ESPN: Inside Sports Medicine

How Regular Athletes Can Treat Their Energy Systems Like...

BioEnergetics is the study of energy transfer and relationships between all living systems. Mark Deaton comes on the show to explain how your body’s energy system works whenever you exercise.

The Three Energy Systems and How They Affect Performance

BioEnergetics is the study of energy transfer and relationships between all living systems. Mark Deaton comes on the show to explain how your body’s energy system works whenever you exercise.

Why Cancer Early Detection Rates are Still Quite Low

Jim Hitchin, CEO of Spectra Science joins the show to discuss why early detection rates for Cancer are still too low and what can be done to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Tips For Beginning Marathoners

Tim Borland joins the show to provide important tips on running marathons for the beginning marathoner. Tim is something of an expert on marathons, in 2008, he ran 63 marathons in 63 consecutive days for charity!

Vitamins and Supplements

Dr. Shida Saam from Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss vitamins and supplements and how to avoid vitamin toxicity.

The Heart of the Matter — Nuclear Cardiology

If you’re experiencing symptoms of heart disease, your doctor may order nuclear cardiology tests which produce images of the heart at work (during exercise) and at rest. Leslie Foreman, CNMT, the supervisor of nuclear cardiology at Memorial Hospital, discusses these minimally invasive tests that require an injection of a small, harmless dose of radioactive tracer and a specialized camera that detects the tracer as it passes through the chambers of your heart. For more information on nuclear...

The Heart of the Matter — Interventional Treatments for...

Heart disease, blood clots, atherosclerosis – the list of serious cardiovascular conditions is long and too often deadly. Dr. Christopher Thompson, a board certified cardiologist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses minimally invasive treatment options for cardiac patients, including angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries and restore normal blood flow. For more information on cardiac stents or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Thompson, call Heart & Vascular Center at...

Blogs, Forums, Groups, Etc.: What to Make of it All?

The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because parents have fewer opportunities to learn about computers and the Internet unless it is required in the workplace. Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP comes on the show to help parents navigate the internet for pediatric information and to help...

Parents Turning to the Internet: Why?

The Internet is an amazing resource for information and entertainment. Children learn how to use computers and the Internet almost as soon as they go to school. In fact, children often know far more about computers and the Internet than parents do because parents have fewer opportunities to learn about computers and the Internet unless it is required in the workplace. Dr.Jamie A. Freishtat, MD, FAAP comes on the show to help parents navigate the internet for pediatric information and to help...

Policy Makers Role in Improving Minority Health

Health disparities are the persistent gaps between the health status of minorities and non-minorities in the United States. Despite continued advances in health care and technology, racial and ethnic minorities continue to have higher rates of disease, disability and premature death than non-minorities. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, have higher rates of infant mortality, cardiovascular...

Minority Health, Past and Current Status

Health disparities are the persistent gaps between the health status of minorities and non-minorities in the United States. Despite continued advances in health care and technology, racial and ethnic minorities continue to have higher rates of disease, disability and premature death than non-minorities. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, have higher rates of infant mortality, cardiovascular...

Postpartum Depression Survivor Breaks Her Silence

When it comes to the joys of motherhood, postpartum depression is like the huge pink elephant in the room, everyone knows it is there, but few want to speak up about it. Here's one woman who is breaking the code of silence. Thaydra, a 34 year old, mom of three from Elmwood Park comes on the show to discuss how she was totally knocked out by PPD not once but twice after she gave birth to her now seven year old son and then after she had her two and a half year oldtwins.

Avoiding Surgical Site Infections

Surgical site infections can be debilitating and even deadly for patients, especially when the infection is caused by an antibiotic resistant bacterial strain. Approximately 300,000 to 500,000 Americans suffer from surgical site infections each year, resulting in an annual cost to hospitals of approximately $7.4 billion. These infections occur when microorganisms naturally found on the skin enter the incision site during a medical procedure, which is why properly prepping the patients skin...

