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Why Living High Is Good

A new study shows why a “Rocky Mountain High” may be help you live longer. Dr. Dave Hnida explains how living in our “thin air” may add years to your life.

2011/03/26

Not Enough Exercise… Not Enough Sex?

Can running down the street increase your risk of a heart attack? How about having sex? Dr Dave Hnida looks at a new study that looks at intense activity and your heart.

2011/03/23

Why Pizza Is Good For Your Heart… And Soul

Are you the “owner of a lonely heart?” Dr Dave Hnida reports on new research that shows the best prescription may be a comfort food like ice cream, mac and cheese. or even pizza.

2011/03/22

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Would You Know What To Do?

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed from a cardiac arrest? Dr Dave Hnida reports on a local program to quickly freshen your CPR skills.

2011/03/08

Finally, Some Good News For Parents

It’s the number one reason kids go to the doctor- and the number one reason for sleepless nights. But finally, some good news about a major drop in the number of ear infections.

2011/03/05

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Toasted, Roasted, And Soaking Wet

It comes like a wave of fire, then a hurricane-like drenching. If you’re going through the agony of hot flashes, a new study offers an alternative to estrogen (as well as the fire extinguisher and raincoat.) It’s a common medication already being used by millions of women … and it cut the incidence of hot flashes in half.

2011/01/18

Tonsils: Leave ‘Em In Or Yank ‘Em Out?

How many cases of tonsillitis does your kid (and you) need to suffer through before your doctor pulls the trigger and says these monsters need to come out? For the first time, there are official guidelines on when to do a tonsillectomy. But can you live without tonsils? Seems like some kids don’t do well with them. So maybe these new guidelines will help all of us figure out what to do.

2011/01/04