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Trumix.com listings available of Dr Cooper Healthy Living Father of Aerobics Podcasts Build your own playlists with this podcast. #428: Stretching Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses stretching. In 2004, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported its review of studies evaluating whether or not stretching is beneficial. The studies looked at the effect stretching had on athletic performance and injury prevention. Gina Kolata, reporting for The New York Times, recently wrote an article about stretching. It's easy to assess aerobic or strength conditioning, but much more difficult to assess flexibil ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #427: Add Years to Your Life Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, and Todd Whitthorne discuss the recent Men's Health article, "5 Ways to Add Years to Your Life."  Researchers identify five ways we can add more than 20 years to our lifespan. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #426: Years of education affects life expectancy; Smoking â giving patients their âlung ageâ as incentive to quit smoking Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses a study (also, see this) reported in the March/April 2008 issue of Health Affairs reporting better education translates into longer life expectancy. Researchers reported that individuals with more than 12 years of education have a predicted life expectancy of 82 years, while those with 12 years of education or less have a life expectancy of 75 years. Researchers are also seeing life expectancy lengthen for the group with more than 12 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #425: Alcohol Consumption Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the study reported in the American Journal of Medicine March 2008 issue, âAdopting Moderate Alcohol Consumption in Middle Age: Subsequent Cardiovascular Events.â This study tries to answer the question of whether or not a non-drinker should consider moderate drinking as part of their health habits. Historically, Cooper Clinic has counseled patients who drink to limit their drinking to one to two drinks per day (one for women, two fo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #424: Supplements - Vitamin E Supplementation; Prescribing Testosterone for older men Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss a study conducted at Yale University School of Medicine that reviewed vitamin E levels and their ability to ward off physical decline. Almost 700 patients 65 years and older participated in the study. The article, published in the Jan. 22, 2008, edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), suggests a link between vitamin E and subsequent decline in physical function for older adults. If the level of vitamin E was less than 1.1 on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #423: Quality of life predicts lung cancer survival Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses a paper presented at the 2007 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology meeting, which found that quality of life has a significant impact on lung cancer survival rates. The study looked at the overall health of the patients, their mobility, emotional stability, and both social and financial support to predict mortality. The study's findings include: Pat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #422: Invention of Aerobics Dr. Cooper is interviewed on ReachMD.com about the invention of Aerobics.   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #421: Cholesterol News Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest data on cholesterol. The discussion includes a brief review of how the body uses LDL cholesterol, and an explanation of why it's a bit of a misnomer that LDL cholesterol is the "badâ cholesterol. Raising HDL cholesterol, the âgoodâ cholesterol through aerobic/cardiovascular conditioning is suggested. The question of whether lowering the LDL cholesterol with statin medications is an effective way to reduce death from cardiovascular di ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #420: Heart Disease Statistics Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss recent data coming from the National Center for Health Statistics as it relates to heart disease. Researchers believe medical advancements (early detection and treatment) and lifestyle changes (not smoking, blood pressure control, exercise, and stress control) have all helped to reduce the incidence of and deaths from heart disease. There's a bill pending before Congress that Medicare will not cover CT scans. Dr. Cooper discusses why he believes p ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #419: TV can raise blood pressure in obese children Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the recent study reported in American Journal of Preventive Medicine (http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSFLE27756320071212) that obese children who watched two to four hours of TV each day were 2.5 times more likely to have high blood pressure than their peers who watched less TV.  Dr. Mitchell explains the role of NEAT, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (the energy expended for everything we do that is not sleeping ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #418: Vitamin D Dr. Michele Kettles, medical director and vice president of Cooper Clinic in Dallas, discusses the latest scientific data on vitamin D, and explains why vitamin D is important. Traditional bone health recommendations may have overemphasized the importance of calcium in bone health and underemphasized the importance of vitamin D. Vitamin D isn't just for bone health. Dr. Kettles explains that low levels of vitamin D are also associated with certain disease states. Cooper Clinic started routi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #417: Acid Reflux and Esophageal Cancer The prevalence of esophageal cancer in men 50 years and older is increasing. Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses this situation, and explains the difference between the two types of esophageal cancer. The gold standard for screening for esophageal cancer is an EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy) test. Cooper Clinic recommends a baseline screen at age 50. Dr. Mitchell discusses long-time use of over-the-counter acid reflux medications, from TUMS to Prilosec. Dr. Mitchell re ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #416: EPIC Study; How to calculate BMI Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the United Kingdom study Combined Impact of Health Behaviours and Mortality in Men and Women: The EPIC-Norfolk Prospective Population Study reported in PLoS Medicine http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.0050012.  Researchers examined the prospective relationship between lifestyle and mortality in a prospective population study of 20,244 men and women aged 45 - 79, and f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #415 Healthy Living The ENHANCE (Effect of Combination Ezetimibe and High-Dose Simvastatin vs. Simvastatin Alone on the Atherosclerotic Process in Patients with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia) trial results were released on Jan. 14, 2008.  Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses results of the ENHANCE trial (which compared Vytorin to Zetia), and gives Cooper Clinic's recommendation of what to do if someone currently takes either of these medications. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #414 Hour 2 Healthy Living There are two things that play a huge role in how long and how well you live. One is how you move and the other is how you eat. Weâll talk about both today, including a new study showing how the Mediterranean diet is incredibly beneficial.   Also, ladies even if you donât have any of the classic risk factors for heart disease, if you have any coronary calcification, it is a significant red flag. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #414 Hour 1 Healthy Living Heart disease continues to be our nationâs #1 killer yet itâs estimated that 8 out of 10 fatal heart attacks can be avoided. What do you need to be paying attention to? Here is a hint. Itâs a lot more than just your total cholesterol. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #413 Hour 2 Healthy Living As we get older, if there is one thing we want to avoid, itâs a hip fracture. Ladies, youâre especially at risk. If youâre a postmenopausal woman, a new study identifies 11 factors associated with hip factors. Two new studies predict that the epidemic of childhood obesity will dramatically increase the number of deaths from heart disease and that those deaths will come at younger ages. Meanwhile in England, maternal death rates are at a two decade high and obesity seems to be the culprit ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #413 Hour 1 Healthy Living New evidence reinforces the fact that despite your weight regular physical activity can help you live longer. How much physical activity do you need? Dr. Cooper discusses his recommendation. Parents and grandparents pay attention. Weak, brittle bones in old age actually get their start in childhood. We discuss why many experts are predicting an epidemic of both rickets and osteoporosis and exactly what you can do to protect your little ones. A new study shows fiber dramatically lowers your ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #412 Hour 2 Healthy Living A new report warns that the risk of cancer may be going up as a result of CT scans. Is there cause for alarm? Dr. Cooper gives his thoughts. We know that clots in your arteries increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, but about the clots in veins? It turns out they maybe much more dangerous than previously thought. Dr. Cooper answer listeners' calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #412 Hour 1 Healthy Living The statement, "You are what you eat," has never been more true. An enormous new study reinforces that 30 percent to 35 percent of cancers are caused by diet. Weâll tell you which cancers and explain what foods you need to include and avoid. Can beta carotene improve your memory? The answer is both yes and no. We explain. Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #411 Hour 2 (best of) Healthy Living Across the United States communities are facing an increasing number of health issues among children, including childhood obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. At the same time we are placing more and more emphasis on improving performance in the classroom. Is there a way to enhance both the physical health and academic potential of our kids? The answer is, ABSOLUTELY! Today we have two guests on the show to discuss these issues. Phil Lawler, a leader in physical education, joins us f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #411 Hour 1 (Best of) Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, weâll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified. Weâll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer. And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #410 Hour 2 Healthy Living Today is Ladies Day on "Healthy Living," but guys donât go anywhere. Youâll want to hear the information weâll be sharing because it pertains to all wives, moms, sisters, and daughters. Weâll cover hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a new study that indicates diet may play a big role in ovarian cancer, and osteoporosis. Our special guest is Dr. David Rodgers a board certified OB/GYN surgeon and director of gynecologic services for Cooper Clinic. Dr. Rogers answers listenersâ ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #410 Hour 1 Healthy Living Knowing exactly what to do in terms of preventive medical exams can be pretty confusing especially if youâre a woman. Between new advances in technology and conflicting results from scientific studies, itâs sometimes hard to keep up on all the latest recommendations. Today we hope to bring you up to speed. Our special guest is Dr. David Rodgers, a board certified OB/GYN surgeon and director of gynecologic services for Cooper Clinic. Weâll discuss the latest options regarding mammograms, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #409 Hour 2 Healthy Living Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, a psychiatrist and lipid biochemist at the National Institutes of Health and one of the leading authorities on the benefits of fish and fish oil supplements, joins us to discuss the nutritional benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.   