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.
If you are 50 years old or older, will you be alive in four years? Take the Four-Year Mortality Index for Older Adults survey as published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (February 15, 2006, Vol 295, No 7.) with us and learn the answer to that question. Do you know that your income and social status help determine how fast your heart rate recovers from exercise? We explain. Speaking of exercise, if you are a runner, stay tuned. You may want to think twice about chugging a big "cup of joe? before your next marathon. What are the top five sources of germs that can increase your risk of getting a cold or the flu? The answers may surprise you. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
Over the past two weeks there have been major headlines in just about every newspaper and magazine in the country about calcium and vitamin D as they relate to bone health and cancer, the low-fat diet and whether or not it impacts disease, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Those studies came as a result of the Women's Healthy Initiative, otherwise known as the WHI, which studied more than 160,000 post-menopausal women over a 15-year period. Dr. Cooper and Jennifer Hays, Ph.D., a lead WHI researcher, professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine, and with the department of Medicine at Scott & White Hospital, discuss these topics today.
We discuss the Journal of Women's Health (Vol 15, Number 1; 2006) article on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The findings suggest HRT may be good again, at least if used correctly. We also discuss how HRT may play a role in preventing wrinkles. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has released new findings highlighting how many of the nation's leading hospitals serve foods that are laden in trans fats, especially french fries. We'll discuss the findings and talk about some facilities that have worked to limit trans fats in their recipes. Is there really such a thing as the "freshman 15?? We'll talk about the results of a study to be published in the Journal of American College Health this spring. And, is there any link between weight and the risk of suicide? At least in Sweden, the answer appears to be yes.
Does eating a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet increase the risk of obesity? Whatâ??s being hailed as a â??landmarkâ?? study in the Journal of the American Medical Association apparently offers the answer. Weâ??ll also explore why slightly increasing your lean protein intake may offer positive benefits, including weight loss. February is Heart Month. More women die of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than the next five causes of death combined, including all cancers. Weâ??ll talk about WISE â?? Womenâ??s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation -- published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and the studyâ??s findings on how to identify CVD in women. And how the statin drugs used to lower cholesterol may slightly increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration according to the January issue from the Archives of Ophthalmology.
For some people, getting a good night's sleep is no big deal, but for millions of Americans, it has become a very rare occurrence. Why? That's a great question, and one we will cover in detail today. Our special guest is John Debus, M.D., a psychiatrist with Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas. Dr. Debus, our "sleep expert? is based in Dallas, Texas, and will talk with us about what we can do to have a long, peaceful, uninterrupted night's sleep. Dr. Debus takes calls.
Guest sleep expert John Debus, M.D., a psychiatrist, joins us today to talk about sleep. Dr. Debus is with Sleep Medicine Associates of Texas. Did you have trouble sleeping last night? If so, you're not alone. Well over half of American adults have trouble sleeping, sometimes several nights a week. Today we talk about everything you ever wanted to know about sleep but were too tired to ask. We'll cover insomnia, snoring, sleep apnea, excessive sleepiness, neuropsychopharmacology, restless legs syndrome, what causes these conditions, and more importantly what you can do to increase your odds of getting a good night's sleep. Dr. Debus takes calls.
Our guest today is Dan Luce, a member of the American Pharmacy Association's Board of Trustees, and the Manager of Pharmacy Affairs with the Walgreen Company. Medicare Part D. It's a huge experiment that kicked off four weeks ago, and so far there have been plenty of speed bumps for millions of Americans. Walgreens pharmacy staff can provide a report showing the various plans and how each pays based on a person's list of current medications and health conditions. Or, use the Medicare Part D interactive web site at www.medicare.gov. The government's new prescription drug plan seems to have generated more questions than answers. Today we will do everything possible to clarify the process. Get tips on how to select a Medicare Part D plan based on your existing set of medications and health conditions. If you are a senior, or a caregiver, this is a program you can't afford to miss.
Our guest today is Joseph Hibbeln, M.D., Chief of Outpatient Clinic in the Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health and U.S. Public Health Service Commander. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be new information touting the amazing benefits of omega-3 fatty acids. The so called "healthy fats? have been shown to be beneficial for everything from your heart and your eyes to your skin and your brain. Today we talk with Dr. Hibbeln, one of the world's authorities on omega-3s, and learn exactly what we need to know about these amazing nutrients. What are the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids? How much do you need? And what benefits can you expect? Omega-3 are beneficial for everything from your heart and your eyes to your skin and your brain; What are the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acids?; How much Omega-3 do we need?; What benefits can we expect from Omega-3 fatty acids?
A new study indicates that mid-life obesity is dangerous, even in the absence of other risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Speaking of obesity, it appears that our attitudes and opinions about weight have changed over the past several years. Also, we talk about the diabetes epidemic and how many experts believe it will be devastating, both socially and economically. Plus, still further evidence that physical activity is great for your brain. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
Right now, more than half of the country is battling the flu, but a new report indicates that two drugs, amantadine and rimantadine, actually are not effective at all. We'll talk about the situation and tell you about two drugs that do effectively treat the flu. Would you like to improve your health? A new study shows that a great place to start is to have a little compassion. We'll explain. There is now no question that regular mammograms can save your life. Dr. Cooper takes calls.
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