Do you have a nagging cough from allergies or lingering after a cold? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. A nagging cough can be so annoying and disruptive. Over the counter cough syrups are filled with artificial colors and flavors and can also have nasty side effects. Getting natural relief from a cough can be easier than you think. First and foremost think about using things that have nutrients that help you heal, as well as curb the cough. First, take a lemon, cut it in half and then suck the juice out. High in vitamin C, lemons have long been used to help. If you can’t take the lemon plain, you can add a little sugar to it. Then steep some fresh thyme in hot water for about 5-10 minutes. The flavonoids in thyme water will help break up the mucus while also relaxing the throat muscles, finally giving you relief from that terrible tickle that leads to those coughing fits. There is so much to learn about healthy living. That’s why you should visit Stay Young America.com where you can find more helpful tips. That’s Stay Young America.com

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Show Title: “Latest In Medical Research - Explained”

Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson

Segment 1

Our world is ever changing. The developments in medical research is astounding. We decided to look at some of the latest research and break it down for our listeners. Some of this will surprise you. There was just so much, but these were our favorites.

• Judy - This research is out of the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It has long been believed that the brain is exempt from “plumbing” or lymph drainage. New research shows that there is actually a lymph system that carries the waste out of the brain. This is significant, because it may give new clues to neurological disorders like MS and Parkinson’s. This also sheds some light on the brain/immune system connection. Ironically, an Italian medical scientist in 1816 reported seeing these vessels but was ignored and it was never talked about again for 2 centuries! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171003111111.htm

• Gaman - Brigham and Women's Hospital. Anti-inflammatory therapy cuts risk of lung cancer. Patients who received the anti-inflammatory therapy drug canakinumab had a reduction in the incidence of lung cancer and lung cancer mortality. In this high-risk patients, cancer death was reduced by 1/2 in the group of people who received the highest dosage of the drug. Further details can be found in the publication The Lancet. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170828105410.htm

• Judy - New study on bilinguals - Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, and George Washington University discovered newborns can distinguish between different languages. The brains of bilinguals is different because when they hear one language, the brain is translating it into both languages at the same time. Therefore bilinguals use more brain power and have greater neuroplasticity. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319642.php

JIM – SKIP DOC SHOCK!!!!!!

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Segment 2

Dr. A –

IMMORTAL MINUTE

This whole hour we have been talking about the latest research and medical advancements.

• Gaman - Targeting Interleukin-1 in Heart Disease. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3938092/
• A -

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Segment 3

We are talking about all the latest and greatest medical research that has made the news recently.

• Don’t skip breakfast. Research out of Spain shows that skipping breakfast doubles the risk of "subclinical atherosclerosis." Those who consume less than 5 % of their daily calorie intake for breakfast may have double the risk of the things that lead to heart disease: high cholesterol, inflammation, etc. study had 4,000 participants with no history of cardiovascular disease. Participants were aged between 40 and 54. Followed for 6 years. breakfast skippers were up to 2.5 times more likely to have atherosclerotic plaques

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319611.php

• A?
• Judy – Sauna use may lower risk of high blood pressure. Finland study showed that men who had two to three sessions every week were found to have a 24% lower risk of developing high blood pressure. Hypertension risk was 46 percent lower for men who had four to seven sauna sessions weekly.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319610.php 

Judy tease DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com

Coming up – Medical Mania trivia. Your chance to check your medical knowledge.

Segment 4 –

Tease DD 844-Well100 – This whole hour has been about all the latest research studies out there. If you’re just tuning in, catch this and every episode on iTunes under Staying Young Show 2.0 or follow us on TWITTTER @StayYoungMedia

Medical Mania Trivia – Taryn from Flower Mound INVITE LISTENERS TO PLAY

1.) True o false. The brain still sends brain signals after death?

A. T up to 37 hours after

2.) Do you create more ear wax when stressed or when relaxed?

A. Stressed

3.) Humans have a distinct personal smell. Do twins share the same smell?