Dr. Hibbeln answers listeners' calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #409 Hour 1 Healthy Living From a nutritional standpoint, fish is incredibly beneficial. It is one of the best foods we can eat.  There are many reasons why fish is so good for us, but primarily it's the presence of the omega-3 fatty acids.    Dr. Joseph Hibbeln, a psychiatrist and lipid biochemist at the National Institutes of Health and one of the leading authorities on the benefits of fish and fish oil supplements, joins us.   Dr. Hibbeln answers listeners' calls Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #408 Hour 2 Healthy Living It's well know that omega-3 fatty acids are great for the heart and the brain, but did you know they are also good for the eyes? In fact, there are many nutrients, along with some simple habits, that can help maintain and restore your vision. Today our guest is Dr. Robert Abel, author of the Eye Care Revolution. We'll discuss what steps you should take to maximize the health of your eyes. We answer listeners' phone calls. Reference: Low vitamin D tied to serious pregnancy complication h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #408 Hour 1 Healthy Living Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in older Americans, and like most diseases, there are many things you can do to reduce the odds of ever getting it. What about eye exercises? Do they work or are they a huge waste of time?  Those are just two of the topics we discuss with our special guest Dr. Robert Abel, one of our country's leading ophthalmologists. Reference: Diet, growth are major cancer causes: report http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSL318498 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #407 Hour 2 Healthy Living (Best Of) 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 call Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #407 Hour 1 Healthy Living (Best Of) Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strong Finish Strong. They will answer listenersâ calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #406 Hour 2 Healthy Living With more than 30 percent of Americans now officially obese, two new studies indicate that gastric bypass surgery not only helps patients live longer but it also dramatically lowers the rate of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. But, who is going to pay for it? Can unintentional weight loss predict Alzheimerâs disease? New research says yes but only in one genderâwhich one? And parents, heads up! Does your child suffer from high blood pressure? The problem appears to be much worse than ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #406 Hour 1 Healthy Living Thereâs yet more ammunition touting the health benefits of vitamin D, but if you think you're getting enough, you may want to think again. Most older women have their bone density checked, but does it make sense for a man to have the screening done? We'll discuss new information showing that heart attacks in diabetics are much more severe and this week's incredibly misleading headlines regarding vitamin supplementation and the impact on heart disease in women. Dr. Cooper answers listeners' ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #405 Hour 2 Healthy Living Many Americans are struggling to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. In fact, two out of three Americans are either overweight or obese.The majority are not gaining 20 to 30 pounds a year; itâs more like two to three pounds per year. So how can you develop the skills to stop the expansion?Today, Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas who consults with hundreds of patients every year, will help explain exactly what you need to do in order to get he ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website #405 Hour 1 Healthy Living When it comes to food and staying healthy, there are really only two factors to consider â what you eat and how much you eat. Today, Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, will help you address both areas. Youâll learn exactly what you can eat to lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and lower your weight. We also answer listenersâ calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #404 hour 2 Across the United States communities are facing an increasing number of health issues among children, including childhood obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. At the same time we are placing more and more emphasis on improving performance in the classroom. Is there a way to enhance both the physical health and academic potential of our kids? The answer is, ABSOLUTELY! Today we have two guests on the show to discuss these issues. Phil Lawler, a leader in physical education, joins us f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #404 hour 1 The brain is certainly not the largest organ in the body, but it is the most complex. There are many things we do that can harm the brain, but the latest research shows if you want to enhance the function of your brain, exercise will help you do that. Today we are joined by Dr. John Ratey, a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the author of a new book, SPARK: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, which will be released soon. