http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Mind and Body Podcast Feeder 1.4.4 http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us (c) NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital webmaster@nyp.org Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:18:00 -0400 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:18:00 -0400 10080 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/mb.jpg http://www.nyp.org/library/audio-podcast.html NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Mind and Body Podcast NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Mind and Body Podcast Mind, Body, Health, Podcast no NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster webmaster@nyp.org no http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0910mb.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:00 GMT as-economy-worsens-so-does-stress NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster About 80% of Americans recently rated the economy as a top stressor for them. But there are things you can do to become more resilient during these tough times. no 3:16 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0909mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:00:00 GMT dont-let-the-internet-stand-between-you-and-your-family NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A recent survey shows that rising Internet usage is causing Americans to spend less time with their families. no 2:37 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0908mb.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:00:00 GMT feeling-good-after-exercise-lasts-longer-than-expected NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Feel-good afterglow from a workout may last far beyond the hour or so that it is been previously assumed, says research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine. no 2:43 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0907mb.mp3 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:00:00 GMT be-social-and-manage-stress-to-live-longer NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new study finds that individuals who are outgoing and manage stress well have traits found in the children of people who lived to 100, and longevity is thought to run in families. no 2:50 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0906mb.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT life-span-could-shorten-from-eating-too-much-red-meat NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Diets high in red meat and in processed meat shorten life span not just from cancer and heart disease but from Alzheimer's, stomach ulcers, and other conditions as well, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) study has found. no 3:24 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0905mb.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT living-kidney-donor-chains-facilitate-more-matches NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster In 2006, one healthy young man stepped forward, willing to give one of his kidneys to a complete stranger. Two years later, 10 people had received new kidneys from that one remarkable altruistic act. As a result of this donation, the first non-simultaneous, extended altruistic-donor (NEAD) chain was created. no 3:02 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0904mb.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT experts-still-looking-for-glucosamine-attributes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Eager to relieve joint pain and repair the cushioning between bones, millions of arthritis sufferers reach for glucosamine, an over-the-counter dietary supplement. Despite its popularity, studies examining the effectiveness of this natural therapy have yielded mixed results no 3:11 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0903mb.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT hands-on-approach-to-pain-management-touted NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster If you struggle with aches and pains that refuse to go away, you just might find relief with a long-practiced but relatively obscure alternative therapy called naprapathy. no 3:02 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0902mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT portion-control-key-to-losing-weight NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster All-you-can-eat buffets, super-sized meals, and cavernous drinks may help keep your wallet full, but they are also helping to expand your waistline. Nutrition experts say portion control is one of the biggest factors in successfully losing weight. But Americans are not very good at recognizing reasonable portion sizes anymore. no 3:29 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0901mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT tests-may-id-older-patients-at-risk-for-post-op-delirium NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Two simple tests may predict which older patients have underlying depression or less cognitive flexibility, leaving them vulnerable to post-surgery delirium, says a study presented at a meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. no 2:22 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0812mb.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT depression-screening-for-heart-patients-recommended NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A new statement from the American Heart Association emphasizes the need to screen heart patients for depression. Depressed persons with heart disease have at least twice the risk of second cardiac events in the one to two years following a heart attack. no 2:29 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0811mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT vaccinations-help-improve-health-throughout-life-span NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Immunizations used to be the realm of the young. Babies would go through series after series of vaccinations. And toddlers would take their shots before entering preschool. And they still do. But vaccines are now expanding to include all age ranges, in an attempt to ward off disease from the cradle to the grave. no 3:10 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0810mb.mp3 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT healthy-approach-supports-centenarians-lifespan NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A poll indicates that a significant number of centenarians practice what they preach by embracing the 21st century while maintaining 20th-century routines. no 3:06 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0809mb.mp3 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT weekends-not-a-friend-to-weight-loss-study-shows NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Weekends can slow down healthy eating plans and weight loss, according to a study reported in the journal Obesity. no 3:21 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0808mb.mp3 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT asthma-inhalers-harmful-to-ozone-layer-being-phased-out NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Asthma inhalers that contain the medication albuterol to relax the airways also contain chemicals that harm the ozone layer, so US health officials are taking them off the market. Starting in 2009 new products will have replaced these inhalers completely. no 3:09 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0807mb.mp3 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT cancer-survivors-say-chemo-fears-unnecessary NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Although most cancer survivors polled in a recent survey said they had been fearful of undergoing chemotherapy, most also said the treatments were much less trying than they had expected. no 3:17 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0806mb.