Alan L. Rubin, M.D. http://www.drrubin.com FeedTuner at PodcastAlley.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dr. Alan Rubin's Healthcast will tell you what you need to know to live a long, quality life. Each program will add days to your life and life to your days. The emphasis will be on diabetes and thyroid disease but everyone can benefit from listening. Dr. Rubin is the author of Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, High Blood Pressure For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies. http://www.drrubin.com/images/healthcast-image.jpg http://www.drrubin.com Health en-us All contents copyright Dr Alan L. Rubin. Alan L. Rubin, M.D. drrubin@drrubin.com Dr. Alan Rubins Healthcast healthcast@drrubin.com healthcast@drrubin.com Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:09:23 -0700 Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:09:23 -0700 All contents copyright Dr Alan L. Rubin.alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerHealthhealthcast@drrubin.comDr. Alan RubinDr. Alan Rubinnoalan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerDr. Alan Rubin's Healthcast will tell you what you need to know to live a long, quality life. Each program will add days to your life and life to your days. The emphasis will be on diabetes and thyroid disease but everyone can benefit from listening. Dr. Dr. Alan Rubin's Healthcast will tell you what you need to know to live a long, quality life. Each program will add days to your life and life to your days. The emphasis will be on diabetes and thyroid disease but everyone can benefit from listening. Dr. Rubin is the author of Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, High Blood Pressure For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.DrAlanRubinsHealthcasthttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with ODEOSubscribe with PodnovaSubscribe with Yourminis.com Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 6 Nov 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:04:43 smoking, lung cancer, quit, tobacco, health, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #46 - Length 5 minutes. Young cigarette smokers never think it will happen to them but they are destined to suffer severe disease and early death.Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #46 - Length 5 minutes. Young cigarette smokers never think it will happen to them but they are destined to suffer severe disease and early death.alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_046_15Nov06-Smoking.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Wed, 4 Oct 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:39 diabetes, type 2, insulin, inhaled insulin, diet, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #45 - Length 8 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to a major advance in diabetes care, inhaled insulin. You will learn: * How to take insulin without shots * Who should and should not use this treatment * The effects and side effects oDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #45 - Length 8 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to a major advance in diabetes care, inhaled insulin. You will learn: * How to take insulin without shots * Who should and should not use this treatment * The effects and side effects of inhaling insulin.alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_045_4Oct06-Inhaled_insulin.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:39 byetta, diabetes, type 2, nutrition, diet, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #44 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn: * The uses of a great new drug for type 2 diabetes called Byetta * The kinds of patients who should not use it * The properties of the drug that make it so valuable Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #44 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn: * The uses of a great new drug for type 2 diabetes called Byetta * The kinds of patients who should not use it * The properties of the drug that make it so valuable alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_044_25Sep06-Byetta.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Tue, 19 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:05:39 corn, fat, nutrition, diet, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #43 - Length 6 minutes. This healthcast will tell you: * The probable reason for our current epidemic of obesity and diabetes * How we got into this mess in the first place * What we can do to get ourselves out of the mess Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #43 - Length 6 minutes. This healthcast will tell you: * The probable reason for our current epidemic of obesity and diabetes * How we got into this mess in the first place * What we can do to get ourselves out of the mess alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_043_24May06-Corn_is_Killing_Us.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:30 trans fats, fat, nutrition, diet, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #42 - Length 8 minutes. This healthcast will explain: * What trans fats are and why they are bad for you * Which foods contain trans fats * Why fat is needed and which ones to choose Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #42 - Length 8 minutes. This healthcast will explain: * What trans fats are and why they are bad for you * Which foods contain trans fats * Why fat is needed and which ones to choose alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_042_23May06-Trans_Fats.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Fri, 02 Jun 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:04:23 fat, fish, diet, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #41 - Length 4 minutes. You will learn: * Why fish is good for you * Which fish are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent heart disease * Who should avoid which fish because of the mercury content Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #41 - Length 4 minutes. You will learn: * Why fish is good for you * Which fish are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which prevent heart disease * Who should avoid which fish because of the mercury content alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_041_23May06-Fat_in_Fish.