Healthy Living from the Cooper Aerobics Center is designed for listeners of any age who want to gain research-based, practical information that can improve the way they look and feel. The program focuses on timely topics in the areas of health, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle.
The program features Dr. Ken Cooper along with members of the Cooper Aerobics Center staff and is hosted by Todd Whitthorne.
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the study reported in the American Journal of Medicine March 2008 issue, “Adopting Moderate Alcohol Consumption in Middle Age: Subsequent Card…
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss a study conducted at Yale University School of Medicine that reviewed vitamin E levels and their ability to ward off physical decline. Almost 700 patients 65 ye…
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses a paper presented at the 2007 American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and…
Dr. Cooper is interviewed on ReachMD.com about the invention of Aerobics.
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss the latest data on cholesterol. The discussion includes a brief review of how the body uses LDL cholesterol, and an explanation of why it's a bit of a misnomer …
Dr. Cooper and Todd Whitthorne discuss recent data coming from the National Center for Health Statistics as it relates to heart disease. Researchers believe medical advancements (early detection and …
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the recent study reported in American Journal of Preventive Medicine (http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSFLE27756320071212) that ob…
Dr. Michele Kettles, medical director and vice president of Cooper Clinic in Dallas, discusses the latest scientific data on vitamin D, and explains why vitamin D is important.
Traditional bone healt…
The prevalence of esophageal cancer in men 50 years and older is increasing. Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses this situation, and explains the difference between the two types…
Dr. Tedd Mitchell, president of Cooper Clinic, discusses the United Kingdom study Combined Impact of Health Behaviours and Mortality in Men and Women: The EPIC-Norfolk Prospective Population Study re…
The ENHANCE (Effect of Combination Ezetimibe and High-Dose Simvastatin vs. Simvastatin Alone on the Atherosclerotic Process in Patients with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia) trial results …
There are two things that play a huge role in how long and how well you live. One is how you move and the other is how you eat. We’ll talk about both today, including a new study showing how the Medi…
Heart disease continues to be our nation’s #1 killer yet it’s estimated that 8 out of 10 fatal heart attacks can be avoided. What do you need to be paying attention to? Here is a hint. It’s a lot mor…
As we get older, if there is one thing we want to avoid, it’s a hip fracture. Ladies, you’re especially at risk. If you’re a postmenopausal woman, a new study identifies 11 factors associated with hi…
New evidence reinforces the fact that despite your weight regular physical activity can help you live longer. How much physical activity do you need? Dr. Cooper discusses his recommendation.
Parents …
A new report warns that the risk of cancer may be going up as a result of CT scans. Is there cause for alarm? Dr. Cooper gives his thoughts.
We know that clots in your arteries increase the risk of h…
The statement, "You are what you eat," has never been more true. An enormous new study reinforces that 30 percent to 35 percent of cancers are caused by diet. We’ll tell you which cancers and explain…
Across the United States communities are facing an increasing number of health issues among children, including childhood obesity, diabetes, and physical inactivity. At the same time we are placing m…
Dr. John Ho, a cardiologist at Cooper Clinic in Dallas, joins us today to talk about heart health. In addition to discussing specific steps we can take to avoid heart disease, we’ll also explain what…
Today is Ladies Day on "Healthy Living," but guys don’t go anywhere. You’ll want to hear the information we’ll be sharing because it pertains to all wives, moms, sisters, and daughters.
We’ll cover h…