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT weight-gain-linked-to-lack-of-sleep NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster New research suggests that people who do not get enough sleep tend to weigh more - and that sleep can affect levels of the appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin. no 2:59 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0805mb.mp3 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT back-pain-relief-elusive-more-therapy-is-not-helping NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Americans are spending more money trying to ease back and neck pain, but new research suggests those extra dollars are not buying more relief. The increased expenditures were expected, say the authors of a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, but the lack of results were not. no 3:07 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0804mb.mp3 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT typical-western-diet-fuels-metabolic-syndrome NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A "Western" diet heavy in meat, fried foods, and refined grains puts people at higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, the collection of risk factors for heart problems, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, according to a study reported in the journal Circulation. no 3:55 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0803mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT end-of-life-care-can-help-patients-and-families NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Hospice care helps terminally-ill patients prepare for death, treating their symptoms and pain, and preparing them and their families for the end. Patients maintain their dignity and some semblence of control over their life. no 2:59 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0802mb.mp3 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT pedometer-use-increases-walking NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster People who start a walking program for their health get more out of it by using a pedometer a device that counts their steps according to a report in the journal of the American Medical Association. no 2:59 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0801mb.mp3 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT some-cholesterol-medications-affect-quality-of-sleep NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Lowering your cholesterol could interrupt your slumber. A report presented at a recent American Heart Association meeting finds that the statin Zocor disrupts sleeps patterns in some users. no 3:05 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0712mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT leg-artery-disease-boosts-heart-risk NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A report in the medical journal Circulation says 3/4 of American adults know little or nothing about Peripheral Arterial Disease called PAD. This condition is caused by a very common blockage of blood vessels in the legs that boosts heart risk. no 3:21 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0711mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT healthy-lifestyle-linked-to-cancer-prevention NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Many potential cancers could be prevented by exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, and not smoking. no 3:18 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0710mb.mp3 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT study-links-social-networks-of-friends-and-family-to-obesity NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster People wondering about excessive weight might look to their relationships with famiy and friends for one clue. A report in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that obesity spreads in social networks. no 4:06 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0709mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT understanding-nutrition-labels-can-be-challenging-for-many NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster If you think you are the only one who gets confussed trying to read nutrition labels on food relax, you've got plenty of company. no 3:32 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0708mb.mp3 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:00:00 -0400 reduce-energy-dense-foods-and-loose-weight NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Want to lose weight? Focus on reducing the "energy density" of your diet, says a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. no 3:17 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0707mb.mp3 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:00:00 -0400 computer-users-have-many-options-to-protect-eyes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster There are few professions left that do not use computers in some way, just as there are few households that do not consider the family computer an essential appliance. But all those hours online can take a toll on your eyes, experts warn. no 3:37 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0706mb.mp3 Tue, 15 May 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0706mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese form of exercise, may help older adults avoid getting shingles by increasing immunity to varicella-zoster virus (VZV), according to a study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In addition, the study shows it can boost the immune response to varicella vaccine in older adults. no 3:51 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0705mb.mp3 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0705mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster For those enduring bad breath for the sake of good cardiovascular health, a new study brings bad news: garlic does not lower LDL, the so-called "bad cholesterol." . no 3:26 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0704mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0704mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster It may be puzzling, but scientists' findings suggest that the main cause of skin cancer - sunlight - might also help protect against the disease, says a study in Nature Immunology. no 3:29 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0703mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0703mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster As a child, practically nothing beat a glass of ice-cold milk to wash down a few homemade cookies. But as an adult, you may have moved away from milk, even though it is one of the best sources of calcium you can find. no 3:37 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0702mb.mp3 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0702mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Persons with diets rich in fish have a significantly lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the Archives of Neurology. no http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0701mb.mp3 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0701mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster A brisk run, a friendly game of chess, a soothing massage: All of these pursuits can help ease mild depression, experts say. no 2:48 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0612mb.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0612mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Flu season is here, but the troublesome virus may not be a health threat if you take steps to protect yourself. no 4:18 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0611mb.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0611mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Individuals with major depression have an exaggerated inflammatory response to psychological stress compared to those who do not suffer from depression, according to a report in the American Journal of Psychiatry. no 3:52 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0610mb.mp3 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0610mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster That old maxim just might be right: The way to the heart may be through the stomach. no 2:52 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0609mb.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0609mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Not so long ago, a woman had to visit her physician, leave a urine sample and wait by the phone, sometimes for days, to find out whether she was pregnant. But over-the-counter home-pregnancy tests - which first hit the market in the late 1970s - make the process quick, convenient, and private. no 3:31 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0608mb.mp3 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0608mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Many of the detrimental effects of physical inactivity can be reversed, and in some cases improved, by a similar period of moderate exercise, according to a report at the American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting. no 3:28 http://webmedia.nyp.org/nyp/media/p-mindandbodyhealth/0607mb.mp3 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 17:00:00 +0000 http://dev.chs.greystone.net/podcasts/0607mb.mp3 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Webmaster Gardening is a great source of exercise, not to mention nutrition, experts say. no 3:19