The CDC released a study today telling us something you may have already experienced… ER waiting times increased to 56 minutes on average, compared to 38 minutes in 2005. Also from this study, it is clear that ER’s are now the front door of the hospital… 50% of all hospital admissions come from the ER. Why is this happening? What does it mean for you? How can you avoid the long waits? For these answers and more, listen now…
Read the CDC study HERE
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Today Dr Jim speaks with two experts in the field of brain science regarding recent key studies on brain health and Alzheimer’s Disease. Larry McCleary, MD, author of The Brain Trust Program
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Urban legend or legitimate health concern? That’s what Dr Jim explores today after interviewing an expert in the field of Electromagnetic Radiation or EMF. A recent article in the NY Times titled “Fear but Few Facts” sounded this alarm. Dr Jim interviews Dr Robert Goldberg (a real doctor/PhD) who presents the true data as we know it today, so you can decide for yourself.
Dr Goldberg’s website HERE
More info HERE
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With the summer comes heat and humidity. Today Dr. Jim talks about heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps. How can you avoid these problems? What to do if you recognize the early warning signs? Every high school coach and elder care taker should hear this episode. Listen now, then forward it to your coach or elder care facility director!
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For 1/3rd of heart attack victims, sudden death is the first symptom that something is wrong. But there are clues and factors you can control to reduce your risk. Today Dr Jim talks about the clues, controlling risk factors and explains the process of a heart attack.
Could an automatic external defibrillator, or AED, have saved Tim Russert’s life? Listen now to hear Dr Jim’s opinion…
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What no tomatoes?! How do I eat Mexican food without salsa? There are some tomatoes that have not been recalled. Which ones are safe?
What is Salmonella? No, it has no relation to salmon. What precautions can I take to avoid this disease? What are the symptoms of Salmonellosis?
Listen now for the answer to those questions and more…
Useful websites:
CDC – Salmonellosis
USDA Food Safety
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Do you look at your kitchen as a medicine chest? Dr John La Puma does. He’s the guru of culinary medicine, the art of preventing and treating disease through eating. Not satisfied with a rabbit food diet, Dr La Puma attending culinary school and is a professionally trained Chef in addition to a board certified Internist. Listen now to learn about this exciting field of health care….
Dr La Puma’s website
ChefMD where you can find tasty and healthy recepies and more
Order Dr La Puma’s book here:
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This diagnosis probably generates more fear than any other… brain tumor. Our brain is the seat of our personality, our intellect, our connection to the outside world. To be robbed of its full function has the greatest impact on quality of life for all of us. Senator Kennedy has been diagnosed with one of the more aggressive forms of brain tumor, a malignant glioma. This group of tumors are treatable, but not curable. They take life quickly, in a matter of months or at most years. Learn more, listen now…
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This episode is Life-Saving 101. You or your loved one have 2-3 times the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest if CPR is started on the scene. Dr Jim discusses recent findings on the usefulness of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in your home. He also gives a quick lesson on performing the new and improved CPR without the ‘yuck factor.’
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What if teens really lived out the movie “Supersize Me”? Well it turns out that many do, to the detriment of their physical and emotional health. For many teens, this pattern of eating is even destroying interpersonal relationships. A recent study shows a 500% increase in pre-pregnancy diabetes among teens. If you’re a teen or the parent of one looking to open a conversation, this movie will get you talking… All Jacked Up Dr Jim listeners receive a 20% discount. Listen now to learn how…
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