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #403 hour 2 (Best of) We'll discuss news regarding many popular prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you take red yeast rice to lower your cholesterol and have been experiencing muscle soreness, there may be a very good reason why that\';s happening. What about heartburn? If you take Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, or Tagamet, you may be at greater risk for heart attack or dementia. And if you take aspirin for your heart and ibuprofen for arthritis, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly when and how ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #403 hour 1 (Best of) Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, weâll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified. Weâll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol-lowering medication might increase the risk of cancer. And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on y ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #402 hour 2 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Show #402 hour 1 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, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strang Finish Strong Dr. Kenneth Cooper and Dr. Tyler Cooper will discuss their new book Start Strong Finish Strong. They will answer listenersâ calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: discuss preventive screenings and how they detect cancer, red meat and colon cancer, a benefit from coffe 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. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director and Dr. Tornelli Cooper Clinic Physician, discusses health issues in the news 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director and Dr. Tornelli Cooper Clinic Physician, discusses health issues in the news Three things you must know to maximize your health! Why you may want to think twice before inhaling that wonderful aroma from your microwave popcorn. And weâll discuss the one vitamin you are likely to be deficient in, which is the same vitamin that can dramatically lower your risk of several types of cancer. 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 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: new exercise guidelines how have they changed (see show notes for references) For many Americans, exercise is a four letter word but the benefits of regular physical activity are overwhelming. Today weâll discuss the new exercise guidelines and tell you exactly how much exercise you need to reap the rewards. Also, is there an advantage to short intense bouts of exercise compared to just hopping on the treadmill for 30 or 40 minutes at a time? Dr Cooper will offer his recommendation.     New exercise guidelineshttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jht ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: high blood pressure in children, gastric bypass reduces diabetes (see show notes for references) With more than 30 percent of Americans now officially obese, two new studies indicate that gastric bypass surgery not only helps patients live longer but it also dramatically lowers the rate of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. But, who is going to pay for it?Can unintentional weight loss predict Alzheimerâs disease? New research says yes but only in one genderâwhich one?  And parents, heads up! Does your child suffer from high blood pressure? The problem appears to be much worse ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: popular prescriptions, red yeast rice, heartburn (see show notes for references) Weâll discuss news regarding many popular prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you take red yeast rice to lower your cholesterol and have been experiencing muscle soreness, there may be a very good reason why thatâs happening. What about heartburn? If you take Prilosec, Nexium, Zantac, Pepcid, or Tagamet, you may be at greater risk for heart attack or dementia. And if you take aspirin for your heart and ibuprofen for arthritis, Dr. Cooper will explain exactly when and how you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: benefits of vitamin D, bone density, heart attacks in diabetics (see show notes for references) Thereâs yet more ammunition touting the health benefits of vitamin D, but if you think youâre getting enough, you may want to think again. Most older women have their bone density checked, but does it make sense for a man to have the screening done? Weâll discuss new information showing that heart attacks in diabetics are much more severe and this weekâs incredibly misleading headlines regarding vitamin supplementation and the impact on heart disease in women. Dr. Cooper answers listene ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. (program notes) Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, weâll also explain what tests can be taken to detect heart disease, and what treatment options are available if heart disease is identified. Weâll also discuss a new study that indicates taking cholesterol lower medication might increase the risk of cancer. And why having a hostile personality takes a toll on your h ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Dana King joins us today to discuss a study how adopting a healthy lifestyle in middle age has significant health benefits. Dr. Dana King from the University of South Carolina joins us today to discuss a study recently published in The American Journal of Medicine about how adopting a healthy lifestyle in middle age has significant health benefits. Dr. King, lead author of the study, provides us with the specific details used in the study that led to lower rates of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Dr. Dana King answers listenersâ calls. Program Reference Notes: "Experts issue new physical exercise gu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: risk of radiation, prevent reoccurence of breast cancer (see show notes for references)     The advancement of scanning technology from mammograms to virtual angiography help doctors detect a number of diseases, but should you be concerned about the risk of radiation?    We know that eating fruits and vegetables is healthy, but will it help prevent the reoccurrence of breast cancer?    