Family Health http://fhradio.org A daily series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 250 radio stations.Providing practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments. A production of The WOUB Center For Public Media. And supported by the Osteopathic Community Information to help you lead a healthy lifestyle A daily series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 250 radio stations.Providing practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments. A production of The WOUB Center For Public Media. And supported by the Osteopathic Community. Online at fhradio.org 2011 Ohio University Family Health Radio bilski@fhradio.org Family Health Radio http://fhradio.org/images/FH_LOGO_SM_POD.jpg http://fhradio.org Health Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:39:44 EST Family Health Family Health Radio 2011 Ohio University Can anything be done to treat wrinkles? Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of growing older. Everybody develops them, but they're worse in people who smoke or who spend a lot of time in the sun. Script Number: 32131 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Can anything be done to treat wrinkles? Wrinkles are an unavoidable part of growing older. Everybody develops them, but they're worse in people who smoke or who spend a lot of time in the sun. Script Number: 32131 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/32131.mp3 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Treating wrinkles Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2011 Ohio University How can balloons help people with heart problems? A surgical procedure that uses balloons can help people who have atherosclerosis. That's a condition in which the arteries become blocked with plaque. It is especially serious in the coronary arteries -- that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen -- where severe blockage can cause heart attacks. The plaque often is made up of cholesterol, and that's why I advise you to eat a diet that is low in cholesterol and fat. Script Number: 32132 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. How can balloons help people with heart problems? A surgical procedure that uses balloons can help people who have atherosclerosis. That's a condition in which the arteries become blocked with plaque. It is especially serious in the coronary arteries -- that supply the heart muscle with blood and oxygen -- where severe blockage can cause heart attacks. The plaque often is made up of cholesterol, and that's why I advise you to eat a diet that is low in cholesterol and fat. Script Number: 32132 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/32132.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Balloon angioplasty Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2011 Ohio University How does cooking food in a microwave oven affect its vitamin content? Some people would say that the microwave oven is one of the greatest inventions ever. It's estimated that over 94% of homes in America have at least one. But contrary to what some people believe, food cooked in a microwave oven retains more of its vitamin content than food cooked in a plain old convection oven. Script Number: 32133 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. How does cooking food in a microwave oven affect its vitamin content? Some people would say that the microwave oven is one of the greatest inventions ever. It's estimated that over 94% of homes in America have at least one. But contrary to what some people believe, food cooked in a microwave oven retains more of its vitamin content than food cooked in a plain old convection oven. Script Number: 32133 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/32133.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Vitamin content of microwaved food Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2011 Ohio University How successful is Lasik surgery? Lasik surgery has changed the way we think about our eyes and reduced our dependency on glass and contact lenses. The procedure permanently alters the shape of the cornea using a laser. The cornea is the clear covering of your eye that helps your eye to focus and make sense of what it sees. Script Number: 32134 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. How successful is Lasik surgery? Lasik surgery has changed the way we think about our eyes and reduced our dependency on glass and contact lenses. The procedure permanently alters the shape of the cornea using a laser. The cornea is the clear covering of your eye that helps your eye to focus and make sense of what it sees. Script Number: 32134 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/32134.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Lasik eye surgery Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2011 Ohio University Are get-thin-quick schemes ever helpful? It would be nice if we could lose weight by taking a pill or wearing a patch or rubbing a cream on our skin. Unfortunately, we all know there is no quick-fix... but that doesn't stop companies from advertising dangerous weight- loss products and diets. In fact, Americans invest more than $30 billion a year in weight-loss products and services. Script Number: 32135 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Are get-thin-quick schemes ever helpful? It would be nice if we could lose weight by taking a pill or wearing a patch or rubbing a cream on our skin. Unfortunately, we all know there is no quick-fix... but that doesn't stop companies from advertising dangerous weight-loss products and diets. In fact, Americans invest more than $30 billion a year in weight-loss products and services. Script Number: 32135 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/32135.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Weighing the Evidence in Diet Ads Family Health Information Osteopathic