A. Yes identical twins share the same smell

4.) Are you more likely to have a nightmare in a hot room or cold room?

A. cold – deeper sleep

5.) How many bones in the human skull? 1, 6 , 22

A. 22

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1. Three playing cards in a row. Can you name them with these clues? There is a two to the right of a king. A diamond will be found to the left of a spade. An ace is to the left of a heart. A heart is to the left of a spade. Now, identify all three cards.

It’s a little known fact that Sunscreen is important in the winter, maybe even more than on certain summer days. Research shows that there are two types of ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun that can damage your skin: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) light. UVB light penetrates the superficial layers of the skin and causes skin to redden; it’s responsible for sunburn and can also lead to skin cancer over time. UVA light, on the other hand, penetrates top and deeper layers of skin, causing cell damage that can lead to cancer, premature aging of the skin with wrinkles, spots, sagging, blotchiness. UVA light is tough to avoid because it passes through window glass, unlike UVB, and it stays the same strength ALL YEAR LONG! This is why sunscreen is also critical in the winter months regardless of where you like to spend your time.  So be sure to keep that SPF 30 handy year-round.

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Did you know that you can get ready for that bikini body during the long winter months by doing a simple task! Studies show that going for a walk when the weather is really cold – your body has to work overtime to get warm and you can burn up to 50% more calories than you would on the same walk in summer! That same exercise routine can give you a lot more bang for your buck, and get you ready for those shorts and tanks when the summer rolls around. But remember, go a little slower until you get warm and keep up the hydration, and if you find yourself wheezing in the cold weather, be sure to visit your doctor.

Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2

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The Staying Young Show

Show Topic: Is Your Home Making You Sick? With Guest Danny Lipford

Co-Hosts: Dr. Gaman, Judy Gaman, Mark Anderson

Guest: Danny Lipford 

Segment 1

Today we are talking about your home and the things in your home that may be making you sick. All too often we treat patients with things like allergies or recurrent infections without getting to the root of the problem. We have a special guest coming up later this hour, Danny Lipford, who is the host of the nationally-syndicated TV and Radio program Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford. It’s a show that you don’t want to miss – and you will want to share with your friends and your spouse later through the podcast. Our goal is to help you make your home a healthier place to live.

• (Connect) As doctors, do you sometimes wish you are at a disadvantage not knowing your patient’s environment? (Dr. House approach)
• Some of the most common things you see patients with
• Gaman – share the fog machine story – where the kids in the Drama department were all getting sick (could this happen at night clubs?)
• Even perfumes can make you sick.
• (Inspire) Talk about how things we share today will help people with Asthma, allergies, COPD, etc. There is hope

MUSIC FOR DOC SHOCK (JIM)

This is an interesting study, and it is a little counter intuitive. The NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has found that infants that are at risk for a peanut allergy, if fed peanuts early, are 81% less likely to develop that allergy. The LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy) came about because Israeli children apparently have lower rates of peanut allergy compared to Jewish children of similar ancestry, but who live in the UK. Israeli children begin consuming peanut-containing foods early in life, whereas it is generally introduced later in life in those living in the UK. Turns out the hunch was right, and infants should be introduced to common allergens like peanuts early on.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/02/150224083817.htm

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Segment 2

About tease – 1 min. – coming up – our special guest Danny Lipford, host of the nationally-syndicated TV and Radio program Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford and he is filled with ways that you can make your home a healthier place to live. Grab a pen because you will want to take notes, and if you are driving, remember this and every show can be replayed on iTunes under Staying Young Show 2.0

ANDERSON - Immortal minute

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Our guest today is National Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford, host of the nationally-syndicated TV and Radio program Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford. Danny has made more than 160 national television appearances, has been a longtime contributor to Better Homes & Gardens Magazine and BHG.com, and is a source for hundreds of other popular magazines and websites each year. But today he is right here on the Staying Young Show