Speaking of breast cancer, the rates are soaring in China. Weâll discuss why. âEstimating Risk of Cancer Associated With Radiation Exposure From 6 ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio:Atrail fibrillation, fast walking, better way to measure triglycerides (see show notes for references)     The number of Americans suffering from atrial fibrillation is soaring and the treatment varies from medication to a variety of surgical procedures. Weâll discuss the latest options.    A new study shows that if you want to lower your blood pressure, walking is good, but fast walking is better.    Your triglyceride level helps a doctor predict the risk of heart disease. And this week two big studies indicated there may be a much better way of ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: health insurance rates; omega-3s; women and exercise (see show notes for references) When it comes to health insurance, well, the times are changing. The nationâs largest insurer now says that healthy habits could save you substantial cash. By now you should know that the Omega 3 fatty acids are great for your heart and your brainâ.but did you know they can also help with your pain? And yet another study, this one of women, reinforces that the more you move, the better you feelâ.imagine that! Dr. Cooper answers listenersâ calls. Program Reference Notes:Long-Term Physica ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; heart health - aspirin and chocolate; statins; Niacin/B3 (see show notes for references) If you have a heart, then todayâs program is one you donât want to missâ Find out what aspirin and chocolate have in commonâand why the time of day that you take aspirin can make a difference. And if you take one of the so-called statin drugs to help lower your cholesterol, Dr. Cooper will explain why you may want to consider combining that with vitamin B-3, otherwise known as Niacin. Dr. Cooper answers listenersâ calls. Program Reference Notes:Effects of Low Habitual Cocoa Intake on B ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Daily habits, how tough it really is to lose weight and keep it off,new information on pancreatic cancer New research reinforces that our daily habits are critical to our health. Maybe the most important message is, if you want to feel better, itâs never too late to start! An evaluation of 46 diet studies reveals some interesting information about how tough it really is to lose weight and keep it off. There is also fascinating new information about pancreatic cancer â not only how to reduce your odds of getting it, but also how a particular operation can significantly improve the odds of s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Daily habits, how tough it really is to lose weight and keep it off,new information on pancreatic cancer New research reinforces that our daily habits are critical to our health. Maybe the most important message is, if you want to feel better, itâs never too late to start! An evaluation of 46 diet studies reveals some interesting information about how tough it really is to lose weight and keep it off. There is also fascinating new information about pancreatic cancer â not only how to reduce your odds of getting it, but also how a particular operation can significantly improve the odds of s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; managing your risk factors,Osteoporosis discussion,Vitamin D topics,no more tobacco If you would like to live longer and live better, a new study of 50-year-old men and women reinforces what we already know â you need to manage your risk factors. Which ones are the most important? Osteoporosis, or brittle bone disease, impacts more women than men, but guys are certainly not immune. New research reveals just how much exercise is needed to keep bones healthy and strong. Here is some interesting news. Even though you spend plenty of time outdoors you still may not be getti ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; stop Alzheimer's with a shot, why not to develop diabetes, Alli new weight loss drug pro and cons, Could it be possible to stop Alzheimerâs disease in its tracks with a simple shot? A new study provides yet another reason not to develop diabetes. The new weight loss drug Alli is getting all sorts of attention, but you might want to hear the pros and cons before buying it. Weâll also discuss why corporations need to be careful about shifting too much of the cost of prescriptions to their employees Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Alternative Medicine, DHEA can it cure depression, Echinacea, Vitamin D Today the topic is alternative medicine. .What does that mean? And more importantly, how do you separate fact from fiction when it comes to all of the incredible benefits touted on radio, TV, and the Internet? Can DHEA â an endogenous hormone (made in the human body) thatâs secreted by the adrenal gland â cure depression and heart disease, and improve your libido? What about Echinacea? Does it help treat and prevent colds? And if your body actually manufactures vitamin D, is there any ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; fact from fiction when it comes to the drug Avandia, also who to trust when it come to medical news Dr. Cooper will explain why.In today's world of media, Internet, and instant information it is sometimes hard to tell whom to trust when it comes to medical news. The prestigious New England Journal of Medicine recently took a tough stand against the diabetes drug Avandia and now many are contending it was done to advance political agenda. Today Dr. Cooper will help separate fact from fiction when it comes to recent news regarding Avandia, folic acid, multivitamins, and calcium and kidn ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; heart disease on the decline, not all exercise is equal, one beverage that helps build muscle,     Good news, the death rate from heart disease is on the decline. Dr. Cooper will explain why.    When it comes to health benefits not all exercise is equal. We certainly know aerobics exercise is good for cardiovascular health, but what about weight training? We will examine several new studies.     