A series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 275 radio stations. We provide practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments.
Prescription meds and falls
Posted: May 2012Does taking multiple prescription drugs make falls more likely -- regardless of your age? Accidental falls are among lead causes of injury and death worldwide, although those most at risk and most researched are older adults and young children. A recent study, published in the journal Injury Prevention, looks instead at factors surrounding accidental falls among young and middle-aged adults. Specifically, they found that even among this group, taking two or more prescription drugs at the same time seemed to increase the risk of serious accidental falls.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Water intake and diabetes
Posted: May 2012Can drinking enough water prevent diabetes? It seems that every day we find more reasons to drink more water: increasing energy level, preventing headaches, lowering blood pressure -- the list goes on. And, researchers think, it may also include lowering your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Aspirin risks and benefits
Posted: May 2012Should you be taking an aspirin every day? Are you currently taking an aspirin a day to prevent heart disease? If you are, then you're in good company. Nearly 20 percent of Americans regularly take aspirin, including almost a third of people between the ages of 45 and 64, and about half of people older than that.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Natural trans fats
Posted: May 2012Are trans fats always bad for you? You've probably noticed that many snack foods are now labeled "No Trans Fat". Perhaps your doctor advised that you avoid these fats in order to get your cholesterol levels in line. So are trans fats really so bad?
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Blow up your TV
Posted: May 2012Does having both a television and a car put you at a higher risk for heart attack? There may be good health wisdom in folksinger John Prine's advice to "blow up your TV." If you own both a television and a car, you may be more likely to suffer a heart attack, according to a worldwide study published earlier this year. In fact, the study suggests that those of us who own both of these luxury items are twenty-seven 27 percent more likely to have a heart attack, compared to those who have neither.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Fear of the dentist
Posted: May 2012What can a person do to overcome fear of the dentist? Since dental treatment can be nearly painless these days, there's no sensible reason to be scared of the dentist. Still, some people have learned to fear the dentist by hearing scary stories from family and friends, or by having a bad experience at the dentist's office. Others' fear can be traced to the sound of the drill, the feeling of helplessness that may overcome you while in the chair, or simply fear of the unknown.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Family Fitness
Posted: May 2012What are some ways that you can get a loved one to be more active? A lot of people should do more physical activity, but they find it difficult to motivate themselves, or hard to fit exercise into their daily schedules. If you're concerned about someone who should be more active, there are some things you can do to offer support.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Chronic cough
Posted: May 2012What causes coughs that just don't seem to go away? This time of year we all get coughs now and then, usually as a result of a cold. But some people develop coughs that stay and stay. A cough that you have for more than a month is what doctors call a chronic cough. Some people with chronic cough just experience it in the morning when they get up or only at night when they lie down. Maybe they only cough during winter and feel fine the rest of the year, or maybe they cough almost constantly, day and night, all year round.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Vitamin D guidelines
Posted: May 2012How much vitamin D do we need, and how do we get it? Most of us actually do get enough vitamin D and calcium with just a normal, healthy diet, according to the Institute of Medicine. The institute's recent report contradicts some experts who say that most Americans are deficient in vitamin D and should take supplements.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Healthy People 2020
Posted: May 2012Can government initiatives help improve the nation's health? There's been a lot of national debate lately about health-care reform, as well as legislative efforts to curb the childhood obesity and diabetes epidemics. To help guide such projects, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed a set of ten-year goals and objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. They call their effort: "Healthy People 2020".
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Chocolate myths
Posted: April 2012Is chocolate bad for your health? Chocolate is not a "health food" and should certainly be eaten only as an occasional snack. It's not, however, nearly as bad as some people might have you believe. Many of us grew up being told that eating chocolate would cause our faces to break out, our teeth to rot, and other parts of our bodies to go bad. Most of those stories are more fiction than fact.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.Healthy heart
Posted: April 2012What's the key to maintaining a healthy heart? If you're going to give somebody the key to your heart this Valentine's Day, you'll want to make sure it's the key to a healthy heart. Nobody wants a heart that hasn't been cared for and is forced to work harder than it needs to.
An audio podcast in MP3 format.
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Whilst all the podcasts listed in this directory are selected in line with our criteria, we do strongly recommend educators that the contents of all podcasts, podcast feeds and channels are regularly auditioned to ensure that they are suitable and appropriate for the age range of the children and young people.
Thursday, 17th May 2012