Hormones and Your Heart

Dr. Mickey Barber, CEO of Cenegenics joins the show to discuss how hormones play a role in your heart's health.

The Use of Stem Cells for Repairing Wounds

Dr. Joel Aronowitz, a prominent Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon joins Dr. DeSilva to discuss how the use of stem cells can aid dramatically in repairing chronic wounds. Dr. Aronowitz recently opened the Tower Wound Care Center in Santa Monica, CA.

What Foods Keep You Looking Young

Hosts Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, M.S. discuss the foods that can keep your skin healthy and looking young!

How Love and Relationships Affect Our Mood, Diet and...

Valentine's Day is February 14th. Hosts, Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, M.S. discuss how your mood and health can be affected by your love life and the relationships you keep.

NFL campaign - “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer”

NFL Hall of Famer and spokesperson for the American Urological Association, Mike Haynes joins the show to discuss prostate cancer and how he is joining other NFL Hall of Famers to Kick-off Super Bowl Week with a campaign to “Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer”.

Expert Sorts Through the Clutter in Latest Health Trend:...

Dr. Gregor Reid joins the show to discuss the latest health trend...probiotics. He and Dr. DeSilva will try and clear up some of the confusion around this supplement.

Diagnostic Testing for PVD

Patsy Bunch, an ultrasound technician at Memorial Hospital, discusses non-invasive diagnostic tests your doctor may order to help diagnose peripheral vascular disease (PVD), including an Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) and digital ultrasound. PVD is the partial blockage of blood flow due to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, and can develop in the legs, arms, or neck. Just like heart disease, PVD has consequences that can be fatal. It can also lead to serious disability, or even...

Is Poor Circulation Keeping You Out of Circulation?

Continuous leg pain, throbbing or numbness could be a sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD), the partial blockage of blood flow due to atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. PVD can develop in the arteries of the legs, arms, or neck and, just like heart disease, has consequences that can be fatal. It can also lead to serious disability or even amputation. Dr. John Winterton, a board certified cardiologist on staff at Memorial Hospital, discusses the risk factors, signs and...

Larry King Jr. Speaks from the Heart About Heart Health!

February is Heart Health Month. Larry King, Jr. knows first hand the importance of heart health. His father, Larry King, has had multiple heart attacks, which lead to the origination of the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. Larry Jr. joins the show to discuss what their foundation is doing in the fight against heart disease!

How to Nourish Yourself and Build a Better World

Sarah Taylor, author and owner of The Vegan Next Door joins the show to discuss the health benefits of living a Vegan lifestyle and how it can better the world we live in.

TruFiber

The discussion will center on the efficacy of fiber supplements. Should fiber be taken for both constipation and diarrhea alike? Can it have a positive effect on IBS? What about bloating and gas? What sets TruFiber apart from other fiber supplements will be discussed, including mention of the new “in” fiber ingredient these days—inulin. Clinical studies will be reviewed as well as indications that this fiber supplement can enhance the absorption of calcium and magnesium as well as lower...

Theralac Probiotic Formula

The discussion in this segment will center on some of the popular myths surrounding probiotics, such as whether yogurt, popularized in the media, is an effective probiotic? What role does diet play in probiotic effectiveness? How probiotics stimulate the immune system will be addressed and whether they need to be taken daily like a multi-vitamin.

Hoag's Prostate Cancer Program

Dr. Jeffrey Yoshida, Associate Medical Director of Urologic Oncology at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the latest advancements in prostate cancer detection, treatment and surgeries!

The Importance of Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's

Dr. Cordula Dick-Muelkhe, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Family Services Center at Hoag Hospital joins the show to discuss the importance of early detection in Alzheimer's patients; what signs to look for, how to detect this debilitating disease and what can be done. Also, she will discuss the affect it takes on the caregiver and services that are available to them.

