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Treating High Cholesterol: A Guide for Adults This overview of cholesterol facts covers medications, details about what cholesterol is, triglycerides, setting a cholesterol goal, treating cholesterol and details about certain medicines.
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (11:53)
Cholesterol Numbers You've heard the warnings before — high cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease. So how often should you get your cholesterol checked, what should your numbers be, and how do you get them there? Watch this short video to find out
.Source: Mayo Clinic(2:16)
Want to Get Smarter, Faster? Sleep 10 Hours New research adds to the growing body of evidence showing the perks of a good night's sleep. A study from researchers at Stanford University finds that extra hours of sleep at night can help improve football players' performance on drills such as the
40-yard dash and the 20-yard shuttle. Source: National Public Radio Interview (4:38)
Don't Be a Night Owl Recent studies indicate that nearly one in three adults in the U.S. reported getting less than seven hours of sleep per night, and approximately 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep disorders.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (5:18)
Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables One of the simplest ways to be well is to eat well. A diet high in fruits and vegetables can help you maintain a healthy weight, as well as reduce the risk for many of the leading causes of death. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (4:14)
Fruits, Vegetables and Folate: The Evidence for Cancer Prevention Two studies examine the relationship between fruits, vegetables, folate, and colorectal cancer, and suggest that potential associations are more complex than initially considered. Source: American Gastroenterological Association (14:17)
Eating Mindfully Eating is not a complex activity; we do it without thinking, the same way we brush our teeth or tie our shoes. We do it every day, sometimes when we're hungry, sometimes when we're not. We eat while we're watching tv, while we're conducting business, even when we're driving. Source: Cleveland Clinic (4:45)
Weight Loss Scams The Federal Trade Commission created Operation Cure All to stop false claims about weight loss. Listen and find out what to look for, and look out for, when selecting a weight loss program. You will also hear 4 strategies for starting your own successful weight loss program. Source: Henry Ford Health System (10:41)
Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for Healthy Aging Dr. Jerry Reves explains ten recommendations that can lead to a healthy, happy New Year and an improved aging lifestyle. The list he offers to Sally Smith includes things such as visiting your physician annually, screening tests, diet, exercise and essential vitamins for healthy aging. Source: Medical University of South Carolina (14:13)
Vitamin D: Deficiency Among Americans
Neonatologist Dr. Carol Wagner discusses current medical focus on vitamin D, explaining that the lack of adequate sun exposure in the lives of contemporary Americans has led to vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D, she notes, if very important for maintaining health and cannot be sufficiently provided by diet. In this nutrition podcast, Dr. Wagner makes recommendations for daily amounts of vitamin D that are needed for both adults and children. Medical University of South Carolina (8:23)
Seasonal Affective Disorder More than 1 million children and adults suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is related to seasonal variations in light during the fall and winter months. Parents should encourage children with SAD to spend time outdoors during the day. Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (1:00)
A Change for Life This podcast demonstrates how lifestyle change classes can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60 percent in people at high risk. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (5:34)
Smoking and Ways to Quit
Associate Director for Science in the Office on Smoking and Health, Dr. Terry Pechacek, discusses smoking and ways to quit. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (4:17)