Discuss

• 60 million Americans (1 in 5) suffer from asthma and allergies – what percentage would you guess could get relief if they followed the advice you are about to give?
• What role is Energy Efficiency playing in making our homes “sick” homes
• We open our doors and windows less, computers and television keep us inside – round table about the effects of no sunlight and fresh air
• Make sure you’re replacing the filter on your HVAC system every 3 months with a high quality electrostatic filter
• Advantages/health benefits of electrostatic filter

Tease 20 sec. - SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY, Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – follow us on twitter @StayYoungMedia coming up - the truth on Mold and Mildew

Segment 3

Judy – Tease the upcoming Dementia Defender 844-WELL100

Back on with National Home Improvement Expert Danny Lipford, host of the nationally-syndicated TV and Radio program Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford. Our topic – Is Your Home Making You Sick?

Discuss

• Take shoes off at the door to keep outside dirt from contaminating your home
• Run range hood during and after cooking on the stove to exhaust fumes outdoors
• Reduce the amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in your home – commonly found in cleaning and other household supplies. Check the labels!
• Certain houseplants process and remove harmful chemicals from the air
• Vacuum rugs, carpet, furniture regularly
• Traditional canister vacuums can recirculate pollutants back into the air
• A central vacuum system is designed to vent and exhaust pollutants outside, keeping the air indoors much cleaner

Judy tease DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com – 45 sec.

Coming up Medical Mania Trivia and then at the end of the show - Dementia Defender Riddle of the day – your chance to win a free copy of the book Age to Perfection. Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia

Segment 4 –

Judy Announcement tease DD 844-Well100 – 30 sec.

MEDICAL TRIVIA - Jeanette DePatie 

1.) A particular part of your body has a high concentration of salt. What part is this? Hint: you can taste the salt at times

A. The eyeball – 3 ½ % salt

2.) Who lives longer – right handed people of left handed people?

A. On average, right handed people live 9 years longer

3.) Bink of an eye uses how many muscles? 50, 68, 200

A. 200

4.) The average baby will crawl ___ miles before they turn 2 years.

A. 93 miles

5.) The body uses more resources to move which part?

A. The human hand contains three main nerves, two major arteries and 27 different bones

DEMENTIA DEFENDER

What is so delicate that even mentioning it breaks it? Silence

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Did you know mold can trigger nasal congestion, sneezing, coughing, wheezing, respiratory infections and worsen asthma and allergic conditions? As the months get colder and you find yourself battling those seasonal allergies and illnesses---take into account that it could be mold in your house or under your house that is making it worse! Don’t just do your cleaning in spring, make it a seasonal thing, where you deep clean and look for moisture and potential places that mold could be lurking. An ounce of prevention now, may keep you healthier in the long run.

Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2

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Caught a cold or flu? Sitting on the couch and relaxing probably sounds like the best course of action until you’re feeling better—but a new study from the university of New York suggests that your regular exercise routine will not only help ward off a minor illness, but will make you feel better WHILE you’re under the weather. Improving circulation is good for your health. On the flip side, serious illness requires significant rest. And don’t forget, some antibiotics, like quinolones can cause tendon rupture, so check with your physician first, before you kit the gym when taking medications for infection.

Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2

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I bet you thought that you’re better hydrated in colder weather? It makes sense…you’re sweating less so you’re able to hold more water. However, new studies suggest that the cold air and indoor heaters can actually dehydrate you MORE than a 20 minute walk…and it can severely and rapidly dry out your skin. Make sure you drink at least half your body weight number in ounces of water each day, summer and winter to keep yourself hydrated. Being properly hydrated will also help improve your skin health and ward off blemishes. Proper hydration will also improve your cognitive function and give you the energy you need to make it through the fall and winter months.

Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2

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Show Title: “Growth Hormone and the Aging Process”

Co-Hosts: Judy Gaman, Walter Gaman, Mark Anderson

Guest: None

Segment 1

Intro – 30 sec.

Today’s show is all about the aging process, what makes us age and what we can do about it. There’s lots of talk about the use of growth hormone and other anti-aging techniques, so today we will demystify the truths from the fiction.

