Episodes

  • Show 1421: Is Lp(a) the Heart Risk No One Talks About?

    Show 1421: Is Lp(a) the Heart Risk No One Talks About?
    Mar 7 2025
    This week, we get in-depth information on Lp(a), the heart risk no one talks about. You have heard of cholesterol, and you may even know what your cholesterol level is. The compound lipoprotein a may be equally dangerous when it is elevated, but you have probably heard very little about it. You could listen through […]
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Show 1420: The Cooking Oil Controversy Spotlights Cancer

    Show 1420: The Cooking Oil Controversy Spotlights Cancer
    Feb 26 2025
    This week, we dig into the cooking oil controversy. For decades, we’ve heard that we should be using vegetable oils rather than butter, lard or other fats (possibly even olive oil). Oils from corn, soybeans, sunflower or safflower seeds are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Consequently, people consuming them may have lower cholesterol levels than […]
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Show 1419: Restless Legs, Muscle Cramps and Sleepless Nights

    Show 1419: Restless Legs, Muscle Cramps and Sleepless Nights
    Feb 20 2025
    This week, Terry and Joe welcome Dr. Andrew Spector to the studio to share his expertise with listeners. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a relatively common problem that can really wreak havoc on a good night’s sleep. Have you experienced this problem? How do you manage it? We invite you to call and tell us […]
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    59 mins
  • Show 1418: More About the Pros and Cons of Water Fluoridation (Part 2)

    Show 1418: More About the Pros and Cons of Water Fluoridation (Part 2)
    Feb 13 2025
    This week, we offer the second of a two-part series on the pros and cons of water fluoridation. Last week we discussed the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent tooth decay. This week we hear from a researcher who has found that early exposure to fluoridated water may affect youngsters’ IQ. You […]
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Show 1417: Examining the Pros and Cons of Water Fluoridation (Part 1)

    Show 1417: Examining the Pros and Cons of Water Fluoridation (Part 1)
    Feb 7 2025
    This week, we offer the first of a two-part series on water fluoridation. The practice of adding fluoride to drinking water to prevent tooth decay has been controversial for some time. Why? What should we know about it? You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am […]
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    1 hr
  • Show 1416: Exposing Fraud and Arrogance in Alzheimer’s Research

    Show 1416: Exposing Fraud and Arrogance in Alzheimer’s Research
    Jan 30 2025
    This week, we explore the evidence that some respected researchers in the field of Alzheimer’s disease took shortcut or even manipulated their data to get the results they wanted. How did our guests detect fraud and arrogance in this research? You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at […]
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Show 1415: Can Home Remedies Help Overcome Cold Symptoms?

    Show 1415: Can Home Remedies Help Overcome Cold Symptoms?
    Jan 24 2025
    This week, Joe & Terry invite listeners to share their favorite home remedies for colds. No one expects a remedy to shorten the duration of a cold–although perhaps one or two could! But many may help people feel better for a few hours if they alleviate symptoms. You can call in your suggestions to 888-472-3366 […]
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Show 1414: Finding Your Exercise Prescription for Life

    Show 1414: Finding Your Exercise Prescription for Life
    Jan 16 2025
    This week, two distinguished exercise physiologists tell us why we each need an exercise prescription for life. Dr. Benjamin Levine has worked with the Dallas Bed Rest and Training Study to discover that three weeks of bed rest hurt fitness more than 30 years of normal life. Dr. Claudio Battaglini provides exercise prescriptions for cancer […]
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    1 hr and 21 mins