Healthy Moments Past Episodes 2008 - 2012
Healthy Moments Past Reports 2008 - 2012
This year's reports
Series #61 - New Year's Resolutions: Healthy Eating and Fitness
Start New Habits for Being Active and Eating Healthy – December 30, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Susan Yanovski talk about holiday weight gain and how to avoid it.
For more information, see Improving Your Health: Tips for African American Men and Women.
- Americans Over 50 Can Go4Life in 2012 – December 24, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers explains why people over 50 should be physically active, and encourages people to use free resources offered by the Go4Life campaign.
For more information, visit Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging at NIH.
- Eating Healthy on a Budget – December 17, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers notes that healthy meals don't need to be expensive, and shares tips for eating healthy on a budget.
For more information, see USDA Recipe Finder and Eating Better on a Budget (USDA).
- Make New Year’s Resolutions You Can Stick To – December 10, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Susan Yanovski give tips for sticking to a New Year’s resolution to get physically fit and eat healthy.
For more information, visit Improving Your Health: Tips for African American Men and Women.
Series #60 - Diabetic Eye Disease, GERD, & Peptic Ulcers
- Is it GERD or an Ulcer? – December 3, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Stephen James point out that persistent stomach or lower chest pain could be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or a peptic ulcer.
For more information, see Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and What I Need to Know about Peptic Ulcers.
- What Triggers a Peptic Ulcer? – November 26, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Stephen James talk about the common causes and symptoms of peptic ulcers.
For more information, visit What I Need to Know about Peptic Ulcers.
- What is GERD? – November 19, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers and Dr. Stephen James point out that if you frequently get heartburn and rely on antacids, you could have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
For more information, see Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Preventing Diabetic Eye Disease – November 12, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers explains that people with diabetes need to take steps to protect their eyes from diabetic eye disease.
For more information, visit Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy and Facts about Diabetic Retinopathy.
Series #59 - Diabetes-Prevention, Management, and Research
- Diabetes Research Improves Lives – November 5, 2012
00:59 | 1.14 MB | Transcript | Get Real Player | Right Click to Download MP3 File
Dr. Rodgers describes how sixty years of research have improved lives for people with diabetes.
For more information, see NIDDK: 60 Years of Advancing Research to Improve Health, 4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life, Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Eyes Healthy, and Facts about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Having a Plan to Manage Your Diabetes – October 29, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out that our Make a Plan tool can help people with diabetes manage their condition.
For more information, visit Diabetes HealthSense: Make a Plan, Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Diabetes under Control, and Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes.
- The ABC’s of Managing Type 2 Diabetes – October 22, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers notes that people with type 2 diabetes need to manage the disease each day, and explains why they should know diabetes ABC’s.
For more information, see Diabetes HealthSense: Make a Plan, Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Diabetes under Control, and Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes.
- Could You Have Prediabetes? – October 15, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers explains that if you’re at risk for prediabetes, you should find out, because you can take steps to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
For more information, visit Small Steps. Big Rewards. Your GAME PLAN to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes: Information for Patients, and Prediabetes: What You Need to Know.
National Spot - Back to School (from series #57)
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Series #58 - The Thyroid Gland
Series #57 - Adolescent Diabetes and Back to School
Series #56 - Help Your Kids Stay Healthy
- Help Your Teens Stay Focused and Energized – August 13, 2012
00:59 | 1.14 MB | Transcript | Get Real Player | Right Click to Download MP3 File
Dr. Rodgers notes that healthy eating can help teens stay energized and focused all day long, and gives nutrition tips.
For more information, see Charge UP! Healthy Meals and Snacks for Teens.
- Take Healthy Habits to College – August 6, 2012
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Dr Rodgers provides parents with tips to share with college bound kids - on how to avoid weight gain at school.
For more information, visit Getting on Track: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Men and Celebrate the Beauty of Youth.
- We Can! Help Children Stay at a Healthy Weight – July 30, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers shares tips on how to help children stay at a healthy weight and explains why it’s important to limit their TV and computer time.