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 23 May 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:00 insomnia, sleeping disorder, sleep, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #40 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover: * How you define insomnia * The different kinds of insomnia * What you can do to get a good night's sleep Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #40 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover: * How you define insomnia * The different kinds of insomnia * What you can do to get a good night's sleep alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_040_23May06-Insomnia.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 27 Apr 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:00 depression, bipolar, manic, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #39 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover: * The place of antidepressant medications in treatment * Talk therapy for depression * How to make use of all your resources to overcome depression Some valuable Web sites are: -NatiDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #39 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover: * The place of antidepressant medications in treatment * Talk therapy for depression * How to make use of all your resources to overcome depression Some valuable Web sites are: -National Alliance For the Mentally Ill: www.nami.org Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org National Foundation For Depressive Illness: www.depression.org National Mental Health Association: www.nmha.org . Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_039_27Apr06-Depression_Part_Two.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 04 Apr 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:07:47 depression, bipolar, manic, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #38 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn: * How to define depression so you can tell if you or a loved one suffers from it * Special features of depression in children and the elderly * What your doctor needs to know to treat iDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #38 - Length 8 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn: * How to define depression so you can tell if you or a loved one suffers from it * Special features of depression in children and the elderly * What your doctor needs to know to treat it properly. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_038_04Apr06-Depression_Part_One.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:14 anorexia, nervosa, bulimia, eating, disorder, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #37 - Length 8 minutes. Anorexia nervosa is a disease that affects 1 in every 100 females. It is a refusal to maintain a normal body weight. In this healthcast you will discover: * How to determine if someone you know has anorexia nervosa * HowDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #37 - Length 8 minutes. Anorexia nervosa is a disease that affects 1 in every 100 females. It is a refusal to maintain a normal body weight. In this healthcast you will discover: * How to determine if someone you know has anorexia nervosa * How to tell if the person suffers from bulemia * What must be done to prevent sickness or even death. Some of the best Web sites for information on eating disorders are: http://www.anred.com/ Anorexia nervosa and related disorders. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-et01.html Internet Mental Health http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=337 The National Eating Disorders Association. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_037_16Mar06-Anorexia_Nervosa.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 09 Mar 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:13 alzheimers, disease, medicine, health Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #36 - Length 8 minutes. Alzhiemer's disease is becoming more and more common as our population ages. You need to know: * How to identify when someone you know has Alzheimer's * How to tell the difference between Alzheimer's and other conditionsDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #36 - Length 8 minutes. Alzhiemer's disease is becoming more and more common as our population ages. You need to know: * How to identify when someone you know has Alzheimer's * How to tell the difference between Alzheimer's and other conditions * What to expect over time for the person with Alzheimer's. For more help and information, check out: 1) http://www.alz.org/ 2) http://www.alzheimers.org/ 3) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/alzheimersdisease.html Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_036_09Mar06-Alzheimers_Disease.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:10 ethics, science, research, medicine, bush, adminstration Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #35 - Length 8 minutes. (Originally recorded 12/23/05) In this healthcast you will learn about the problem of falsification of data by "scientists" trying to enhance their reputation. You will discover: * The kinds of unethical behavior that scDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #35 - Length 8 minutes. (Originally recorded 12/23/05) In this healthcast you will learn about the problem of falsification of data by "scientists" trying to enhance their reputation. You will discover: * The kinds of unethical behavior that scientists can engage in * The severity of the problem * A way to help ensure that scientific information is valid. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_035_23Feb06-Ethics_In_Science.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:07:43 lasik, surgery, cornea, eyes, vision, problem, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #34 - Length 7 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to LASIK surgery for improving your vision and eliminating your lenses or glasses. You will learn * Who can and can't have LASIK surgery * What problems may arise from LASIK * How the sDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #34 - Length 7 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to LASIK surgery for improving your vision and eliminating your lenses or glasses. You will learn * Who can and can't have LASIK surgery * What problems may arise from LASIK * How the surgery is done and what to expect from it. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://media.libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_034_1Feb06-Lasik.