While Alzheimer’s is most common in older adults, it sometimes affects young people in their 20s and 30s. This form of Alzheimer’s is known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. Experts aren’t really sure what triggers Alzheimer’s disease in young people. Some people have the three main genes for the disease, which can be identified through genetic tests….
Americans spend one billion dollars every week on work-related musculoskeletal injuries because many of us spend our workdays straining to accommodate our workstations when it should be the other way around. Having a workstation that isn’t suited for your body forces you to hold your wrists, neck, shoulders and back in strange positions for hours…
COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is a lung disease often caused by smoking. More than 11 million people have COPD. It is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Our expert guest, Dr. James Krueger, a pulmonologist in private practice from Long Beach, California helps us understand COPD also known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Actress Loni Anderson, made famous from her role in the hit sitcom, WKRP in Cincinnati, and nominated for two Emmy awards and three Golden Globe awards, has been a spokesperson for COPD since 1999. She is passionate in creating awareness, especially to the young people on the dangers of smoking, since her experience with her parents suffering from COPD. Also sharing his story on COPD is Terry Ridgeway. Free Offer: Vibrant Life Special Issue: How to Stop Smoking Offer Code: HTSS-M-F-401 Offer Description: This special issue of Vibrant Life will show you the 4 different types of smokers, how to conquer cravings and withdrawals, how to manage stress without cigarettes and how to avoid weight gain when you quit!
Let’s talk about poop. The average adult should expect to have between three to twenty-one bowel movements per week. Everyone is different, so the exact number of bathroom visits isn’t set in stone. Medically speaking, constipation is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week. While it isn’t unusual to get constipated from…
Many kids are anxious about going to the doctor, and a routine visit can turn into a major meltdown. A big part of that fear is that kids don’t know what to expect. They’re afraid of shots (who isn’t?), and their imagination runs wild thinking everything is going to hurt. According to child psychologists, parents…
A Mental Health Month is coming up, and while we’ve come a long way in how we view mental illness, there is still much work to be done. Having a friend or family member with a mental illness like anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, or PTSD can be challenging. Separating the person from the illness and…
Teens go through so many intense changes all at once that it can be a bit overwhelming. Without a strong support system and a healthy outlet for their stress, they can quickly slip into a depressive state. Recognizing Teen Depression Most teenagers are moody and predictable, which makes it difficult for parents to tell whether…
Snoring is a common problem. About 90 million men and women of all ages suffer from this very annoying condition. Many people don’t know that snoring can be a sign of a more serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. The word “apnea” is literally translated “without breath.” When you sleep, the muscles at the…
Being sedentary is perhaps the most underrated health threat of our era. Today we have two guests who might just inspire you to get up and move. Our first guest, Jim Stoppani, fitness personality/trainer received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut, and later did a post-doctor research fellowship at Yale University’s School of Medicine. Jim shares the 30/60 Rule to get up and move for 60 seconds every 30 minutes and the science behind why and how sitting and being sedentary shuts down your genes and can cause all sorts of health problems. Our next guest is an entertainment industry success story. He’ll tell us how he lost over 15 pounds and stays fit after 60. Joining us is Rushion McDonald a two-time Emmy-award-winning executive producer, sitcom writer, and comedian. Free Offer: The Journal of Health & Healing Magazine:Simple Steps to Enhance Your Health Offer Code: SIMPLE-M-F-401 Offer Description: Some of the best articles from Wildwood Lifestyle Center’s health magazine, The Journal of Health & Healing, The eight laws of health plus two using the New Start acronym.
Stuttering impacts millions of people around the world, four times as many men as women. Our expert guest, Dr. Gerald Maguire, Professor and Chair, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside School of Medicine; Chair National Stuttering Association joins us today to discuss stuttering. Also joining us are Annie and David, two individuals who stutter and are willing to share their stories with us. Free Offer: “6 Tips for Speaking with Someone Who Stutters” Offer Code: STUT-T-F-401 Offer Description: Stuttering may look like an easy problem that can be solved with some simple advice, but for many adults, it can be a chronic life-long disorder. Here are some ways that you, the listener, can help. – The Stuttering Foundation Book: Without Hesitation: Speaking the Silence and Science of Stuttering by Gerald A. Maguire, MD with Lisa Gordon Wither