For more information, see We Can!, Get Active, Eat Right, and Reduce Screen Time.
- We Can! Work Together to Keep Families Healthy – July 23, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers informs parents about the NIH We Can! program – which offers tools and activities to help kids stay at a healthy weight.
For more information, visit We Can!, Healthy Weight Basics, and Maintain a Healthy Weight for Life.
Series #55 - What Puts You at Risk for Kidney Disease?
- Eating Healthy at Family Reunions – July 16, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out the connection between eating healthy and protecting your kidneys – and gives tips for eating healthy at family reunions.
For more information, see Make the Kidney Connection: Food Tips and Healthy Eating Ideas, Make Health a Family Reunion Affair, and USDA ChooseMyPlate.gov.
- Making a One-On-One Kidney Connection – July 9, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers gives tips on how to discuss kidney health with family members who are at risk for kidney disease.
For more information, see Make Health a Family Reunion Affair, What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know, and At Risk for Kidney Disease?
- Making the Kidney Connection at Your Family Reunion – July 2, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers recommends using the Family Reunion Health Guide - to spread the word about kidney health at your family affair – and gives tips for leading a group discussion.
For more information, visit Make Health a Family Reunion Affair, What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know, and At Risk for Kidney Disease?
- Family History as a Risk Factor for Kidney Disease – June 25, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers talks about the risk factors for kidney disease and who should get tested for the disease, and encourages families to discuss kidney health at family reunions.
For more information, see At Risk for Kidney Disease?, What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know, Make Health a Family Reunion Affair.
Series #54 - Men’s Health Month & Summer Vacation
- Avoiding Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking – June 18, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers gives smokers tips for staying physically fit while kicking the habit, and explains why a fear of weight gain shouldn’t stand in their way.
For more information, see You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking.
- Diabetics: Take Action to Stay Active – June 11, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers notes that people who have type 2 diabetes and are overweight or obese can benefit from making some lifestyle changes.
For more information, visit Weight loss and increased fitness slow decline of mobility in adults and 4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life.
- Colorectal Cancer and Colon Polyps – June 4, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out that some people are at a higher risk than others for developing colorectal cancer, and gives tips on when to get tested for the disease.
For more information, see Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and What I need to know about Colon Polyps.
- Traveling with Diabetes – May 28, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers tells people with diabetes to plan ahead for summer vacation, and provides travel tips.
For more information, see Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times, Have Diabetes. Will Travel, and our Diabetes Travel Tips Video.
Series #53 - Older Americans Month and National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
- Are You Aware of Celiac Disease and Gluten? – May 21, 2012
00:59 | 1.14 MB | Transcript | Get Real Player | Right Click to Download MP3 File
Dr. Rodgers explains why some food labels say gluten-free and sheds light on the connection between these labels and celiac disease.
For more information, see Celiac Disease and the NIH Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign.
- Gallstones, Gallbladder Attacks, and Older Americans – May 14, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers shares information about gallbladder attacks and talks about symptoms and treatment.
For more information, see Gallstones.
- The ABC’s for Older Americans with Diabetes – May 7, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers notes that for older adults with diabetes, managing the disease brings benefits, and he explains that the key is to manage your diabetes ABC’s.
For more information, see The Power To Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands and Take Care of Your Heart. Manage Your Diabetes.
- Older Americans Preventing Diabetes – April 30, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out that the risk for type 2 diabetes increases with age, and recommends steps you can take to prevent or delay the disease.
For more information, visit It's Not Too Late to Prevent Diabetes and More than 50 ways to Prevent Diabetes.
Series #52 - Organ Donation/ Overweight and Obesity
- Research Provides Hope for Overweight and Obesity – April 23, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers explains that losing a modest amount of weight can help people at risk lower their chances for type 2 diabetes, and Dr. David Nathan joins the conversation.
For more information, visit Diabetes Prevention Program Fact Sheet.
- The Obesity Epidemic – April 16, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out that African Americans have a higher rate of obesity than other ethnic groups and notes that small steps to eat less and exercise more can lead to change.