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Tue, 24 Jan 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:24 osteoporosis, thyroid, disease, elderly, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #33 - Length 9 minutes. This healthcast is an introduction to osteoporosis. It contains information about: *The severity of the problem in the United States. *The medical and economic consequences of osteoporosis. *The way to prevent and, if neDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #33 - Length 9 minutes. This healthcast is an introduction to osteoporosis. It contains information about: *The severity of the problem in the United States. *The medical and economic consequences of osteoporosis. *The way to prevent and, if necessary, treat osteoporosis. The web address for the 2004 US Surgeon-General's Report on Osteoporosis is: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/bonehealth/ Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_033_24Jan06-Osteoporosis.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:10:52 thyroid, disease, elderly, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #32 - Length 11 minutes. This healthcast describes the special characteristics of thyroid disease in the elderly. You will learn: *How the signs and symptoms are so different from those in younger patients. *The different ways we manage thyroidDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #32 - Length 11 minutes. This healthcast describes the special characteristics of thyroid disease in the elderly. You will learn: *How the signs and symptoms are so different from those in younger patients. *The different ways we manage thyroid disease in the elderly. *Why radioactive iodine may be better than anti-thyroid drugs in the elderly. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_032_18Dec06-Thyroid_Disease_And_The_Elderly.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Thu, 29 Dec 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:40 aspirin, heart attack, heart, attack, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #31 - Length 10 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover whether you should take aspirin to protect yourself from a heart attack. You will: *Hear the evidence for and against using aspirin every day. *Learn how much aspirin is necessary toDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #31 - Length 10 minutes. In this healthcast you will discover whether you should take aspirin to protect yourself from a heart attack. You will: *Hear the evidence for and against using aspirin every day. *Learn how much aspirin is necessary to protect yourself. *Discover how to calculate your risk for a heart attack in the next 5 years.Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_031_29Dec05-Using_Aspirin_To_Prevent_Heart_Attacks.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:32 diabetes, treatment, tools, drugs, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #30 - Length 9 minutes. Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #30 - Length 9 minutes. Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_030_21Nov05-New_Tools_For_Diabetes_Management.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 14 Nov 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:07:37 prostate cancer, prostate, psa test, ultrasound, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #29 - Length 7 minutes. This healthcast will help you to sort out all the confusing information about screening for prostate cancer, especially with the prostate specific antigen test. You will learn: *The available tests *The advantages and diDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #29 - Length 7 minutes. This healthcast will help you to sort out all the confusing information about screening for prostate cancer, especially with the prostate specific antigen test. You will learn: *The available tests *The advantages and disadvantages of each one *What you need to know about prostate cancer, the cancer that is second in deaths in men. Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_029_14Nov05-Screening_For_Prostate_Cancer.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 07 Nov 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:13:23 influenza, avian bird flu, flu, cold, diet, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #28 - Length 13 minutes. This healthcast was created by listeners who had all sorts of questions about the dangers of influenza. It represents the best and most universal questions they posed to me. They ask: Why bother with flu vaccine when itDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #28 - Length 13 minutes. This healthcast was created by listeners who had all sorts of questions about the dangers of influenza. It represents the best and most universal questions they posed to me. They ask: Why bother with flu vaccine when it doesn't protect against the more dangerous form of flu? How do you use the anti-viral drugs and which is best? How much do we need to worry now and in the future about Asian Avian flu? Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_028_07Nov05-Influenza_Part_Two.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 31 Oct 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:11:01 influenza, avian bird flu, flu, cold, diet, health, exercise, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #27 - Length 11 minutes. In this healthcast, you will learn improtant information about influenza, both the annual "seasonal" variety, and the dangerous new Asian Avian flu You will discover: *The difference between the two kinds of flu *How flDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #27 - Length 11 minutes. In this healthcast, you will learn improtant information about influenza, both the annual "seasonal" variety, and the dangerous new Asian Avian flu You will discover: *The difference between the two kinds of flu *How flu vaccine can protect you from only one kind of flu *How anti-viral medication can protect you from both kinds of flu. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_027_31Oct05-Influenza_Part_One.