Speaking of weight training, there is one beverage in particular that seems to help build muscle. Find out what it is.     ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; fact from fiction when it comes to the drug Avandia, also who to trust when it come to medical news       In todayâs world of media, Internet, and instant information it is sometimes hard to tell whom to trust when it comes to medical news.     The prestigious New England Journal of Medicine recently took a tough stand against the diabetes drug Avandia and now many are contending it was done to advance political agenda.     Today Dr. Cooper will help separate fact from fiction when it comes to recent news regarding Avandia, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Pat Fulgham, a physician at Urology Clinics of North, joins us to discuss new PSA test, Prostate surgery, and incontinence. Just about everyone admits that the PSA test is far from perfect when it comes to detecting prostate cancer.  Are new tests being developed that are more effective?   If you do need prostate surgery, should you opt for the new robotic technique?  Weâll discuss the pros and cons of this technique.   Weâll also review a new solution for people who suffer from incontinence.   Dr. Pat Fulgham, a physician at Urology Clinics of North Texas and one of our countryâs top ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Connie Tyne joins us to discuss memory tips and sleep benefits We share four tips to help with memory.   Weâll explain how getting enough sleep can make you thinner, smarter, and happier.   Vice president and executive director of Cooper Wellness Program Connie Tyne joins us to discuss these wellness issues and answer listenersâ calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; health benefits form exercise, Salt's negative impact, and iPods A new study helps define exactly how much exercise you need to do in order to receive health benefits from it.   Blood pressure is not the only thing negatively impacted by salt.   And if you have a pacemaker, you might want to turn off your iPod. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; The the Discussion on Prostate Cancer, Testosterone, and Mammography Itâs said that if a man lives long enough, heâs virtually guaranteed to get prostate cancer.. The question is, how soon should the screening process start?   Yet another reason to stay trimâa new study shows that as a manâs weight goes up his testosterone level goes down.   Something else going down is the rate of mammography, which is definitely not a positive trend. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper: âBest Ofâ for the holiday weekend A new study prevents evidence on how to reduce the risk of a non-fatal heart attack by 19 percent without taking prescription drugs. Want to lower your risk for depression? Changing your diet might be the answer. New research indicates that red meat substantially increases a women's risk for breast cancer, while breast feeding seems to lower it. Dr. Cooper answers listeners' calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Abram Eisenstein: Celiac disease and what you can do to make sure your gut is as healthy as possible. Are you one of the millions of Americans that has stomach or digestive issues? Weâll cover what you can do to make sure your gut is as healthy as possible. Why is celiac disease appears to be on the rise and why itâs much different that having a food allergy. Youâll also learn why exercise is so beneficial for digestion. Dr. Eisenstein answers listenersâ calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director, discusses health issues in the news; sinus infections; aspirin resistance; Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director, joins us today to discuss health issues in the news. Are you prone to sinus infections?  Find out what your doctor may be missing. We know aspirin can help lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, and this week a study was released showing aspirin may help dramatically lower the risk of colon cancer. However, a large number of people are aspirin resistant. Is it possible to be skinny on the outside but fat on the inside?  We'll ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Tedd Mitchell explains medical tests/screens - what we should have and what the scores mean When it comes to your health, no one should be more responsible than you... not your doctor, not your employer, not your spouse, and certainly not the government. Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic medical director, explains medical tests/screens and the numbers and tests we need to know. Dr. Mitchell answers listeners' calls.   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Reduce Non-fatal Heart Attacks Depression, Breast Cancer A new study presents evidence on how to reduce the risk of a non-fatal heart attack by 19 percent without taking prescription drugs.Want to lower your risk of depression? Changing your diet may be the answer.New research indicates that red meat substantially increases a womenâs risk for breast cancer, while breast feeding seems to lower it. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; medicare changes and infromation on heart attacks Medicare changes its position on whether or not to pay for the use of stents to help reduce the risk of strokes. What does that mean for you? Weâll discuss it.Good newsâthe rate of heart attack deaths in the hospital has fallen substantially. Dr. Cooper will explain why.Speaking of heart attacks, the number of attacks seems to increase a lot during flu season, which reinforces the importance of getting a flu shot.And we know aspirin can help reduce the risk of heart attacks, but can it al ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; we all things heart health related. We discuss heart health.  Do you know the red flags for a heart attack?  (Hint: Heart attack symptoms include a lot more than just chest pain.) If you think you're having a heart attack you should definitely arrive at the hospital in an ambulance.  