For more information, visit Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program.
- The Importance of Organ Donation in the African American Community – April 9, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers stresses the importance of kidney donation to the African American community and invites Pastor David Cobb to share his thoughts.
For more information, visit Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation, Living with Kidney Disease: Kidney Transplant, and organdonor.gov Donate the Gift of Life. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
- The Blessing of Organ Donation – April 2, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers talks to Pastor David Cobb about why people should consider being an organ donor, and he learns about Pastor Cobb’s kidney transplant.
For more information, visit Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation and organdonor.gov Donate the Gift of Life. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
National Spot - Teens & Drinking (partial re-run from series #45)
Series #51 - Kidney Disease and Kidney Sundays
- You Can Help Your Community Learn about Kidney Disease – March 26, 2012
00:59 | 1.14 MB | Transcript | Get Real Player | Right Click to Download MP3 File
Dr. Rodgers recommends using the Kidney Sundays Toolkit in your place of worship – to start a conversation on kidney disease – and Pastor Cobb talks about efforts to keep his community healthy.
For more information, see Kidney Sundays Tool Kit. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
- Small Steps and Big Rewards – March 19, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers points out that for some people, weight control may help to prevent or delay kidney disease, and he invites Pastor Cobb to share his weight loss approach.
For more information, see Keep Your Kidneys Healthy. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
- Know the Risk Factors for Kidney Disease and Get Tested – March 12, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers talks to Pastor Cobb about the risk factors for kidney disease, and Dr. Rodgers tells listeners to get tested if they’re at risk.
For more information, see What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know and the Family Reunion Health Guide. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
- Pastor David Cobb Talks about Kidney Disease – March 5, 2012
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Dr. Rodgers talks about the high rate of kidney disease in the African American community and invites Pastor David Cobb to join the conversation.
For more information, see What African Americans with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure Need to Know. To learn more about Pastor Cobb, view his biography.
Series #50 - Connections to the Heart (partial re-run of Series #37)
Series #49 - Bowel Control and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Series #48 - A New Year of Healthy Evolution
Series #47 - Urinary Tract Infections
- Preventing Urinary Tract Infections in Children – December 19, 2011
00:59 | 1.14 MB | Transcript | Get Real Player | Right Click to Download MP3 File
Dr. Rodgers sheds light on the causes of urinary tract infections in children and gives tips for preventing these infections.
For more information, see Urinary Tract Infections in Children.
- Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections in Children – December 12, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers points out that when a child has a urinary tract infection, it may not be obvious, and he describes symptoms.
For more information, see Urinary Tract Infections in Children.
- How Adults Can Prevent Urinary Tract Infections – December 5, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers explains the most common cause for urinary tract infections and gives tips for adults on how avoid them.
For more information, see Urinary Tract Infections in Adults.
- Both Adults and Children Can Get Urinary Tract Infections – November 28, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers shares information on urinary tract infections in adults and children, and talks about symptoms and treatment.
For more information, see Urinary Tract Infections in Adults and Urinary Tract Infections in Children.
Series #46 - Preventing Diabetes and its Complications
- Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Latecia’s Story – A Plan in Action – November 21, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers explains that for people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes, making small steps to lose weight and be more active can lead to big rewards, and he shares Latecia’s story.
For more information, see Diabetes HealthSense and Latecia’s story.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Make a Plan to Change Your Lifestyle – November 14, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers points out that people with diabetes can improve their health by making a plan to change their daily routine, and gives tips for getting started.
For more information, see Diabetes HealthSense: Make a Plan and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Family.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Lowering Your Risk – November 7, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers tells people who are overweight and have a family history of type 2 diabetes how to lower their risk for the disease by setting goals for making lifestyle changes.
For more information, see Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Family and Diabetes HealthSense: Make a Plan.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Questions to Ask Your Family about Health History – October 31, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers shares four questions that can help you learn to prevent type 2 diabetes.
For more information, see Know Your Family Health History and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Your Family.