Disaboom: An Online Resource for People with Disabilities

Living with a disability is easier when you’ve got the right information and resources. Disaboom provides people with disabilities the answers, solutions, and connections you need for living your life to the fullest. Disaboom is the leading resource for disability information and real-life articles about people with disabilities. Their broad range of topics, including health conditions, lifestyle, and helpful resources, help you create the life you want. Dr. Glen House M.D. physician,...

AMA "HOUSE CALL" TO ALERT SENIORS, BOOMERS AND

Focusing on looming Medicare physician cuts of 21 percent that begin on March 1, the American Medical Association (AMA), AARP and the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined together today in an unprecedented multi-state event. With advocates in Washington, D.C., Madison, WI, Norfolk, VA, Bismarck, ND and Portland, ME, the three groups urged the Senate to permanently fix the Medicare physician payment problem before seniors, military families and baby boomers face a limited...

Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder in Children

It’s normal for children to occasionally forget their homework, daydream during class, act without thinking, or get fidgety at the dinner table. But inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity are also signs of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Left untreated, ADHD can affect a child’s ability to learn and get along with others. Dr. Jay Soileau, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, discusses the signs and symptoms, as well as possible...

For Your Heart's Sake: Understanding Your Cholesterol

LDL. HDL. Triglycerides. We know the fatty substances in our blood can contribute to our risk for heart disease, but just what do they mean? Is a high level good? Is a low level bad? Dr. Alan LeBato, a family medicine physician on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, deciphers the signs, symptoms and possible treatment options for hyperlipidemia.

Common Obstacles to Breastfeeding and How to Overcome...

Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breast feeding offers many benefits to your baby. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients to help your infant grow into a strong and healthy toddler. Some of the nutrients in breast milk also help protect your infant against some common childhood illnesses and infections. It may also help your health. Certain types of cancer may occur less often in mothers who have breastfed their babies. Women who don't have health problems should try to give their babies breast milk for at...

Older Adults Exercise Rx

Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...

Benefits For Strength Training in Older Adults

Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week. Strength training, particularly in conjunction with regular aerobic exercise, can also have a profound impact on a person's mental and emotional health. Dr.Nicholas...

American Heart Association Sets Goals for New Decade

Dr. Clyde Yancy, President of the American Heart Association and Medical Director of Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute joins the show to discuss the AHA's goals for the new decade!

Brain Fitness Tips for 2010

Mark Underwood, co-founder and President of Quincy Bioscience joins the show with some useful brain fitness tips that can be used year round.

63 Marathons in 63 Consecutive Days

Tim Borland joins the show to tell his amazing story from 2008, when he ran 63 marathons in 63 consecutive days for charity!

Can Blueberries Help Your Memory?

Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how blueberries can aid your memory and the food bases that go into our nutritional supplements.

When Pelvic Pain Won't Go Away

Weakened, stretched, or injured pelvic muscles can cause—or simply contribute to—pelvic pain and incontinence in both women and men. Johnnie Kleinschmidt, a physical therapist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for Women who specializes in pelvic floor disease and dysfunction, joins the show to discuss a comprehensive, self-help program of strengthening exercise and biofeedback that can help end the suffering and improve a patient’s quality of life.

Urinary Incontinence: Avoiding the Waterworks

It’s a frustrating, embarrassing problem, but urinary incontinence is more common than you may think. There are many who—due to disease, injury, or a chronic condition — experience a “nuisance” level of incontinence made worse by strenuous activity. Dr. Stacy McBroom, a board certified urologist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss urinary incontinence and possible non-invasive treatment options for women and men.

Motivating Our Children to Do Their Best

Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...

Teaching Children Honesty and Responsibility

Teaching honesty and responsibility takes a considerable amount of time and patience. It's certainly not like teaching your kids how to tie their shoes, where they understand the basic concept after a few lessons. You'll have to keep hammering away at these lessons for a long time. Are we expecting so much of our Children that it may back fire? Our Children seem to be developing an Entitlement Mentality and it is very hard for parents not to want to make their childrens' lives easier. Dr Dan...

