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COPD Awareness – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
COPD Awareness – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Guest(s):John Walsh, Director of the COPD Foundation & Dr. Byron Thomashow.
Topic Info:A discussion of COPD, or "chronic obstructive pulmonary disease," is a condition that affects the lungs. It includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or both. COPD symptoms include breathlessness and symptoms can worsen over time. As the disease gets worse, ...
Original Air Date:3 / 23 / 2012
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Effects of Physical Activity on Teen Smoking Cessation
Guest(s):Kim Horn
Topic:Teens And Smoking
Topic Info:Studies of adult smokers have suggested that enhanced physical activity during attempts to quit may decrease withdrawal symptoms and cigarette cravings. Other studies have suggested that physical activity prescribed as part of adult smoking-cessation inte ...
Original Air Date:9 / 28 / 2011
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Youth Smoking Prevention Campaign
Youth Smoking Prevention Campaign
Guest(s):Nicole Dorrier and Gerard Fabiano
Topic:Back to School Health, Healing and Mental Focus
Topic Info:Nicole Dorrier and Gerard Fabiano join Rochelle to discuss the nation's largest smoking prevention campaign for youths...Truth.
Original Air Date:8 / 11 / 2011
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U.S. Senate Must Reject H.R.1
Guest(s):Paul Billings
Topic:Bill passed by House of Representatives is an assault on EPA, NIH, CDC and Affordable Care Act
Topic Info:The U.S. House of Representatives failed to protect the public health of all Americans by passing H.R.1. Paul Billings joins Dr. DeSilva to explain why the American Lung Association believes this bill ignores public health and will have dire consequences ...
Original Air Date:3 / 7 / 2011
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Acupuncture 101 Featured
Acupuncture 101
Guest(s):Kyla Boles L.Ac.
Topic:Is Acupuncture A Useful Option?
Topic Info:Kyla Boles joins Dr. DeSilva to explain that acupuncture is known for its curative powers dating back more than 8,000 years. It can also reduces stress, help you quit smoking, and lose weight.
Original Air Date:2 / 1 / 2011
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American Lung Association Releases 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report
American Lung Association Releases 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report
Guest(s):Thomas Carr, Director of National Policy at the American Lung Association
Topic:Smoking and The Tobacco Control Report
Topic Info:Thomas Carr, Director of National Policy at the American Lung Association, comes on the show to discuss the new 2010 State of Tobacco Control Report, which tracks progress on key tobacco control policies at the federal and state level, assigning grades b ...
Original Air Date:1 / 26 / 2011
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A New Reason To Stop Smoking
Guest(s):Mark Underwood
Topic:Cigarettes Double Alzheimer's Risk
Topic Info:Mark Underwood joins Dr. DeSilva to discuss a recent study of 21,000 baby boomers that found those who smoked more than two packs a day were 157% more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than non-smokers, and were 172% more likely to be diagnosed with ...
Original Air Date:12 / 20 / 2010
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Surgeon General Discusses How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease Featured Popular
Surgeon General Discusses How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease
Guest(s):Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA , Surgeon General
Topic:A Report of the Surgeon General, Smoking and Disease
Topic Info:Dr.Regina M. Benjamin, MD, MBA ,is the 18th Surgeon General of the United States Public Health Service. As America’s Doctor, she provides the public with the best scientific information available on how to improve their health and the health of the nati ...
Original Air Date:12 / 15 / 2010
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How to Be Smoke-Free for Good
How to Be Smoke-Free for Good
Guest(s):Daniel F. Seidman, PhD
Topic:Quitting Smoking, Memory Boosting and RealAge Tips
Topic Info:Daniel F. Seidman, PhD, author of "Smoke-Free in 30 Days", shares the keys to his highly successful quit plan that breaks both physical and emotional dependence on cigarettes. Plus, RealAge Tip of the Week - Could MSG Affect Your Waistline?
Original Air Date:4 / 3 / 2010
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New Year's Resolution: Quit Smoking for Good!
New Year's Resolution: Quit Smoking for Good!
Guest(s):John R. Polito
Topic:Smoking Cessation
Topic Info:John R. Polito, former 30-year three pack-a-day smoker and nicotine cessation educator and founder of WhyQuit.com joins the show with tips on how to quit smoking once and for all!
Original Air Date:1 / 5 / 2010
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How Secondhand Smoke Affects Our Kids
How Secondhand Smoke Affects Our Kids
Guest(s):Dana Best, MD, MPH
Topic:The Impact of Second and Third Hand Smoke on Our Children
Topic Info:You do not have to be a smoker for smoking to harm you! Breathing in others smoke can easily cause us health problems. Now imagine how that secondhand smoke could harm our little ones...Dr. Dana Best, pediatric environmental health expert joins the show ...
Original Air Date:11 / 11 / 2009
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AAP's Policy For Smoke Free Environments for Children Everywhere
AAP's Policy For Smoke Free Environments for Children Everywhere
Guest(s):Dana Best, MD, MPH
Topic:The Impact of Second and Third Hand Smoke on Our Children
Topic Info:You do not have to be a smoker for smoking to harm you! Breathing in others smoke can easily cause us health problems. Now imagine how that secondhand smoke could harm our little ones...Dr. Dana Best, pediatric environmental health expert joins the show ...
Original Air Date:11 / 11 / 2009
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Don't Let Your Teen Get Addicted to Nicotine
Don't Let Your Teen Get Addicted to Nicotine
Guest(s):Tammy L. H. Sims, MD, MS, FAAP
Topic:Helping Your Teen Stay Smoke Free!
Topic Info:Does your teen smoke? Want to get them to quit? Well, first we must understand why teens smoke and get them to understand that although it may start innocently enough...smoking can lead to a very unhealthy lifelong habit. Dr. Tammy Sims joins the show ...
Original Air Date:11 / 11 / 2009
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Help Your Teen Quit Smoking
Help Your Teen Quit Smoking
Guest(s):Tammy L. H. Sims, MD, MS, FAAP
Topic:Helping Your Teen Stay Smoke Free!
Topic Info:Does your teen smoke? Want to get them to quit? Well, first we must understand why teens smoke and get them to understand that although it may start innocently enough...smoking can lead to a very unhealthy lifelong habit. Dr. Tammy Sims joins the show ...
Original Air Date:11 / 11 / 2009
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Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Quit Smoking
Why NOW is the Perfect Time to Quit Smoking
Guest(s):Dr. Saul Shiffman, PhD
Topic:Quitting Smoking
Topic Info:The new cigarette tax increase takes place on April 1st, 2009. Dr. Saul Shiffman joins Dr. DeSilva to explain why now is a great time to quit smoking!
Original Air Date:3 / 31 / 2009
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