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:13:48 medicare, drugs, part d, plan, pharmacy, insurance, diet, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #26 - Length 14 minutes. In this healthcast, you will learn the basics of the new drug plan offered by Medicare to reduce the cost of your medications. You will discover: *How to figure the cost of your medications under the plan *Whether to siDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #26 - Length 14 minutes. In this healthcast, you will learn the basics of the new drug plan offered by Medicare to reduce the cost of your medications. You will discover: *How to figure the cost of your medications under the plan *Whether to sign up and how *How to determine which plan is the one for you. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_026_24Oct05-Medicare_Part_D.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 17 Oct 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:10:11 pregnancy, women, eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, high blood pressure, diet, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #25 - Length 10 minutes. This healthcast will tell you what you need to know to get through a pregnancy if you have high blood pressure before or during the pregnancy. You will learn: *The normal course of blood pressure in a pregnancy. *The riDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #25 - Length 10 minutes. This healthcast will tell you what you need to know to get through a pregnancy if you have high blood pressure before or during the pregnancy. You will learn: *The normal course of blood pressure in a pregnancy. *The risks and complications of high blood pressure during a pregnancy. *The effect of estrogen on your blood pressure in oral contraceptives and hormone replacement. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_025_17Oct05-Women_and_HBP.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 10 Oct 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:30 high blood pressure, salt, diet, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #24 - Length 9 minutes. This healthcast concerns the major role that salt plays in raising your blood pressure. You will learn: *Who makes the most salt and consumes the most salt *How much salt is needed and how it gets into your diet *How to Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #24 - Length 9 minutes. This healthcast concerns the major role that salt plays in raising your blood pressure. You will learn: *Who makes the most salt and consumes the most salt *How much salt is needed and how it gets into your diet *How to get rid of the salt and your high blood pressure. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_024_10Oct05-Salt_and_HBP.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 03 Oct 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:16:13 find, doctor, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #23 - Length 16 minutes. This healthcast will tell you how to find the best specialist for your thyroid condition. The recommendations apply to any illness for which you need a specialist. You will learn: * How to insure that your specialist isDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #23 - Length 16 minutes. This healthcast will tell you how to find the best specialist for your thyroid condition. The recommendations apply to any illness for which you need a specialist. You will learn: * How to insure that your specialist is fully qualified * How to check that your specialist keeps up with medical advances * How to confirm that he or she practices the art as well as the science of medicine The following addresses are mentioned in the healthcast: American Thyroid Association: http://www.thyroid.org/ Endocrine Society: http://www.endo-society.org/ American Assn. of Clinical Endocrinologists: http://www.aace.com/ American Assn. of Endocrine Surgeons: http://endocrinesurgery.org/ NIH List of Specialty Societies: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/directories.html Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_023_03Oct05-How_To_Find_A_Good_Doctor.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 26 Sep 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:11:38 drug industry, pharmaceutical, drug treatment, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #22 - Length 12 minutes. This healthcast is about the American drug industry, how it promotes its new expensive drugs and benefits from the laws that are supposed to protect you and me. In this healthcast you will learn: *Why new more expensiveDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #22 - Length 12 minutes. This healthcast is about the American drug industry, how it promotes its new expensive drugs and benefits from the laws that are supposed to protect you and me. In this healthcast you will learn: *Why new more expensive drugs that are no better than the older cheaper drugs are being prescribed so much more frequently *How the drug industry convinces the public to demand drugs from their doctors and doctors to prescribe them *What kind of reforms are needed to put a lid on this major contributor to the cost of health care. For an excellent reference on this subject, get the book, "The Truth About the Drug Companies: How they Deceive Us and What To Do About It" by Marcia Angell. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_022_26Sep05-The_Drug_Industry.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 19 Sep 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:10:39 high blood pressure, drug treatment, health, medicine Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #21 - Length 11 minutes. This healthcast is about using drug to control your blood pressure when lifestyle changes like the DASH diet and exercise have not lowered it sufficiently (below 140/90). More detailed information will be found in my boDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #21 - Length 11 minutes. This healthcast is about using drug to control your blood pressure when lifestyle changes like the DASH diet and exercise have not lowered it sufficiently (below 140/90). More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *The five major classes of drugs for lowering blood pressure *The effects and side effects of these drugs *The modern approach to using these drugs to normalize your blood pressure. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_021_19Sep05-HBP_Drug_Treatment.