Fit vs Fat, Recommendations Based on these Findings

Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr. Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...

Fit vs Fat, The Study Protocol

Although proper nutrition alone can lead to weight loss, it doesn’t necessarily equal true health or fitness, says a new study in the January issue of the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show with Dr Leanne Redman to discuss the findings of this much talked about debate. “Weight loss was a nice ‘side effect’ for these patients – but it’s the internal health improvements that will be most important to exercisers...

Eating to Help Fuel Performance

You may have started eating better as part of your New Year’s resolutions. But, if you want to take nutrition to the next level, you can learn a thing or two from a few of America’s top athletes. Whether you’re a pro or an average Joe, Dr. John Ivy, a renowned Professor of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, has eating tips you can follow to help be your best. Dr. Ivy has worked with Peyton Manning, triathlete Hunter Kemper, Kevin Garnett, gold...

Help Your Kids Beat The Winter Bugs

Is your child coughing, sneezing or wheezing? Even if your child isn’t, there’s a good chance that one of his/her friends or classmates is, so it’s just a matter of time before that “winter bug” get passed along and becomes an unwelcome guest in your household. Michelle Boisvert, veteran pharmacist joins the show to provide some children’s remedies that work for your kids runny nose, coughing, ear aches, fevers, etc.

New Years Most Popular Resolution...Weight Loss

Doug Ingoldsby, "The Vitamin Professor” joins the show to discuss how vitamins and supplements can play a big role in helping you lose weight for the New Year. He will also discuss "whole food" and "synthetic" vitamins.

Children's Cough Syrup Controversy

There are many over the counter cough medicines available that claim to be safe for children ages 4 and older, however what if your toddler has a bad cough and cannot sleep at night? In the past, parents would just give their young children the medicine anyway with no regard for the instructions on the label, because of this; thousands of children were ending up in hospital emergency rooms with breathing problems, dizziness and high blood pressure. There were also several reports of children...

Surviving a Brain Tumor

Rod Czlonka joins the show to discuss his amazing story of battling and defeating his brain tumor.

Helping Quality of Life for People with Paralysis

Joe Canose, Vice President of Quality of Life at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation joins the show to discuss the Paralysis Resource Center (PRC)which promotes the health and well-being of people living with a spinal cord injury, mobility impairment, and paralysis by providing comprehensive information, resources and referral services.

Treating Aneurysms

An aneurysm (AN-u-rism) is a balloon-like bulge in an artery. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body. Dr. Jacques Kpodonu, Surgical Director of Hybrid Intervention at Hoag joins the show to discuss aneurysms and how to treat them.

Thyroid Disease

An estimated 27 million Americans have thyroid disease, and more than half go undiagnosed. Women are at the greatest risk, developing thyroid problems seven times more often than men. Thyroid disease affects almost every aspect of health, so understanding more about the thyroid, and the symptoms that occur when something goes wrong with this small gland, can help you protect or regain good health. Dr. Komal Patil-Sisodia joins the show to do just that. Women are at the greatest risk,...

Knee Deep: A Continuum of Orthopedic Care

Moving is a part of life. Yet one out of every five Americans is restricted by disease, disability or accident. Whether to prevent or treat these limitations, rehabilitation requires a diversity of skills that often includes exercise physiology, physical therapy, and primary care. Chris Franks, a licensed physical therapist on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss rehabilitation following minimally invasive knee surgery and total joint replacement.

Knee Deep: Partial Knee Replacement

As we age, we tend take our joints, especially our knees, for granted. That is, until injuries or arthritis have us on the sideline. Dr. Nathan Cohen, a board certified orthopedic surgeon on staff at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, joins the show to discuss the latest advancements in treating knees, including a arthroscopic-assisted partial knee replacement that just might help us maintain our active lifestyles.

Exercise and Activity; How The Whole Family Can Get...

Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1, Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that has reached epidemic proportions and affects children and...

