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Healthy Living from the Cooper Aerobics Center is a show designed for listeners of any age who want to gain research-based, practical information that can improve the way they look and feel. The two-hour call-in 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.
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Show #402 hour 2
28/09/2007
The flu season is upon us, so weâre discussing the availability of the flu vaccine this year.
A new study indicates a common vitamin can significantly lower the risk of blood clots in women.
Does heavy drinking raise the risk of stroke? Weâll discuss a study on this topic.
And weâll discuss how removal of ovaries may potentially increase the risk of dementia.
Dr. Cooper answers listenersâ calls.
Program Reference:
Heavy drinking raises risk of stroke: study
U.S.Life Expectancy Hits New High
Worldâs oldest man turns 112
Show #402 hour 1
25/09/2007
A new treatment is shown to significantly reduce the risk of death in those who have suffered a hip fracture.
Colon cancer research points to a food that increases the recurrence of the disease and to a particular beverage that can help reduce the risk of getting it in the first place.
We have bad news for black women regarding breast cancer.
Dr. Cooper answers listenersâ calls.
Program Reference Notes:
Cooper Life at Craig Ranch: Location, Location, Location: A Key to Good Health, Too
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/20/fashion/20Fitness.html?_r=1&pagewanted=print&oref=slogin
The âPoisonous Cocktailâ of Multiple Drugs - http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/09/18/healthscience/18brod.php
Red meat diet linked to colon cancer recurrence
http://www.reuters.com/article/health-SP-A/idUSN1444602620070815
Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSPAR76310020070907
Japan study finds coffee may prevent colon cancer
http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUST22187020070801
Study confirms breast cancer worse in U.S. blacks
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN0526511220070906
Vitamin E may reduce blood clots in women: study
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN1032387720070911
Study shows vitamin C's cancer-fighting properties
http://www.reuters.com/article/scienceNews/idUSN1031989120070911
Womenâs Injury Study at The Cooper Institute
http://www.cooperinst.org/research/participate/current_participants.cfm
The Female Focus new Cancer Program at Cooper Fitness Center
http://www.cooperaerobics.com/fitness/FemaleFocus.aspx
Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strang Finish Strong
17/09/2007
Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strong Finish Strong.
They will answer listenersâ calls.Dr. Cooper in studio: discuss preventive screenings and how they detect cancer, red meat and colon cancer, a benefit from coffe
17/09/2007
If you are a smoker or a former smoker, should you have a CT scan to screen for lung cancer?
Dr. Cooper will discuss the use of preventive screenings including the role MRI plays in the detection of breast cancer. We know red meat increases the risk of colon cancer, but what is its role related to the reoccurrence of the disease? We will discuss the results of a brand new study. And yet another positive report regarding coffee. Dr. Cooper will answer listenersâ callsDr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director and Dr. Tornelli Cooper Clinic Physician, discusses health issues in the news
10/09/2007
The new technology used to diagnose heart disease is amazing. We will explore if the time has come for you to take advantage of it.
A couple of new studies indicate thereâs more than one reason to take Viagra.
And if youâre under 60 and suffer from atrial fibrillation, a new study shows thereâs something you may want to stop consuming.
Dr. Tedd Mitchell is the medical director and a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Mitchell is double-boarded in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Mitchell is the contributing health editor and a weekly columnist for USA Weekend, a member of the Presidentâs Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and co-author of Fit to Lead.
Dr. Janet Tornelli is a staff physician at Cooper Clinic in Dallas. Dr. Tornelli is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
References:
Moderate Drinking Linked to A-Fib in Younger Patients
http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS109786900770985X/fulltext
ED Drugs Tame Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709745/fulltext
CT Angiography Efficient for Initial Screening
http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709885/fulltext
The Devastating Effects Of Depression When It Accompanies A Chronic Disease
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81745.php
Youth Suicide Rate Rises 8% In USA, Biggest Climb In 15 Years
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/81868.php
Heavy Drinking Hastens Deaths in Chronic Diseases
http://www.internalmedicinenews.com/article/PIIS1097869007709800/fulltext
Sildenafil Citrate Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/353/20/214
