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Indoor Injuries: Age 3-4

As three- or four-year-olds get faster and smarter, parents have to be faster and smarter about keeping them out of trouble. From the bathroom to the playroom, toddlers are experts at finding hazards in the home where you thought there weren't any. Join us as we discuss what you should know to keep you on your toes. Topics will include the prevention of:

• Poisoning
• Choking
• Falls
• Gun accidents

Keywords: Injury prevention, poisoning, CPR, Red Cross, American Heart Association, brain damage, choking, Mylar balloons, drowning, Dr. Calvin G. Lowe

Are You at Risk for a Stroke?

While a stroke almost always comes without warning, there are certain people who are more at risk than others. Factors such as age, racial background and physical problems can make you a more likely candidate. Still, there are ways to lessen your chances. Learn what you can do to help prevent a stroke.

Keywords: Stroke, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart conditions, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant, Coumadin, cigarette, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, cholesterol, lipids, obesity, antiplatelets, antiplatelet agents, aspirin, Plavix, anti-coagulation

Sleep and Anxiety

Anxiety and worry can appear at any time; day or night. Sometimes you know why, sometimes it can appear out of the blue. Learn how these problems can impact a restful night.

Keywords: Insomnia, sleep, sleep disorders, stress, anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive behavior, obsessive compulsive disorder, behavioral psychology, cognitive behavioral psychology, antidepressants, anti anxiety, tranquilizers, sedatives, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, Ativan, Librium, Valium, Ambien, Sonata

Preteen Injuries: At play

As kids get closer to their teenage years, they'll be spending more and more time away from home and with their friends. Peer pressure can encourage them to take greater risks than they would have before. Parents often find it hard to find a balance between encouraging their child's independence while remaining concerned with their safety. Join us as we discuss what you should still be doing to keep your preteens from harm's way. Topics will include:

• Rollerblade, skateboard, and bicycle safety
• Sports safety
• Pool safety
• Gun safety

Keywords: Injury prevention, preteens, peer pressure, ankle sprains, sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, drowning, swimming, handguns, American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Luis Montes

Osteoporosis Risk

Theoretically, osteoporosis can strike anyone who has bones in their body, which is all of us. But certain people are at a higher risk, and understanding your risk is an important first step in preventing the disease. Join us as we discuss osteoporosis risk factors, and what can be done to prevent its onset.

Keywords: osteoporosis, menopause, calcium, menopause symptoms, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, bone density test, bone formation, bone loss, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, alcohol, caffeine, exercise, vitamin D, fracture

Bowel Problems

When you are an avid runner, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain can cramp your pace. Listen to one person describe how she fought off embarrassment and finally went to see a doctor.

Keywords: constipation, bloating, cramps, cramping, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, fiber, Zelnorm, tegaserod, abdominal pain

Improving Reading Vision

Aging can often mean losing the ability to read up close. But does that mean a life of looking for lost glasses? Learn what other options are available.

Keywords: Eyes, eyesight, glasses, reading, blurry vision, lens, eyeglasses, cornea, presbyopia, progressive glasses, bifocals, monovision, contacts, contact lenses, CK, conductive keratoplasty, radio frequency energy, eyeball, lasers, laser surgery, LASIK surgery, LASIK, blended vision, refractive procedures, distance vision, reading vision, farsighted, nearsighted, hyperopia

A Close Look At Cavities

Even the bravest among us grow fearful when the dentist says "cavity" through that paper mask. In this program, our experts offer you some thoughts about how to keep your mouth cavity-free and treatment options for the occasional cavity.

Keywords: teeth, tooth decay, cavity, cavities, plaque, dental plaque, toothbrush, brush, floss, dental floss, dentist, dentistry, sealant, filling, ceramic filling, root canal, treatment, prevention

Injuries from Playing: Age 5-8

Children between the ages of five and eight years old are at an exciting period in their lives. Though very active, they often have difficulty with judgment of sound, speed and distance, making them prone to accidents. Join us for a discussion of outdoor injury prevention in this age group.

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Indoor Injuries: Age 5-8

Between the ages of five and eight, children start to become more independent. Knowing their parents aren’t looking gives them the opportunity to explore, and often gets them into situations that can lead to injury. Join us as we review important safety guidelines every parent should know--and teach their children.

Keywords: Injury prevention, poisoning, burns, falls, trauma, gun accidents, Dr. Alan Nager

Arthritis: Who's At Risk?

For most people, arthritis means simply pain in or around a joint. But there are over 100 different kinds of arthritis, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth overview of this common disease.

Keywords: arthritis, joints, rheumatologist, muscle pain, bone pain, joint degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, Lyme disease, aspirin, bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, joint inflammation, orthopedist, rheumatic fever, Dr. Stephen Smiles, Dr. Allan Gibofsky