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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another new study shows fitness level helps ward off dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Speaking of Alzheimer's, making sure you take your blood pressure medication may help reduce your risk.
You've heard of a Type A personality, but do you know what a Type D personality is? We discuss today how Type Ds have a significantly higher risk of heart trouble.
And yet another new study showing there's no reason for you to avoid coffee. In fact, you may want to pour a second or a third cup.
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
Two studies this week offer insight as to how women can lower their risk for breast cancer.
Are you getting enough vitamin D? It's more important than you might think.
Do you know that your weight may be influenced by how much sleep you get at night?
Dr. Cooper takes calls.
5/20/06 - Hour 2
Dr. Joseph Maroon a leading neurosurgeon from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and the team neurosurgeon for the 2006 NFL World Champions Pittsburgh Steelers is the author of a recent published study that shows how omega-3 fatty acids can help low back and neck pain.
Dr. Maroon takes calls.
5/20/06 Hour 1
Lara Hassan, M.S., R.D., L.D., C.D.E., a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator with Cooper Clinic Nutrition Department, discusses nutrition, diabetes, the â??low-carbâ?? craze and the three biggest mistakes we make when it comes to eating. Also in this hour, we discuss the glycemic index and glycemic load.
Lara Hassan takes calls.
May 13, 2006 Hour Two
Dr. Nina Radford, head of cardiology at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, discusses heart disease differences in men and woman and how to take charge of your heart health.
We discuss why extra weight around the stomach in menopausal or post-menopausal women is a concern.
Dr. Radford takes calls.
May 13, 2006 Hour One
Dr. Nina Radford, head of cardiology at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, discusses a new study that indicates only about half of American women realize heart disease is the leading cause of death in women.
Dr. Radford takes calls.
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