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September 7, 2008

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Shelley Gilroy, MD

Topic: LYME DISEASE

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David Duggan, MD

Topic: MEDICARE & MEDICAID

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February 11th's Show: Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this sweet holiday, the February 11 show will consider the heart-healthy aspects of dark chocolate and red wine and a variety of other fun foods, and, of course, the heart-y benefits of regular exercise. Sharing their views and expertise are Registered Dietitian Terry Podolak and Exercise Physiologist Carol Sames, PhD.

For more information on nutrition services at University Hospital, call Health Connections at 315.464.8668 or toll free 800.464.8668.

For more information on the Vitality Fitness program at the Institute for Human Performance: www.upstate.edu/ihp/vitality/

Health Information Center Resources on This Week's Show

Books:

"Heart Smart: A Cardiologist's 5-Step Plan for Detecting, Preventing, and Even Reversing Heart Disease", by Matthew S. DeVane. Published by John Wiley & Sons, 2006.

"An Active Partnership for the Health of your Heart: A Workbook", published by American Heart Association, 2002.

"ACSM Fitness Book", by the American College of Sports Medicine. Published by Human Kinetics, 2003.

"Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Physical and Spiritual Well-being", by Dr. Andrew Weil. Published by Alfred A. Knopf, 2005.

Articles - From the Health Information Center's Health Library

Chocolate: Food of the Gods

Healthy Chocolate: Too Good To Be True?

Practical Prevention: 60 Minutes to a Healthier Heart

It's Never Too Late: People Who Begin Exercise Later in Life Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Medical News:

Flavanols Key To Potential Chocolate Benefits, from Science Daily.

Cocoa Is The New Red Wine: Shows Benefits For Coronary Heart Disease, from Science Daily.

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Medical Speak Word of the Week — PHYSIOLOGY

Definition: Physiology is the study of the mechanical, physical and biochemical functions of living organisms.

February 11th's Headlines... External link

MP3s May Threaten Hearing Loss

Late Stenting After Heart Attack Fails To Help

Maine City Bans Smoking in Cars With Children