2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Keeping Pace with Medicine
Kerry Stewart, M.D., Ed.D.
Exercise has been identified as the most important strategy to maintain and improve health. Exercise physiologist Dr. Kerry Stewart clarifies the level of intensity and frequency of exercise required to achieve your goals as he reviews scientific evidence that exercise is key to wellness and rehabilitation. L3
Best Foot Forward
Zachary Chattler, D.P.M.
Podiatrist Dr. Zachary Chattler looks at the common causes and treatments of foot pain including plantar fasciitis, bunions, hammertoes, heel spurs and tendonitis. Common perceptions about foot care also will be explored. A3
What's the Beef?
Robert Lawrence, M.D.
Environmental scientist Dr. Robert Lawrence probes industrial methods of producing animals for food in the United States in part to satisfy the growing demand for meat. The extensive use of antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, feed that includes animal tissues and waste, and arsenic will be reviewed. R3
Joint Pain - Why We Hurt and What We Can Do About It
Ira Fine, M.D.
The CDC projects a surge in the prevalence of arthritis, the leading cause of disability and limited activity among American adults. Understand how to reduce pain from arthritis as internist Dr. Ira Fine delineates the major types of the disease and medical and complementary therapies. P3
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Lisa Earnest Ishii, M.D.
Hair loss may be attributed to medication, thyroid function, heredity or other causes. Listen as facial plastic surgeon Dr. Lisa Earnest Ishii details the causes of hair loss in women and the medical and surgical therapies that can be used to combat the problem of hair loss. W3
The Lowdown on Cholestrol
Roger S. Blumenthal, M.D., FACC
Recent research has raised questions about the effectiveness of some medications formulated to reduce cholesterol. Take notes as preventive cardiologist Dr. Roger Blumenthal uncovers what research tells us about statins, Zetia, other medications, diet and alternative approaches to improving cholesterol levels. M3
Assessing Your Risk of Cancer
Deborah Armstrong, M.D.
Gain an understanding of potential causes of cancers and why some women may be at greater risk for the disease than others. Oncologist Dr. Deborah Armstrong explains how to assess an individual’s risk of cancer and determine appropriate treatment approaches. D3
Mothers and Daughters
Melinda Fitting, Ph.D.
Psychologist Dr. Melinda Fitting addresses potential challenges and conflicts that may arise between mothers and daughters as their roles as caregivers change with time and daughters may begin to provide care for their mothers. Dr. Fitting shares how to experience this relationship in the most positive way. I3
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