• What happens when we age? Aging is a process that is genetically determined and environmentally modulated.
• Aging as a chronic disease
• Why are Americans so obsessed with anti-aging? "Anti-aging Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019"reports that the anti-aging market will see a compounded annual growth rate of 7.8% between 2013 and 2019. Projected to be worth USD 191.7 billion by 2019.
• Factors in the aging process (detail each)
  • Genetics/genomics
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Stress
  • Exposures
  • HORMONAL DECLINE

THAT MUSIC MEANS IT’S TIME FOR DOC SHOC. A TIME WHEN WE FIND SOMETHING SHOCKING IN THE NEWS OR WE’RE SHOCKED IT MADE THE NEWS.

This is a great study, because it proves that doctors don’t learn everything in medical school – there is always more. This research is out of the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It has long been believed that the brain is exempt from “plumbing” or lymph drainage. New research shows that there is actually a lymph system that carries the waste out of the brain. This is significant, because it may give new clues to neurological disorders like MS and Parkinson’s. This also sheds some light on the brain/immune system connection. Ironically, an Italian medical scientist in 1816 reported seeing these vessels but was ignored and it was never talked about again for 2 centuries!

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171003111111.htm

TAKE THE SURVEY!!!! Stay Young America.com Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Follow us on Twitter @StayYoungMedia. When we come back, what growth hormone means to the aging process and how you can increase your own growth hormone safely.

Segment 2

Dr. A –

IMMORTAL MINUTE

This whole hour we are talking about aging and age prevention. There has been lots of talk about the use of Growth Hormone, so today we are going to explain the dangers of injecting growth hormone and the benefits of helping your body produce more of its own natural growth hormone.

*DO NOT DETAIL SECRETAGUES YET – save for next segment 

• What is growth hormone?
• When does it peak during the day?
• When does it decline as we age?
• Side effects of declining growth hormone
• Why injecting growth hormone is dangerous and controlled
• When is it actually ok to use injected growth hormone?

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Segment 3

We are talking about the aging process and how you can help your body increase growth hormone naturally

• Sleep
• Exercise
• Detailed discussion on secretagogues (Dr. A)

Judy tease DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com

Exit – 30 sec. Coming up – Medical Mania trivia. Your chance to check your medical knowledge.

Segment 4 –

Tease DD 844-Well100 – This whole hour has been about anti-aging and growth hormone. If you’re just tuning in, catch this and every episode on iTunes under Staying Young Show 2.0 or follow us on TWITTTER @StayYoungMedia 

Medical Mania Trivia – Angie from Fort Worth 

1.) What two components make up the wax in your ear?

A. Oil and Sweat

2.) True of False. The sense of smell and taste are closely connected.

A.) T If you can’t smell, your sense of taste is significantly depleted

3.) What is the average number of dreams people have per night? 0, 2, 4, or 8

A. 4

4.) A pregnant women in her first trimester is most likely to dream of which of these? Frogs, rain, or cars

A. Frogs. Pregnant women often dream of frogs, potted plants, and worms

5.) Which side of your brain tells you that it’s your image in the mirror?

A. Right

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1. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released, and yet I am used by almost everybody.

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When’s the last time you took a deep breath? This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young Medical Minute. Have you ever noticed that when you get really busy or you’re stress you tend to hold your breath? Well, it’s common to hurry through the day and forget to stop and take some deep breaths. The body needs proper amounts of oxygen to function. Your brain needs it to think properly, your digestive system needs it to keep things moving, and even your immune system needs it to ward off colds and the flu. Maybe this explains why people who tend to meditate or take yoga have a healthier body overall. I want you each day to stop every hour on the hour (except when you’re asleep of course) and take in three really deep breaths – slow and easy. I bet this simple change will bring you great benefits. For more useful health information visit Stay Young America dot com where you can pick up a copy of my book Age to Perfection: How to thrive to 100, happy, healthy, and wise. Stay Young America dot com

Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Medical Minute! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2

For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.

You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!