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:35 health, medicine, katrina, hurricane, disaster Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #20 - Length 10 minutes. In this healthcast I will tell you how Hurricane Katrina has caused injury, disease and death in the Gulf Coast. You will learn: *The immediate and longterm dangers to the people of the Gulf Coast *Where to go for inforDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #20 - Length 10 minutes. In this healthcast I will tell you how Hurricane Katrina has caused injury, disease and death in the Gulf Coast. You will learn: *The immediate and longterm dangers to the people of the Gulf Coast *Where to go for information about preparing for a disaster and recovering your home after a disaster *How you can help the unfortunate people still suffering there. For information on preparing for a disaster go to: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_3_,00.html For information on restoring your home after a disaster go to: http://www.medscape.com/pages/editorial/public/alertcenters/katrina Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_020_12Sep05-Special_Program-Katrina_Aftermath.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 05 Sep 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:12:20 health, medicine, exercise, diabetes, care, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #19 - Length 12 minutes. This healthcast is about using exercise and other body movements to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *How exercise helpsDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #19 - Length 12 minutes. This healthcast is about using exercise and other body movements to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *How exercise helps to lower blood pressure *A basic program of walking which will lower your blood pressure and make you fit *Other body movements and techniques that lower blood pressure like yoga, meditation, biofeedback. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_019_05Sep05-Exercise_and_HBP.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 29 Aug 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:13:25 health, medicine, diabetes, care, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #18 - Length 13 minutes. This healthcast is about using diet to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *To use the DASH diet *To lower your blood pressDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #18 - Length 13 minutes. This healthcast is about using diet to control your blood pressure. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *To use the DASH diet *To lower your blood pressure by reducing salt *The place of weight loss in controlling blood pressure. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_018_29Aug05-HBP_Nutritional_Treatment.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:17:58 health, medicine, diabetes, care, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #17 - Length 18 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to this "silent killer" that affects 50 million Americans and 20% of the rest of the world. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You wDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #17 - Length 18 minutes. This healthcast will introduce you to this "silent killer" that affects 50 million Americans and 20% of the rest of the world. More detailed information will be found in my book, "High Blood Pressure For Dummies". You will learn: *How to determine if your blood pressure is high *Who suffers from high blood pressure *Basics of lowering blood pressure. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_017_22Aug05-High_Blood_Pressure_Intro.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 15 Aug 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:13:14 health, medicine, diabetes, care, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #16 - Length 13 minutes. Taken from my book, "Diabetes For Dummies", these "commandments" are the basis for excellent blood glucose control and avoiding complications of diabetes. Among them you will find: *Enthusiastic exercise *Major monitoriDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #16 - Length 13 minutes. Taken from my book, "Diabetes For Dummies", these "commandments" are the basis for excellent blood glucose control and avoiding complications of diabetes. Among them you will find: *Enthusiastic exercise *Major monitoring *Tenacious testing. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_016_15Aug05-Diabetes_Ten_Commandments.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 08 Aug 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:24:10 smoking, quit, tobacco, health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #15 - Length 24 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn the various ways that people have successfully kicked the habit. You will know: *How people stop "cold turkey" *How people use nicotine patches and gum to replace cigarettes *How other Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #15 - Length 24 minutes. In this healthcast you will learn the various ways that people have successfully kicked the habit. You will know: *How people stop "cold turkey" *How people use nicotine patches and gum to replace cigarettes *How other drugs are used. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_015_08Aug05-How_To_Quit_Smoking.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 01 Aug 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:20:00 smoking, quit, tobacco, health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #14 Why You Should Quit Smoking - Length: 20 minutes. This healthcast is about tobacco and why you should stop smoking and using smokeless tobacco. In this healthcast you will learn: *Who smokes and why *The health consequences of tobacco for yDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #14 Why You Should Quit Smoking - Length: 20 minutes. This healthcast is about tobacco and why you should stop smoking and using smokeless tobacco. In this healthcast you will learn: *Who smokes and why *The health consequences of tobacco for you and your loved ones *The immediate and longterm benefits of stopping cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_014_01JAug05-The_Dangers_of_Smoking.