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Family Health Radio
Family Health Radio
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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 Co |
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2011 Ohio University
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1. Heartburn
| How common is heartburn? Like sixty million other Americans, you might occasionally -- perhaps once a month --
experience a heavy, burning feeling under your breastbone after a large meal. Or you might have a bitter or sour taste of acid in the
back of your throat. These are classic symptoms
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| Published on Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST - Format: MPEG Audio
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2. GERD
| What is GERD and how can it be treated? On our last "Family Health" program, I discussed the common symptoms of
heartburn that are brought on by a failure of a muscular valve at the end of your food pipe, or esophagus. When the valve works
properly, it relaxes to let food into the stomach, and
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| Published on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST - Format: MPEG Audio
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3. Taking medications with or without food
| Is it best to take medications with food or on an empty stomach? There's no hard and fast rule about whether it's better
to take prescription medications with food or on an empty stomach. Indeed, it varies from drug to drug. Script Number: 32083 For
archived Family Health programs visit fhradio
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| Published on Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST - Format: MPEG Audio
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4. Burning fat
| How can exercise help you burn off fat? Many times on "Family Health," I've talked about the importance of exercise in
losing weight. All exercise will burn calories, but if you are exercising primarily to lose weight, there are certain steps you can take to
make your exercise program more effe
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| Published on Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST - Format: MPEG Audio
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5. Hemorrhoids
| What are hemorrhoids, and how are they treated? A hemorrhoid is a disorder affecting the veins of the rectum. These
veins all are interconnected, and when one of them becomes swollen and dilated, that's a hemorrhoid. It's not unlike a varicose vein in
the leg. A hemorrhoid can occur either in
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| Published on Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST - Format: MPEG Audio
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