Series #45 - A Healthy Return to School
- How Do We Get Kids Moving? – October 24, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers shares tips on how to help children stay physically fit so that they can keep their weight in check.
For more information, see Helping Your Overweight Child.
- Eating and Nutrition: Tips for College Students – October 17, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about the challenges of eating healthy at college and provides tips for staying on track.
For more information, see Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
- Talking to Teens about Drinking – October 10, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers tells parents about an important research finding on teenage alcohol use.
For more information, see Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use.
- Eating and Nutrition: Tips for K-12 Students – October 3, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers gives parents tips on how to help their children achieve a healthy weight.
For more information, see Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
Series #44 - Back to School with Diabetes
- Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Be Active – September 26, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about why it’s important for teens with diabetes to be physically active, and shares tips on how to get active.
For more information, see Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Be Active.
- Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Stay at a Healthy Weight – September 19, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers provides weight loss tips for teens who have diabetes and are overweight.
For more information, see Tips for Teens with Diabetes: Stay at a Healthy Weight.
- Making Diabetes Care More Manageable at School – September 12, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers describes the contents of an updated resource for students with diabetes, called, Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel.
For more information, see Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel.
- Helping Students with Diabetes at School – August 22, 2011 & September 5, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers explains that a team approach at school is necessary to help students with diabetes manage their disease, and describes a resource that can help with this approach.
For more information, see Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel.
Series #43 - Eating Right for Kidney Health
- Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: Learn about Nutrition – August 15, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers describes reading materials that can help people with chronic kidney disease to eat healthy and protect their kidneys.
For more information, see How to Read a Food Label: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease and Eating Right for Kidney Health: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: Balance Protein in Your Diet – August 8, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers explains that for people with chronic kidney disease, eating too much protein can harm the kidneys, and gives tips on portion size.
For more information, see Protein: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease and Eating Right for Kidney Health: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Nutrition Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: Salty Foods – August 1, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers points out that it’s important for people with chronic kidney disease to watch out for salty foods, and provides tips for cutting back on sodium.
For more information, see Sodium: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease and Eating Right for Kidney Health: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Nutrition Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease: Healthy Eating – July 25, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about why healthy eating is critical for people with chronic kidney disease, and shares tips on eating right.
For more information, see Eating Right for Kidney Health: Tips for People with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Series #42 - Traveling with Diabetes
- Don’t Let Diabetes Send You Packing – July 18, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers points out that packing can make or break your trip if you have diabetes, and gives packing tips.
For more information, see Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2: Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times, When You're Away from Home and Have Diabetes will Travel.
- Flying the Friendly Skies With Diabetes – July 11, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about how people with diabetes should plan ahead for plane trips.
For more information, see Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2: Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times, When You're Away from Home and Have Diabetes will Travel.
- Hitting the Road with Diabetes – July 4, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers shares tips on taking road trips -- for people with diabetes.
For more information, see Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2: Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times, When You're Away from Home and Have Diabetes will Travel.
- Diabetes Doesn't Take a Vacation, but You Can – June 27, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers provides tips on how to travel and stay healthy -- for people with diabetes.
For more information, see Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2: Taking Care of Your Diabetes at Special Times, When You're Away from Home and Have Diabetes will Travel.
Series #41 - Good Health Habits for All Ages
- Help Your Children: Make Fitness Fun – June 20, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers describes how parents can encourage their children to be more physically active.
For more information, see:
Being Healthy is a Big Deal! and
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents.
- Being Healthy is a Big Deal! – June 13, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers offers tips for parents to help them teach their children to eat healthy and stay physically fit.
For more information, see:
Being Healthy is a Big Deal! and
Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents.
- Sticking with Healthy Habits – June 6, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers shares additional steps that listeners can take to achieve a healthier lifestyle, and stresses the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy diet and exercise habits.
For more information, see Climb These Steps to a Healthier You.
- Climbing Steps to a Healthier You – May 30, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about gradual changes listeners can make to improve their diet and physical activity habits, and offers a few simple steps to take towards a healthier lifestyle.
