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.
For some people the holiday season is the hardest time of the year. We have all heard of the 'holiday blues' and rather than ignore them, today we tackle them. Guest: Jim Dolan is a family therapist based in Dallas and works as a perso coach at Cooper Fitness Center.
We are in the heart of the holiday season and if you are not careful, your nutritional habits can crater. Guest: Patty Kirk is a registered and licensed dietitian and co-director of the Cooper Clinic nutrition department in Dallas.
Vitamin D is critical for bone health, but are you getting enough to do the job? It's almost time for New Year's resolutions and if you're planning on being an ex-smoker, there may be good news. We also talk about more reasons to get of the couch and get more exercise.
Did you know that half of most people's annual weight gain takes place between now and the end of the year? We discuss strategies for successfully navigating the holiday season, at least from a weight standpoint. Guest: Kathy Duran-Thal is the director of nutrition for Cooper Wellness Program.
We talk about the best way to attack the diet for diabetics. Is coffee good or bad?
News coming out of this weekâ??s annual meeting of the American Heart Association, including how aspirin can cut the death rate for women. And phone calls from listeners all over the country.
Around 1980 obesity exploded around the world, now, almost one out of every three Americans is obese and the number continues to increase. Dr. Richard Atkinson says that it might be evidence of an obesity virus—is it possible that you have it? Guest: Dr. Richard Atkinson has published more than 160 manuscripts and more than 200 abstracts in the medical literature. Visit www.obesityvirus.com for more information.
In today's New York Times, "More Bird Flu Is Reported in Asia, and Africa Braces for Outbreaks.? So the question is, how worried should we be in the United States? Why should you have a pedometer? A new study shows that your waist-hip ratio is a much better predictor of your health than the Body Mass Index. Guest: Dr. Tedd Mitchell, associate medical director and a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas.
New research indicates that drug-coated stents, used to keep heart vessels open, may increase the risk of clotting. Can companies get away with not hiring unhealthy people? A new study says that vitamin B-12 plays a significant role in reducing the risk of stroke.
More evidence shows that taking a brisk walk, on a regular basis, is one of the best things you can do to lose weight. Omega 3 is beneficial for the heart, brain and dry eyes. Should you be concerned about the mercury used to fill your cavities? More people are using sleeping pills regularly. We'll offer some safe alternatives.
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