Holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos is an author and health enthusiast with a passion for prevention. She graduated with honors from the Philadelphia college of pharmacy and science in 1992. She has been practicing pharmacy using an integrative approach, combining conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease. As a leading health expert, she […]
Dr. Susan Reinhard, a registered nurse, senior vice president and director of AARP public policy institute, joins us this morning on behalf of AARP to discuss healthy living during the holiday season and beyond. She is a nationally recognized expert in health and long-term care, with extensive experience in conducting, directing and translating research to […]
EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHAT PRE-DIABETES IS? PRE-DIABETES IS A HEALTH CONDITION WHERE PEOPLE HAVE HIGHER THAN NORMAL BLOOD SUGAR, BUT NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH DIABETES. HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF I AM AT-RISK FOR PRE-DIABETES? YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU ARE AT-RISK FOR PRE-DIABETES BY TAKING AN ONLINE RISK TEST RIGHT […]
WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL COME DOWN WITH THE FLU DESPITE PREVENTION STRATEGIES? 5 – 20% of the US population gets the flu each year. WHAT ARE THE EARLY WARNING SIGNS YOU MAY HAVE INFLUENZA? Early warning signs that you may have flu include sudden excessive fatigue, body aches and chills, […]
Your GYN can be one of the most important advisors on your overall health since so many women’s health issues stem from their reproductive system and their hormones. Dr. Jessica Shepherd wants to bridge the game between what she and other GYN’s know and what you should know about your gynecological and overall health. Here […]
TELL US ABOUT YOUR LATEST BOOK, THINK YOURSELF THIN A 30 DAY GUIDE TO PERMANENT WEIGHT LOSS? After helping folks lose over 2 million pounds, I realized the most overlooked factor for permanent weight loss, is MENTAL MASTERY… That means you have to have motivation, discipline and focus to get to your goal weight. You […]
The Balm In Gilead, Inc. is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) whose mission is to prevent diseases and to improve the health status of individuals who are disproportionately affected by high rates of health disparities. Dr. Pernessa Seele, is the Founder and CEO. Her organization works to combat health disparities in the African-American community. One of […]
WHAT IS GENETIC TESTING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PARTICIPATE IN GENETIC/GENOMIC STUDIES? Our genome is our complete set of DNA, including genes that we inherited from our parents. Our genome contains all the information needed to build and maintain us. A copy of the entire genome, with over 3 billion DNA base pairs, […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS LASIK SURGERY? LASIK is the acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK is a cosmetic operation. An ultraviolet excimer laser is used to modify the curve of the cornea in order to change the basic focus of the eye. This will supposedly “cure” refractive errors of the eye – nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS MUMPS? Mumps is a viral illness. The average incubation period for mumps is 16 to 18 days, with a range of 12 to 25 days. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MUMPS? 15%-20% of people have NO SYMPTOMS-but they can still pass this on to others who lack immunity (most common in adults). […]
Age ain’t nothing but a number and that includes those who are trying to get in shape. Fitness trainer to the Obamas, Cornell McClellan says you can start from where you are and go from there. If you’ve seen the viral video of a morbidly obese man working out at high intensity or the video […]
Dr. Eric Griggs, or “Doc Griggs” as he’s called, is a New Orleans based community medicine doctor and health educator. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and Tulane University School of Medicine. His mantra is “Get checked. Get fit. Get moving!” Charlie Hill is a retired executive vice president, human resources for Landmark […]