Community Action on Childhood Obesity

Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006) show that the prevalence of obesity has increased: for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 12.4%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 17.0%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.6%.1, Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that has reached epidemic proportions and affects children and...

Strength Training Progression and Advanced Lifting...

Weight training can help you tone your muscles, improve your appearance and fight age-related muscle loss, and weight training doesn't take as long as you might think. Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week....

Getting Started on a Strength Routine, Precautions and...

Weight training can help you tone your muscles, improve your appearance and fight age-related muscle loss, and weight training doesn't take as long as you might think. Research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health. In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week....

Battling Addictions to Prescription Medications

Dr. Gregory Smith, founder of Comprehensive Pain Relief Group joins the show to discuss the abuse and addiction of prescription medications (Pain pills, etc.) in society today...he will also talk about The NESP™ Program (Unique proprietary program for narcotic detoxification). If you know a loved one with an addiction, this show is for you!

A New Years Resolution You Can Keep With Your Eyes...

Study after study demonstrates that resolving to get a better night’s sleep can positively impact those areas we’re all making resolutions about anyway, including mood, health, weight loss and memory. Pete Bils, member if the American Academy of Sleep Medicine joins the show to explain why your number 1 New Years resolution should be to get more sleep!

Exercise and Weight Loss

With the New Year comes resolutions to better one's self. The most popular New Year's resolution by far...you guessed it, weight loss! Hosts, Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS provide some important tips and pointers on losing weight and keeping it off the whole year long.

Top 10 Natural Ingredients to Help Assist in Weight...

With the New Year comes resolutions to better one's self. The most popular New Year's resolution by far...you guessed it, weight loss! Hosts, Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS provide some important tips and pointers on losing weight and keeping it off the whole year long.

Probiotics, The Good Bugs For Your Kids!

Proper diet and nutritional supplements may benefit children of all ages by boosting immunity and optimizing health. One of the best way to assure your children get plenty of vitamins and minerals is to emphasize the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods. Offer foods from the different food groups to your kids each day and prepare meals with nutrients that complement each other. Dr. Vandana Y. Bhide, M.D. comes on the show to discuss what suppliments are safe for your children to...

Omega 3's, Fish Oil and More: Good For Your Kids?

Proper diet and nutritional supplements may benefit children of all ages by boosting immunity and optimizing health. One of the best way to assure your children get plenty of vitamins and minerals is to emphasize the importance of eating a variety of healthy foods. Offer foods from the different food groups to your kids each day and prepare meals with nutrients that complement each other. Dr. Vandana Y. Bhide, M.D. comes on the show to discuss what suppliments are safe for your children to...

Functional Training For MS Patients, Increasing Your...

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it's important to take certain precautions if you want your exercise program to be successful. The most important thing to remember is to not overdo it. In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. An exercise program needs to be appropriate to the capabilities and limitations of the individual, and may need to be adjusted as changes occur in MS symptoms....

Exercise Precautions With MS

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but it's important to take certain precautions if you want your exercise program to be successful. The most important thing to remember is to not overdo it. In addition to being essential to general health and well-being, exercise is helpful in managing many MS symptoms. An exercise program needs to be appropriate to the capabilities and limitations of the individual, and may need to be adjusted as changes occur in MS symptoms....

Break the Silence: Helping Others Struggling with...

William Cuccia, author and former pastor who suffered from debilitating depression for 30 years joins the show to share his story of battling depression and how he now helps others doing the same.

New Year's Resolution: Quit Smoking for Good!

John R. Polito, former 30-year three pack-a-day smoker and nicotine cessation educator and founder of WhyQuit.com joins the show with tips on how to quit smoking once and for all!

Healthy Tips for New Year!

What is the Connections Between Health and Dreams?

Dr. Gillian Holloway, internationally recognized expert on dreams and author of "The Complete Dream Book: What Your Dreams Reveal About You and Your Life" joins the show to discuss how dreams can affect your health!