For more information, see Climb These Steps to a Healthier You.
Series #40 - Healthy Moments Gives a Helping Hand
Series #39 - What's New with the Dietary Guidelines?
- Get the Guidelines and Get Moving – May 2, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers notes that according to the new Dietary Guidelines, there’s strong evidence that screen time is directly associated with increased overweight and obesity, and he encourages you to get moving.
For more information, see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
- Be Heart Smart about Fats – April 25, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers sheds light on how different dietary fats affect your body and provides recommendations, on consuming fats, from the latest Dietary Guidelines.
For more information, see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
- Reducing Sodium Intake – April 18, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers explains why it’s important to limit the sodium in your diet and shares recommendations, for reducing sodium intake, from the new Dietary Guidelines.
For more information, see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
- General tips from the Dietary Guidelines – April 11, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about the new Dietary Guidelines and how they can help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid serious health conditions.
For more information, see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010.
Series #38 - Sean Elliott Weighs In On Kidney Disease
- Have You Considered Donating an Organ? – April 4, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks about Sean Elliott's kidney transplant, and Sean explains why organ donation is so critical for the African American community.
For more information, see Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation.
- Preparing for a Transplant – March 28, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers points out that there’s good reason to have hope if you are preparing for a kidney transplant, and Sean Elliott shares an inspiring message.
For more information, see Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Transplantation.
- Risk Factors for Kidney Disease – March 21, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers and Sean Elliott discuss the connection between high blood pressure and kidney disease.
For more information, see For People with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure:Get Checked for Kidney Disease.
- Should You Get Tested for Kidney Disease? – March 14, 2011
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Dr. Rodgers talks to retired NBA champion Sean Elliott about his kidney disease diagnosis and gives tips on who should get tested for the disease.
For more information, see For People with Diabetes or High Blood Pressure: Get Checked for Kidney Disease.
Series #37 - Connections to the Heart
Series #36 - Diabetes Care: A Family Affair
Series #35 - Addressing Childhood Obesity and Overweight in the New Year
Series #34 - Giving and Getting the Gift of Kidneys
Series #33 - National Diabetes Month - Prevention and Management
*A special thanks to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for providing Sugar Ray Leonard's audio.
Series #32 - Listening to Your Body
Series #31 - Back to School and Healthier than Ever
Series #30 - Staying Healthy Through the Dog Days of Summer
Series #29 - Sexual and Urologic Problems of Diabetes
Series #28 - Gestational Diabetes
Series #27 - Responding to Healthy Moments Listeners
Series #26 - Addressing Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Series #25 - The Importance of Diabetes Prevention and Control
Series #24 - Shaping Up for the Spring
Series #23 - Turning Research into Knowledge
Series #22 - Taking a Closer Look at the Origin of Healthy Moments
Series #21 - Make Food Your Friend This Holiday Season
Series #20 - Managing Diabetes is Worth the Effort
Series #19 - Addressing, Treating, and Preventing Colon Problems
Series #18 - The Kidney Sundays Program and Tool Kit
Series #17 - The Thyroid Gland
Series #16 - Diabetes: Caring for Your Eyes, Teeth, and Gums
Series #15 - Overcoming Weight Control Obstacles
Series #14 - Caring for Your Kidneys (re-run of series #8)
Series #13 - Jump Into a Healthy Spring
Series #12 - Kidney and Urologic Problems?
Series #11 - Is Your Body Trying to Tell You Something?
Series #10 - Control of Type 2 Diabetes for Adults (re-run of series #7)
Series #9 - Weight Control for the Holiday Season
Series #8 - Caring for Your Kidneys
Series #7 - Control of Type 2 Diabetes for Adults
Series #6 - Eat Well and Keep Moving During the Fall
Series #5 - Back to School: Taking Action to Manage Diabetes
Series #4 - Overweight Children
Series #3 - Diabetes Prevention
Series #2 - Kidney Disease and Family Reunions
Series #1 - Diabetes Prevention
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