2009
December 18, 2009
John Cannaday, M.D., a staff radiologist at Cooper Clinic discusses two studies reported in the December issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, calling on physicians to limit CT Scans due to the risks associated with radiation exposure.
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December 07, 2009
Jennifer Engels, M.D. is a diagnostic radiologist at Cooper Clinic. Dr. Engels discusses new recommendations regarding mammograms from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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December 01, 2009
Peg Williams, a two-time participant with Cooper Wellness Program, is interviewed by Todd Whitthorne. The Cooper Wellness Program is medically-supervised, in-residence lifestyle modification program. Since attending the program in June, 2008, Peg has lost 120 pounds.
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November 13, 2009
Todd Whitthorne was interviewed by Joanie Greggains on KGO radio in San Francisco recently about Vitamin D, Omega-3, and taking a multivitamin. Todd explains that over the past few years, the data on vitamin D has exploded. Vitamin D is important in all aspects of our health, not just bone health, where vitamin D regulates the uptake of calcium.
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October 12, 2009
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic president and CEO, is interviewed by Todd Whitthorne, and talks about how the benefits of exercise differ by gender and race.
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October 01, 2009
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic president and CEO, discusses a recent study linking high blood pressure to memory loss in adults 45 years and older.
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July 23, 2009
Jay Grimes, a leading authority and practitioner of Pilates, discusses the benefits women and men can experience through Pilates.
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June 12, 2009
New recommendations regarding aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease were released by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in mid-March. Dr. Nina Radford, Cooper Clinic director of cardiovascular medicine, discusses them in this podcast.
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May 28, 2009
Research shows lifestyle changes such as increasing physical activity and eating a healthy diet can reduce the risk for developing many chronic diseases and help manage existing health conditions. With this in mind, Colette Cole, Cooper Fitness Center senior personal trainer, started the Female Focus program. The four-week lifestyle program concentrates on a range of health topics including fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and cancer.
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April 30, 2009
For men 50 and over, new research is out showing the link between physical activity and longevity—something Cooper Clinic has long known and advocated for. It’s never too late to start a healthy and active lifestyle. Hear what Dr. Nina Radford, Cooper Clinic director of cardiovascular medicine, says about this topic in this podcast.
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April 16, 2009
Dr. Nina Radford, Cooper Clinic director of cardiovascular medicine, gives her thoughts on the ENCORE study. The study investigated the effects of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, weight loss, and exercise in individuals with high blood pressure.
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April 02, 2009
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic president and CEO, shares his thoughts about three recent studies in the news. Two studies found that screening for prostate cancer with a PSA test saves few lives. The other study evaluated the impact exercise has on the heart's ability to pump blood through the arteries after a heart attack.
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March 19, 2009
Not all fats are the same, and omega-3 fatty acids are one type Americans should consume more of. Doug Bibus, M.S., Ph.D., a leading authority in omega-3s, discusses the importance of the fatty acids and ways to add them to our diet.
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March 12, 2009
Shannon Edwards, Cooper Fitness Center – Dallas personal trainer, talks with Todd Whitthorne about the fitness center’s new Power Plate equipment and the weekly Outdoor Power Workout class he leads with Personal Trainer David Williams.
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February 26, 2009
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, Cooper Clinic president and CEO, comments on a 21-year longitudinal study conducted by Stanford researchers that showed vigorous exercise at middle and older ages is associated with reduced disability and mortality. Dr. Mitchell discusses the importance of exercise for improving quality of life at all ages.
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February 12, 2009
What is good nutrition and what should you eat? Kathy Duran-Thal, R.D., Cooper Wellness Program director of nutrition, suggests that eating for pleasure and eating for good nutrition can be one in the same. The key is to eat a wide variety of wholesome foods in moderation. She also answers nutrition questions commonly asked by Wellness Program participants.
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January 12, 2009
Dr. Abram Eisenstein, director of gastroenterology for Cooper Clinic, discusses the major risk factors for colon cancer and how a colonoscopy can save your life.
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