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 25 Jul 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:10:00 hyperthyroidism, nodule, health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #13 Large Thyroid Glands - Length: 10 minutes. This Healthcast is all about large thyroid glands, whatever the cause. You will discover: *The causes of a large gland or a bump on the thyroid called a nodule *How to tell if your gland is large aDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #13 Large Thyroid Glands - Length: 10 minutes. This Healthcast is all about large thyroid glands, whatever the cause. You will discover: *The causes of a large gland or a bump on the thyroid called a nodule *How to tell if your gland is large and whether it should concern you *What you and your doctor should do about it. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_013_25Jul05-Large_Thyroid_Glands.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 18 Jul 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:21:00 hyperthyroidism, health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #12: - Length: 21 minutes. Introduction to Hyperthyroidism. This Healthcast will tell you what you need to know to deal with hyperthyroidism, the condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. You will learn: *The causes, Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #12: - Length: 21 minutes. Introduction to Hyperthyroidism. This Healthcast will tell you what you need to know to deal with hyperthyroidism, the condition in which the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. You will learn: *The causes, signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease *How you and your doctor diagnoses this illness *The best current way to manage hyperthyroidism. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_012_18Jul05-Hyperthyroidism_Intro.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 11 Jul 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:16:00 hypothyroidism, health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #11: - Length: 16 minutes. Introduction to Hypothyroidism. This Healthcast is about hypothyroidism, the condition of low production of thyroid hormone, a condition that affects more than 20 million Americans and hundreds of millions of others oDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #11: - Length: 16 minutes. Introduction to Hypothyroidism. This Healthcast is about hypothyroidism, the condition of low production of thyroid hormone, a condition that affects more than 20 million Americans and hundreds of millions of others outside the USA. It will tell you: *The signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism *The major causes *The current treatment. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_011_11Jul05-Hypothyroidism_Intro.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 04 Jul 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:11:43 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #10: - Length: 11 minutes. Introduction to the Thyroid will tell you what you need to know about this important but rarely appreciated gland: *How to locate it, what it looks like and how large it is *How your body controls its function *What iDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #10: - Length: 11 minutes. Introduction to the Thyroid will tell you what you need to know about this important but rarely appreciated gland: *How to locate it, what it looks like and how large it is *How your body controls its function *What it does generally and in every organ of your body. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_010_04Jul05-Thyroid_Intro.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 27 Jun 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:12:46 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #9: - Length: 15 minutes. This healthcast is about the most common disease you know nothing about, the metabolic syndrome. Affecting more than 50 million Americans and 1 and 1/4 billion people worldwide, it: *Causes a high incidence of disease Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #9: - Length: 15 minutes. This healthcast is about the most common disease you know nothing about, the metabolic syndrome. Affecting more than 50 million Americans and 1 and 1/4 billion people worldwide, it: *Causes a high incidence of disease and death due to heart attacks and strokes *Is increasing as we get increasingly fat and exercise less and less *Is completely reversible with changes in lifestyle. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_009_27Jun05-Metabolic_Syndrome.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 20 Jun 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:09:30 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #8: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 65 and up)- Length: 10 minutes . In this healthcast you will discover: *The major causes of injury, disease and death beyond age 64 *Screening tests that ar e most effective for these problems *CouDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #8: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 65 and up)- Length: 10 minutes . In this healthcast you will discover: *The major causes of injury, disease and death beyond age 64 *Screening tests that ar e most effective for these problems *Counseling that can be done to avoid these problems *Vaccinations and drugs that prevent them. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_008_20Jun05-Preventing_Disease4.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 13 Jun 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:08:53 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #7: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 25-64)- Length: 10 minutes. This is the third healthcast on the topic of prevention of injury, disease and death at all ages. Using information obtained by major studies, the US Preventive ServicesDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #7: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 25-64)- Length: 10 minutes. This is the third healthcast on the topic of prevention of injury, disease and death at all ages. Using information obtained by major studies, the US Preventive Services Task Force has published "The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services". In this healthcast you will discover: 1) The major causes of injury, disease and death at ages 25-64 2) Screening tests that are most effective for these problems 3) Counseling that can be done to avoid these problems 4) Vaccinations and drugs that prevent them Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_007_13Jun05-Preventing_Disease3.