We'll explain why. We'll also review the latest technology that can help predict coronary problems? And a new study shows that if you have congestive heart failure, there's one vitamin in particular you should be taking. Dr. Cooper ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; we discuss childhood obesity; Phil Lawler weighs in with advice Obesity, and in particular childhood obesity, is something we can no longer ignore.  The condition has clearly reached epidemic proportions and if we don't take action, the consequences will be grave.  We explore the extent of the problem, learn what is being done, and what needs to be done. Phil Lawler, one of the pre-eminent physical educators in the country, will join us. Dr. Cooper answers listeners' questions. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper discusses mammograms; omega-3 help prevent heart attack; blueberries reduce odds of colon cancer When should a woman start having regular mammograms? At 40 or 50? That question has triggered a controversy this week and in just a minute you'll hear what Dr. Cooper suggests. Yet another study showing that omega-3 fats can help prevent heart attacks, especially if you have high cholesterol. And guess what? They also increase bone density. We'll also discuss how eating blueberries may reduce your odds of developing colon cancer, and why pregnant women need to make sure they get enough vita ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper discusses HRT; fruits and veggies - do we get enough; answers listener calls The pendulum appears to be swinging regarding the topic of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). A new study shows that for younger women, HRT might not be as dangerous as they initially thought. Firefighters, you need to pay particular attention today! We'll tell you why you need to start "listening to your heart." And, are you eating enough fruits and veggies and getting regular exercise? Well, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention the answer ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Breast MRI, an emerging technology that could help save lives Thereâs no question that mammography reduces a womanâs risk of dying from breast cancer. Now the American Cancer Society is recommending that certain women also undergo what is known as, Breast MRI, an emerging technology that could help save thousand of lives. Is this procedure something you or a loved one should consider? Our special guest this hour, Dr. Gail Lebovic, will help you answer that question.  Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Das on Angioplasty: Does it lack value or is medication better You saw the headlines this week saying that angioplasty, theâartery-opening operationâ that thousands of Americans have done every year, lacks valueâ.that itâs no better than just taking medication.Today, as Paul Harvey would say, itâs time âfor the rest of the story.â Our special guest, Dr. Tony Das, is one the top cardiologists in the country. He will explain in detail what was right and what was wrong with the study, and more importantly, what you need to know as a patient or as a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: Caffeine and Cholesterol:Chinese food: How to lose baby weight Does coffee consumption elevate cholesterol, and should you moderate your intake, especially of espresso? For women who are you trying to lose weight after having a baby weÃïïll discuss three things to do, or NOT do, to help shed the extra pounds. Heading out for Chinese food? There are a couple of dishes in particular you may want to avoid. Plus, when do kids gain the most weight, in the summer or in the winter? Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio: Vit D and Cancer: Aspirin Recommmendations: Cholesterol info You know vitamin D is good for your bones, but evidence continues to mount that it's also terrific in helping to reduce your risk of certain cancers. How much do you need? What about aspirin? Should you be taking it to prevent heart disease? The answer depends on your age AND your gender. And a new study indicates that if your cholesterol level takes a dip during mid-life that may be a risk factor for dementia. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper answers listener calls; diet and fertility; 4 ways to reduce colon cancer risk We'll discuss how your diet may be a contributing factor to getting (or not getting) pregnant.As Americans get older and heavier, cancer rates are expected to soar.  A new study indicates there may not be enough doctors to meet the demand. We'll discuss four specific ways to significantly decrease the risk of developing colon cancer.Dr. Cooper answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; improve brain health; pulse pressure risk factor for a-fib; reduce AMD risk The evidence continues to grow showing exercise is great for our brains.  We'll discuss ways to improve our brain health.Millions of Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation and a new study indicates that pulse pressure may be a risk factor.We'll discuss a way to reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.Dr. Cooper answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Jennifer Neily, registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic talks diets, counting calories, and eating out We discuss the reports that say the Atkins diet ranks number one when compared to other popular diet plans.   More info on protein - how many grams per pound we need based upon our activity.   Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health.   How does journaling and self monitoring help with our food and exercise choices? Jennifer talks about co ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic, joins us to provide practical advice on diet With two out of every three adult Americans overweight it seems just about everyone is trying to shed a few pounds.  The difference between success and failure really comes down to your choices.  