Advanced Care In Radiation Oncology Treatments

As part of Orange Coast Memorial’s new Patient Care Pavilion, Orange County CyberKnife and Radiation Oncology Center combines state-of-the-art technologies with preeminent radiation oncologists. Included is the most advanced full-body CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system available -- a non-invasive, pain-free alternative to surgery for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumors anywhere in the human body. It is the first and only CyberKnife of its kind in Orange County. The...

Exciting New Blood Test for Colon Cancer

"American Cancer Society statistics show that when colon cancer is detected in its early stages, more than 90% of patients will survive. If not detected until the later stages, fewer than 10% will survive. ColoMarker(tm) detects colon cancer in these early, highly curable stages," says Kevin Jones, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of EDP. According to American Cancer Society statistics, fewer than 20% of Americans over the age of 50 who should be screened for colon cancer, actually are. Dr...

Dr. DeSilva Health Tip for The New Year

HealthRadio's own Dr. Derrick DeSilva provides some great health tips for the New Year! These tips can be used ALL year long and will make you happier, healthier and feel better overall.

Abolishing the Use of Mercury Amalgam Dental Fillings

Charles G. Brown, Esq. - National Counsel for Consumers for Dental Choice joins the show to discuss protecting the health of dental consumers and our environment by abolishing the use of mercury amalgam dental fillings.

Turn New Year's Delusions Into Resolutions

Dr. Stuart Fischer, author of "The Park Avenue Diet" joins the show with some sound advice on turning your New Year's delusions in resolutions that will stick!

Infectious Diseases That Could Affect You This Winter

Dr. Ted Myatt, Biological Safety Officer from Biosafety joins the show to discuss how the war again cold and flu can be won starting in right in your own home.

Nutrition Tips For Good Bone Health

One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can help maintain the bone mass you have. Recent studies have shown that the risk of osteoporosis is lower for people who are active, and especially those who do load-bearing, or weight-bearing activities at least three times a week. Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show to discuss The ACSM Action Plan for Osteoporosis and how...

The ACSM Action Plan for Osteoporosis

One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already have osteoporosis, exercising can help maintain the bone mass you have. Recent studies have shown that the risk of osteoporosis is lower for people who are active, and especially those who do load-bearing, or weight-bearing activities at least three times a week. Kerri Winters-Stone, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show to discuss The ACSM Action Plan for Osteoporosis and how...

Heart Health: Risk Factors and Available Treatments

According to the American Heart Association, more than 80 million Americans have one or more forms of cardiovascular disease and approximately one in three of all US deaths are due to cardiovascular disease. Leading Cardiologist, Dr. James Young joins the show to offer listeners some lifestyle tips on what they can do to protect their cardiovascular health.

Advice For the Aging Man and the Women in Their Lives

Feeling alive and energetic is a constant work in progress. One that is accomplished through a positive mind set, proper nutrition, exercise and regeneration. Brad King, author and health mentor joins the show to discuss advice for aging men and the women in their lives.

Heart Health for the New Year

Dr. Felicia Stoler joins the show to discuss getting your heart healthy for the New Year, what's new in heart health and much more...

Making Your New Years Resolutions Stick

When the calendar turns to January 1, 2010, many of us will choose goals for the new year. Patricia M. Amborn, M.S.M., educator, wellness author, and expert for TOPS joins the show with advice on how to make these resolutions for the New Year Stick!

A Thousand Mile Walk That Changed One Mans Life!

John St. Augustine has been called "the new voice of America" by veteran broadcaster Bill Kurtis. John joins the show to share his amazing journey that changed his life! He will also discuss his new book, "Every Moment Matters: Savoring the Stuff of Life".

Sex Addiction: Out Of The Closet - Part 1

Sex addiction...sounds harmless enough, but like any addiction or compulsion, there are consequences; ruined family relationships, losing your job or jail! Dr. Brigitte Lank, clinical psychologist joins the show and believes in another kind of intervention, one that could result in changing behavior and getting your life back on track...a life without sex addiction.