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 6 Jun 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:10:30 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #6: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 11-24)- Length: 10 minutes. This is the second of four healthcasts on the prevention of injury, disease and death at various ages. Using information obtained by major studies, the US Preventive SerDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #6: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Age 11-24)- Length: 10 minutes. This is the second of four healthcasts on the prevention of injury, disease and death at various ages. Using information obtained by major studies, the US Preventive Services Task Force has published "The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services". In this healthcast you will discover: *The major causes of injury, disease and death at ages 11-24 *Screening tests that are most effective for these problems *Counseling that can be done to avoid these problems *Vaccinations and drugs that prevent them Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_006_06Jun05-Preventing_Disease2.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 30 May 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:16:07 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #5: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Birth to Age 10)- Length: 15 minutes. This and the next three healthcasts are about the things you need to know at every age to prevent accidents, disease and death. If you are a parent of a child fromDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #5: Preventing Disease, Injury, and Death (Birth to Age 10)- Length: 15 minutes. This and the next three healthcasts are about the things you need to know at every age to prevent accidents, disease and death. If you are a parent of a child from birth to age ten, you will find out in this healthcast: 1) The most common reasons children get sick 2) The kinds of physical examinations that should be done on children 3) The most critical lab tests 4) The key vaccines and drug treatments to prevent disease. Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_005_31May05-Preventing_Disease1.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 23 May 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:15:00 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #4: Introduction to Diabetes- Length: 15 minutes. How many people have diabetes? What is diabetes? Why is it called diabetes mellitus? What are the complications of diabetes? Can these complications be prevented? What are the the characteristicDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #4: Introduction to Diabetes- Length: 15 minutes. How many people have diabetes? What is diabetes? Why is it called diabetes mellitus? What are the complications of diabetes? Can these complications be prevented? What are the the characteristics of type 1 (or juvenile) diabetes? How did the isolation of insulin change the lives of type 1 diabetics? What are the the characteristics of type 2 (or what used to be called "adult onset") diabetes? What do you need to do to avoid the complications of diabetes? Music provided by Monica Herzig (acmerecords.com/garageband.com)alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_004_23May05.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 16 May 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:15:20 health, weight loss, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #3: Weight Loss and Diet This Healthcast will help you to shed those pounds that are raising your blood sugar, your blood pressure and your health care costs. It tells you all you need to know to become a successful loser. Length: 15 minutes ToDr. Alan RubinHealthcast #3: Weight Loss and Diet This Healthcast will help you to shed those pounds that are raising your blood sugar, your blood pressure and your health care costs. It tells you all you need to know to become a successful loser. Length: 15 minutes Topics discussed: 1)Successful losers- people who have lost weight and kept it off 2) The National Weight Control Registry 3) What is the healthy weight range? 4) Calculating your body mass index 5) Which popular diets have been scientifically evaluated for their effectiveness, and what were the findings? 6) Dr. Rubin's "End-O-Chin" diet 7) Exercise is a key component of your weight loss program alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_003_16May05.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 9 May 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:23:03 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #2: Exercise Is Essential In this week's program, Dr. Rubin answers the following questions: 1) What are the benefits of exercise? 2) Should you see a doctor before starting a program of vigorous exercise? 3) How much exercise should you do? 4)Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #2: Exercise Is Essential In this week's program, Dr. Rubin answers the following questions: 1) What are the benefits of exercise? 2) Should you see a doctor before starting a program of vigorous exercise? 3) How much exercise should you do? 4) Which types of exercise should you do to meet your goals? 5) How vigorous should your exercise be? 6) How many calories will you burn? 7) What strategies can you use to stick to your program? 8) Do you need to stretch before you exercise. Dr. Rubin recommends a program of walking at least 10,000 steps per day, and tells you how to accomplish this by measuring your progress using a pedometer. He also discusses the President's Challenge website and the American Discovery Trail website- two sites than can make your exercise program more fun and interesting.alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_002_09May05.mp3 Alan L. Rubin, M.D. Mon, 2 May 2005 02:00:00 -0700 no 00:12:48 health, medicine, diabetes, diabetic, thyroid, high blood pressure, obesity Dr. Alan RubinnoHealthcast #1 In his very first podcast, Dr. Rubin discusses what you need to do earlier in life to ensure good health later in life.Dr. Alan RubinHealthcast #1 In his very first podcast, Dr. Rubin discusses what you need to do earlier in life to ensure good health later in life.alan,rubin,doctor,health,medicine,diabetes,high,blood,pressure,thyroid,disease,smoking,wiley,dummies,endocrinology,speakerhttp://libsyn.com/media/drrubin/Dr_Rubin_Healthcast_001_02May05.mp3 Dr. Alan Rubinnonadult