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Dr. Oz 20 Minute Workout

No time? No energy? No equipment? Dr. Oz says this is what you've been waiting for! New York City celebrity trainer Joel Harper designed the following routine to create long, lean muscles, with the goal of giving you a strong, well-balanced, and flexible body.

Dr. Oz On Living a Longer Healthier Life

There are plenty of creams, lotions and potions on the market that help you look younger, but today, Dr. Oz is going to show how some people are actually living longer.

Dr. Oz's Ultimate Anti-Aging Checklist

Are you looking for ways to get healthy and peel the years off your body? Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen are back with the ultimate anti-aging checklist. Don't wait until you're falling apart-change the way you look at life and start your path to better health today!

The Diet Plan That Works

Forget the fad diets. Stop counting carbs. Dr. Mehmet Oz has teamed up with Dr. Michael Roizen to develop a diet plan that they say really works.

New device improves survival and quality of life for advanced heart failure patients Video included

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A major breakthrough in heart failure therapy is getting worldwide attention and it's thanks to research led by a Louisville surgeon.

Guidelines: Flu protection this holiday travel season Video included

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The Centers for Disease Control is launching a new, "Travel Well," campaign just in time for the holidays. It's designed to help travelers avoid both the seasonal and H1N1 flu.

Doctors seeing fewer cases of H1N1 going around Kentuckiana Video included

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Allergy season may not be the only cause for itchy red eyes this fall, they can also be caused by the H1N1 virus. That's just one of the problems sending people to the doctor in Kentuckiana.

What's Going Around

WAVE 3's panel of expert doctors provide the latest information on what's going around in Kentuckiana.

Many questioning new government guidelines on mammograms Video included

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New government guidelines that could soon limit a woman's access to insurance-covered mammograms are causing more than heated debate, they are causing fear and raising serious questions about the rationing of health care.

An alarming connection between school, stress and irritable bowel syndrome Video included

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The fall is peak season for stomach problems in school age kids, but not because of a virus or an infection. A condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, will often strike soon after the back-to-school bell rings. While the trigger may be school related, experts say staying home from school is the worst possible medicine.

Sexually spread diseases up, better testing cited

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Health officials say sexually spread diseases continue to rise, with reported chlamydia cases setting yet another record in 2008.

Which organic fruits and veggies are worth the extra cost Video included

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In this economy, the cost of organic fruits and veggies can upset the proverbial apple cart. But there are ways to figure out which ones should top your list.

Free assessment tool helps parents gauge preschoolers development

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Parents wondering if their children are developing appropriately can find out with a simple test that's free through Metro United Way. The test is designed for children 6 months to 5 years and is given by parents in the home.

Partial knee replacements now available with a custom fit Video included

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Now it's easier than ever for people with chronic knee problems to have surgeons implant replacement knees with a custom fit.

What's Going Around: Other viruses beside the flu are hitting Kentuckiana

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Kentuckiana doctors continue treating patients with the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses, but some other illnesses are making their way through the community too.

New primary care practice provides 24-hour access to doctors Video included

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If more time and access with your doctor sounds too good to be true, think again. For $1,500 a year, patients in an MDVIP practice get VIP treatment. With two more Louisville doctors joining a growing list of physicians signed on with MDVIP, there is some growing concern from the patients they are leaving behind.

Medicine that could one day help diabetics make their own insulin

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In type 1 diabetes, the body’s immune system shuts down all insulin-producing cells. Now, a promising new drug may keep some of those cells open for business.

Should kids with chronic conditions get H1N1 shot?

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Because kids are one of the most vulnerable targets for the H1N1 virus, doctors are urging that all kids get vaccinated this fall. But should the millions of kids across the country already battling diseases like asthma, cancer and Crohn’s diseases also get in line for a shot?

How a good dinner can help fighting the flu bug

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Eating healthy is always a good idea, but during cold and flu season it's especially important. Here are some foods to keep your immune system in fighting form.

New DNA test could solve the mystery of going bald

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Finding a few hairs in the drain is normal but for some it can be the start of something traumatic. A new DNA test can tell you whether you should worry about losing your locks.

A look at 'What's Going Around' in Kentuckiana

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From Floyds Knobs to Crestwood, downtown Louisville and down Dixie Highway, the H1N1 virus is "What's Going Around" in Kentuckiana, but it's not alone.

Statin cuts heart problems after artery surgery

Score another victory for the cheap, cholesterol-lowering wonder drugs known as statins. People getting an artery unclogged or repaired were much less likely to die or have a heart attack afterward if they took preventive...

Pregnant women, new parents urged to get vaccine

Health officials are stressing that it is vital for pregnant women and new parents to get the swine flu vaccine to protect themselves and their children.

More Health Alert Articles

Tips for saving calories during Thanksgiving

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The average Thanksgiving meal has 3,000 to 4,500 calories. Here are a few tips to help lower that number.

Jefferson County's first H1N1 clinics to be held Nov. 11

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Health officials in Louisville will be administering free swine flu vaccines next week.

Hundreds take advantage of drive-thru flu shot clinic

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The flu season is well underway and there is a very easy way you can keep yourself healthy. The best part is you can do it without leaving your car.

Public takes advantage of free seasonal flu shots

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While swine flu has been receiving a lot of headlines this year, the seasonal flu kills tens of thousands every year. That's why health officials from Henry, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble County joined together Tuesday to offer free shots to the community.

Research trial under way to find treatment for Dry Eye Syndrome

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A research trial is under way in Louisville for people suffering with Dry Eye Syndrome.

H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Fact Sheet

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H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Who should be vaccinated? Initial target group: Pregnant women Household contacts and caregivers of children under six months Healthcare and emergency medical personnel Everyone

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