Broadcast Schedule for August 2007
- Friday August 31 - Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure
Are you one of the millions of Americans with high blood pressure? It may sound nuts. but according to a new study, a little snack could make a big difference in helping to lower it. - Thursday August 30 - Cereal is Just as Good as a Sports Drink
Are those expensive sports drinks really worth the money? The results of a new study may surprise you. - Wednesday August 29 - Dangers of Heavy Earrings
They're definitely in style-but according to doctors-heavy earrings can be a dangerous fashion accessory that more and more women are seeking surgery to heal from. - Tuesday August 28 - Women Smokers Have Double the 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. - Monday August 27 - The Dream Diet
What if you could lose more than 10 pounds this year without changing your eating habits or working out? According to researchers you can just sleep it off. - Friday August 24 - Soda Linked to Obesity-Diabetes
Trying to lose weight? Want to significantly lower your risk of diabetes? Researchers say removing just one thing from your diet is guaranteed to do both. - Thursday August 23 - What Does That Chicken Label Mean?
Buying chicken these days is not like it used to be. With new labels like '100% natural,' 'organic' and 'free range' research shows most consumers don't really know what they're buying. Experts give some tips to help you sort through those confusing claims. - Wednesday August 22 - Secrets of the Naturally Slim
Ever wonder what the real differences are between you and your skinny friend? According to some new, interesting research, it doesn't always come down to diet and exercise. It could simply be a few natural habits that are the secret to getting and staying slim. - Tuesday August 21 - Nap for Your Heart
Wish you could take catnaps at work? Doing so may not please your boss, but researchers recently discovered it can do wonders for your heart. - Monday August 20 - Men Have Double the Skin Cancer Risk
Got sunscreen? With the sun out in full force, experts have a warning for men. New statistics show they're twice as likely to develop skin cancer. - Friday August 17 - What Can Your Body Temperature Indicate?
Are you always the coldest or the hottest person in a room? Ever wonder why your body temperature seems to be so different from everyone else's? Experts say it may not just be in your mind. it in fact could be a symptom of a common medical condition. - Thursday August 16 - Canned Fruits and Veggies Healthy
Where do you get most of your fruits and veggies—from the produce section or the canned foods aisle? Researchers say contrary to what we've been told—it often doesn't matter. - Wednesday August 15 - Tanning May Be Addictive
Even after a red, peeling sunburn do you go back for more? Ever feel like you just can't stay away from those harmful rays? Researchers say according to new findings-- tanning can be addicting. - Tuesday August 14 - Foot Pain from Flip Flops
It's the summer. when your feet are aching from wearing heels all day you can't wait to kick them off and get into some flip-flops right? Well, experts warn if you're not careful—those flip-flops can lead to just as much foot pain as your stilettos. - Monday August 13 - Choosing the Right Multivitamin
Sounds easy but experts say thanks to dozens of options, hard-to-decipher labeling and tricky marketing gimmicks picking a daily multi-vitamin can be anything but. - Friday August 10 - Effects of Computer Use on Your Vision
Are you finding it more difficult to read far away signs, focus on tiny print.ever feel like your vision is going? According to the experts millions of Americans' eyesight is suffering—not from old age—rather from time in front of their computers. What can you do about it? - Thursday August 9 - Hypnotherapy
Studies show Americans' use of alternative therapies like hypnosis is on the rise. It may sound a little kooky to some, but experts say hypnotherapy is becoming a more commonly accepted form of treatment for a number of medical conditions. - Wednesday August 8 - The Reverse Diet
Pasta for breakfast and cereal for dinner? Could reversing your meal order help you lose weight? Creators of the new diet say their technique is the key to speeding up your metabolism. - Tuesday August 7 - Many Sunscreens Not What You Think
Think your sunscreen is doing what you think it is? Think again. Picking a sunscreen may have just gotten much more difficult. According to a new study, many of us are buying sunscreens full of ingredients that aren't nearly as effective as we think they are. - Monday August 6 - Time Spent Driving Increases Skin Cancer Risk
Worried about how much sun you're exposed to? Researchers say it may not only be the time you spend outdoors you need to worry about. A recent study found that the more time a person spends in the car, the higher their skin cancer risk. - Friday August 3 - Chronic Stress and Aging
Stressed? According to researchers chronic stress may actually be shrinking your brain. A pair of recent studies uncovered some surprising details about just how stress affects the aging process. - Thursday August 2 - Older Parents Equals Lower Heart Risk
How long will you live? It’s not as much of a mystery as you may think say researchers. Simply looking up to your parents may reveal the answer. - Wednesday August 1 - Protecting Your Lips from Skin Cancer
How do you protect your lips from the sun? Most women think their balms and glosses have got them covered-but experts say they're dangerously mistaken. Those can actually increase your chances of developing a skin cancer.