Broadcast Schedule for January 2007
- Wednesday January 31 - Diet Sodas Double Obesity Risk
Trying to lose weight? Diet soda is the sensible choice, right? Maybe not. A new study finds the more diet soft drinks you consume the greater chance you have of becoming overweight. - Tuesday January 30 - Taking a Stroll Can Improve Your Memory
Gearing up for a test, interview or work presentation? Researchers say taking a quick stroll may be the best thing you can do for your memory. - Monday January 29 - Can You Have a Stroke and Not Know It?
A recent study showed one-in-five American adults will suffer from what is known as a "mini-stroke" at some point in their lives, most will go undiagnosed. Experts say recognizing some common symptoms could be life saving. - Friday January 26 - Male Menopause
It doesn’t only affect women. In fact, it’s estimated as many as 20% of all men over the age of 50 experience symptoms related to what’s called male menopause. - Thursday January 25 - New Weight Management Program
A weight loss program where you're never hungry, actually eating more often, and shedding body fat, not water? It’s not a gimmick, say experts. - Wednesday January 24 - Congenital Heart Disease in Adults
Around 1-in-100 Americans are born with a congenital heart defect. Experts say over half of these patients don’t know anything about it until they’re well into adulthood, and discovering the defect could be life saving. - Tuesday January 23 - Coffee May Help Your Postmenopausal Heart
Your morning cup of joe may be doing more than just helping you wake up. A new study shows it may also help lower your risk of heart disease. - Monday January 22 - Which Cosmetic Treatment is Best for You?
Injectables, lasers, thread-lifts? Wondering which of the dozens of new cosmetic procedures out there is right for you? Knowing which to consider can be tricky. HealthSource has advice on how to sort through all of the options. - Friday January 19 - OTC Cough Medicines Ineffective?
Are you throwing your money away at the drug store? Americans spend an average $3.5 billion annually on over-the-counter cough remedies. Medical experts say it’s money wasted. - Thursday January 18 - Calcium Supplements Help Curb Weight
Are you one of the millions of American women taking a calcium supplement? You may not only be preventing osteoporosis...researchers say there may also be a newfound weight loss benefit. - Wednesday January 17 - Women Smokers Have Double Risk
Women are not like men at least when it comes to smoking and their risk of lung cancer. An eye-opening new study shows female smokers run a much higher risk of developing the disease. - Tuesday January 16 - Exercise Lowers Cold Risk
Wash your hands, stay away from sick friends, and exercise. According to a recent study regular moderate exercise can actually reduce your risk of catching a cold by more than 60%. - Monday January 15 - Mineral Makeup
The claim they’ll decrease acne breakouts, give you a fresh look and even some added sun protection. Mineral-based makeups are gaining in popularity, but are they all they’re made-up to be? - Friday January 12 - New Type of Sleep Apnea
It could be a lifesaving discovery for millions who suffer from sleep apnea. Researchers have identified a new form of the disease--a breakthrough that may help explain why as many as 25% of patients don’t improve with the traditional treatment. - Thursday January 11 - The Pill and Breast Cancer Risk
It’s been talked about and researched for decades "does taking oral contraceptives increase your risk of breast cancer?" The debate is far from over, but recently two-dozen previous studies were re-examined, and the results may surprise you. - Wednesday January 10 - Stroke and Women
It’s thought of as a man’s disease, but three times more women die from strokes each year than breast cancer. Now new research is discovering what all women should know about this killer. - Tuesday January 9 - Fact and Fiction About Flu and Cold
Can you get a cold from the cold weather? Is it too late in the season to benefit from getting a flu shot? Dr. David Winter separates the facts from fiction about colds and the flu - Monday January 8 - New Immunization for Adults
There’s always much talk about flu shots this time of year, but doctors say there are a couple of other new immunizations many of us should also get. - Friday January 5 - Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
It’s one of the most commonly made New Year’s resolutions each year. But a recent study shows if you're not careful quitting smoking can actually end up giving you another heath problem...extra pounds. - Thursday January 4 - Chronic Stress and Aging
Promising to be less stressed in 2007? It may benefit your health in more ways than you realize. In fact according to researchers chronic stress may actually be shrinking your brain. - Wednesday January 3 - Not So Healthy Health Foods
It’s the most popular New Year’s resolution each year. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to lose weight by buying fat-free, cholesterol-free, or all-natural products you may be surprised. Experts say it’s those so-called healthy foods that often sabotage diets. - Tuesday January 2 - Salad Eaters Get More Nutrients
Trying to eat healthier this New Year’s? It may be as simple as adding a salad to your meal. One study finds that people who eat even one salad a day have significantly higher levels of key nutrients than those who don’t. - Monday January 1 - Sleep Deprivation
Plan to get more sleep in 2007? It’s not a popular New Year’s resolution but experts say it’s a good one if you’re trying to improve your overall health.