Did you know that studies indicate we make more than 200 food decisions every day?   Jennifer Neily, a registered and licensed dietitian at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us to provide practical advice that will help us lose weight and improve our health. Jennifer explains how a cal ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Results from new weight loss study; Sleep helps weight; Metabolic deterioration Three ways to lose weight: eat less, move more, or do a combination of both.  What works best?  Hear results of a new study. Metabolic deterioration sounds dangerous but the good news is it can be prevented with just a modest amount of regular physical activity.  How much is necessary?  Dr. Cooper will tell you. We know that getting more sleep helps adults manage their weight - does the same apply to children? Dr. Cooper answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper in studio; Physical benefits of blood donation; caffeine pros and cons; listener calls We'll review American Heart Association guidelines to help women prevent heart disease. Is giving blood just a "selfless" act to save the lives of others? A new study shows that it might be beneficial to the donor as well. Caffeine. There's new data regarding the pros and the cons. Dr. Cooper answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Joseph Hibbeln with NIH discusses how eating fish is beneficial for unborn children; Dr. Hibbeln and Dr. Cooper take calls. The U.S. Government warns pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to avoid mercury.    However, results from a huge study in England, released  February 16, 2007 show that eating fish is actually extremely beneficial for the unborn child.  The lead author of the study, Dr. Joseph Hibbeln from the National Institutes of Health explains why the results of this study are so important.   Dr. Hibbeln and Dr. Cooper answer calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Kenneth Cooper, father of aerobics, reviews the latest research in the scientific journals, and answers listeners calls New research indicates that vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of two common cancers. Exciting news for post-menopausal women who have had breast cancer - a new study from Greece says you may want to take a nap in order to improve heart health.  We'll explain. We'll also discuss interesterified fats, a new fat alternative.   Dr. Cooper answers calls.   Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dental health; links to diseases/conditions; whitening/bleaching; toothbrushes and flossing; Dallas dentist Steve Levy joins us Poor dental health has been linked to heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, infertility, low birth weight babies, and now pancreatic cancer. Weâll also discuss the difference between whitening and bleaching, what toothbrush to use, why to floss, and if we need to use mouthwash. Steve Levy, DDS, a practicing dentist in Dallas, joins usto discuss how dental health impacts our overall health.   Dr. Levy answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Omega-3 fatty acids, the fat found in fish and fish oil supplements, is a safe and effective anti-inflammatory; Dr. Maroon Americans spend about 20 billion dollars a year trying to reduce inflammation and eliminate pain, but many of the products designed to do that have pretty significant side-effects.  Today weâll discuss why omega-3 fatty acids, the fat found in fish and fish oil supplements, are some of the safest and most effective anti-inflammatories around. Joseph Maroon, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the author of the new book Fish Oil, the Natural Ant ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Digestive issues, irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth, and diverticulitis; Dr. Abram Eisenstein We discuss all things digestive including irritable bowel syndrome, bacterial overgrowth, and diverticulitis.  Dr. Abram Eisenstein, a clinical profession of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the director of gastroenterology at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today.Dr. Eisenstein answers calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Our focus is on the digestive system. Colonoscopy; acid reflux; Barrettâs esophagus; Dr. Abram Eisenstein Todayâs focus is on the digestive system.  When should we get our first colonoscopy and which procedure is better â the traditional or virtual colonoscopy?Weâll also talk about the best way to avoid acid reflux, and how to treat it if we get it.  Weâll also answer why Barrettâs esophagus is becoming a more common condition.Dr. Abram Eisenstein, a clinical professor of medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the director of gastroenterology at Coope ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website Dr. Cooper reviews the latest health data - omega-3s, prostate health, pregnant women; folic acid for brain power; takes calls Dr. Cooper and program host Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest health data.  Research continues to mount that omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial for prostate health and for pregnant women.A new study shows folic acid helps boost brain power in the elderly.  And, if you have trouble walking or have pain in your legs, you may be suffering from peripheral artery disease (PAD).Dr. Cooper answers calls Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website January 20, 2007 Hour 2: We discuss how to successfully lose weight and keep it off with Patty Kirk and Dr. Jay Ashmore Losing weight and keeping it off is a major challenge for many.  Patty Kirk, a registered and licensed dietitian and co-director of the Nutrition Department at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, and Jay Ashmore, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and director of Cooper Weight Loss, join us and offer tips and recommendations on how to lose weight and keep it off. Patty Kirk and Jay Ashmore take calls. Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache |