calls.
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