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.
The diagnosis of breast cancer can be devastating, but it's important to remember that it's not a death sentence.
Gail Lebovic, M.D., F.A.C.S., director of women's services at Cooper Clinic, reviews the latest news in cancer. A surgeon and oncologist, Dr. Lebovic's areas of special medical interest include diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast, and management of congenital breast deformities.
Regardless of the type of cancer, the earlier you can detect it, the better your odds are of survival. We'll discuss the specifics of cancer risk assessment and prevention, and give you the information needed to lower your risk.
Gail Lebovic, M.D., F.A.C.S., director of women's services at Cooper Clinic, discusses cancer.
We review five ways to eat better and live longer.
Dr. Cooper reviews the latest studies in the news -- why trans fats should be avoided; the importance of vitamin D; and why omega-3 fatty acids in conjunction with exercise may help with weight loss.
There may be a way to eliminate chronic heart burn or acid reflux, which increase the chance of esophageal cancer, without taking medications.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
The average life expectancy in the United States is 77.9 years. According to a new study, where you live can make a huge difference. Find out about the "best" and "worst" places to live in terms of health and longevity. We"ll also discuss whether genetics or lifestyle better predict the future.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
· We will discuss the two (2) new studies that add more evidence that controlling
your weight definitely influences how long you will live and how obesity impacts
ovarian cancer.
· Does Lipitor reduce the risk of a second stroke?
· How do Omega-3 fatty acids help more than just the heart, brain and eyes?
· Dr. Cooper takes calls.
Dr. Tedd Mitchell and Dr. Janet Tornelli-Mitchell cover six topics that can substantially increase length of life and quality of life.
Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Tornelli-Mitchell answer calls.
Dr. Michael Willcutts, a pediatric endocrinologist from Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas joins us today to discuss how type 2 diabetes has the potential to bankrupt our country.
Dr. Willcutts takes calls.
Can corporate America continue to pay for employees who fail to take responsibility for their health? And, do corporate wellness programs really work?
Andrew Sykes, president of Dallas-based Health At Work, and Susan Wetzel, an attorney specializing in health benefits, join us today to talk about the business of health.
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