How to Age Successfullly

We are a nation that has become obsessed with being young. Most Americans fear aging. Aging can be done successfully and gracefully. Dr. Linda Alimadadian joins the show to provide us tips on aging healthy and successfully!

NICU Facility and Capabilities

Jayne Dewell, director of Hoag's (NICU) neonatal intensive care unit joins the show to discuss the facilities and care provided to newborns and advice for parents with premature babies.

Holiday Safety Advice

Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, Dr Deborah Mulligan comes on the show to offer some tips for the safety of your children during this winter and holiday season.

Winter Health and First Aid Safety Tips

Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, Dr Deborah Mulligan comes on the show to offer some tips for the safety of your children during this winter and holiday season.

Training for Winter Sports, How to Handle the Cold

This Winter the weather can be the difference between doing your workout or piling up on the couch for your favorite TV show. If it's rainy, snowy or just plain cold outside, most of us avoid exercise like the plague. While it's normal for activity to slow down in the winter, cold weather isn't a license to give up exercise completely. Delia Roberts, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show to discuss how you can stay motivated and workout safely this winter, indoors or out! Topics will include the...

Winter Exercise Clothing Guidelines

This Winter the weather can be the difference between doing your workout or piling up on the couch for your favorite TV show. If it's rainy, snowy or just plain cold outside, most of us avoid exercise like the plague. While it's normal for activity to slow down in the winter, cold weather isn't a license to give up exercise completely. Delia Roberts, Ph.D., FACSM comes on the show to discuss how you can stay motivated and workout safely this winter, indoors or out! Topics will include the...

Women's Sexual Health: Pain Free Sex

Dr. David Herzog, board certified gynecologist joins the show to discuss his newest L.A.V.A.SM technique that is helping women of all ages enjoy sex... pain free!

How to Prevent Getting Fibroids

Dr. Ernst Bartsich, practicing gynecologist joins the show to discuss women's health issues, including; common reasons for a hysterectomy, along with the risks and complications and fibroid tumors..what are they and how to prevent them.

Epilepsy: Treatment Options and What's on the Horizon

Dr. Lawrence G. Seiden, director of the Piedmont Hospital Epilepsy Center joins the show to discuss new research and treatment options and issues for Epilepsy.

More Healthy Lifestyle Tips with Mariel Hemingway

Actress, Model and Author, Mariel Hemingway joins the show to discuss her new cookbook, "Mariel's Kitchen" and the healthy and satisfying lifestyle we should all lead!

Combating Stress With Nutrition

If you want to manage stress then you need to watch your diet and the foods you eat. Many of the foods that we turn to when stressed actually increase stress levels. Hosts, Dr. David Friedman and Melanie Cole, MS discuss which foods you and supplements you SHOULD eat to help relieve stress.

What are the Long Term Issues Faced by Premature Infants...

If your baby is sent to the NICU, your first question probably will be: What is this place? With equipment designed for infants and a hospital staff who have special training in newborn care, the NICU is an intensive care unit created for sick newborns who need specialized treatment. Guests Jeanette Zaichkin,RN, MN, NNP-BC, and Dr Gary Weiner MD, FAAP come on the show to discuss what to expect when you learn you are expecting a special needs baby and How to adapt yourself and your home to...

Getting acquainted with Your New Infant

If your baby is sent to the NICU, your first question probably will be: What is this place? With equipment designed for infants and a hospital staff who have special training in newborn care, the NICU is an intensive care unit created for sick newborns who need specialized treatment. Guests Jeanette Zaichkin,RN, MN, NNP-BC, and Dr Gary Weiner MD, FAAP come on the show to discuss what to expect when you learn you are expecting a special needs baby and How to adapt yourself and your home to...

Diabetic Coma Survivor Shares His Story

Former Type 2 Diabetic, DeWayne McCully joins the show to discuss his amazing story of surviving a diabetic coma, then reversing his condition to beat diabetes!