Ohio University http://fhradio.org A daily series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 250 radio stations.Providing practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments. A production of The WOUB Center For Public Media. And supported by the Osteopathic Community Information to help you lead a healthy lifestyle A daily series of 2 1/2 minute radio programs heard on over 250 radio stations.Providing practical, easy-to-understand, honest health information on common health problems and the latest health care developments. A production of The WOUB Center For Public Media. And supported by the Osteopathic Community. Online at fhradio.org 2010 Ohio University Family Health Radio bilski@ohio.edu Family Health Radio http://fhradio.org/images/FH_LOGO_SM_POD.jpg http://fhradio.org Health Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:44:46 EST Family Health Family Health Radio 2010 Ohio University What risks are involved in body piercing? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in seven people aged 18 to 50 have piercings in places other than their earlobes. Considering the popularity of body piercings, complications are rare. However, there are serious risks involved with any body art, and it's important to be well-informed. The problem most commonly associated with body piercings is infection, typically resulting from poor home treatment. Be sure to follow directions given by the piercing or tattoo parlor. Script Number: 30131 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. What risks are involved in body piercing? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in seven people aged 18 to 50 have piercings in places other than their earlobes. Considering the popularity of body piercings, complications are rare. However, there are serious risks involved with any body art, and it's important to be well-informed. The problem most commonly associated with body piercings is infection, typically resulting from poor home treatment. Be sure to follow directions given by the piercing or tattoo parlor. Script Number: 30131 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/30131.mp3 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Complications with body piercings Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2010 Ohio University How much should you worry about ongoing headaches? Although nearly everyone suffers a headache from time to time, about three to five percent of the population reports near-daily headaches. The chances of prolonged headaches indicating a serious condition are relatively slim. However, that fact does nothing to diminish the distress and exhaustion incurred by constant cranial pain. Script Number: 30132 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. How much should you worry about ongoing headaches? Although nearly everyone suffers a headache from time to time, about three to five percent of the population reports near-daily headaches. The chances of prolonged headaches indicating a serious condition are relatively slim. However, that fact does nothing to diminish the distress and exhaustion incurred by constant cranial pain. Script Number: 30132 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/30132.mp3 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Ongoing headaches Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2010 Ohio University How much water do you really need every day? Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule for the proper amount of water to consume. The suggested amount varies according to the individual, influenced by such variables as health, activity level and environment. Water comprises sixty percent of your body weight. There is no part of the body that does not rely on water to function. Because of this, dehydration can lead to a wide range of critical conditions. Even mild dehydration can significantly affect your energy level, concentration and stamina. Script Number: 30133 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. How much water do you really need every day? Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast rule for the proper amount of water to consume. The suggested amount varies according to the individual, influenced by such variables as health, activity level and environment. Water comprises sixty percent of your body weight. There is no part of the body that does not rely on water to function. Because of this, dehydration can lead to a wide range of critical conditions. Even mild dehydration can significantly affect your energy level, concentration and stamina. Script Number: 30133 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/30133.mp3 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 The proper amount of water to consume Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2010 Ohio University Can St. John's Wort treat depression? St. John's Wort refers to any species of the genus hypericum, with three hundred and seventy species worldwide. Its common name derives from its traditional harvesting on St. John's day, June 24. Its genus name stems from the Greek: "hyper" meaning above, and "icon" meaning picture. This refers to the practice of hanging St. John's Wort over religious icons to ward off evil. Over the centuries, this herb was used to treat certain mental conditions and nerve pain. Today, St. John's Wort is used almost exclusively for depression and sleep disorders. Script Number: 30134 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. Can St. John's Wort treat depression? St. John's Wort refers to any species of the genus hypericum, with three hundred and seventy species worldwide. Its common name derives from its traditional harvesting on St. John's day, June 24. Its genus name stems from the Greek: "hyper" meaning above, and "icon" meaning picture. This refers to the practice of hanging St. John's Wort over religious icons to ward off evil. Over the centuries, this herb was used to treat certain mental conditions and nerve pain. Today, St. John's Wort is used almost exclusively for depression and sleep disorders. Script Number: 30134 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/30134.mp3 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 Saint John's Wort and depression Family Health Information Osteopathic Family Health Family Health Radio 2010 Ohio University What is gout? Gout was once considered a disease of the rich and overindulgent. Benjamin Franklin plays with this idea in his 1870 essay "Dialogue with the Gout," in which he confesses the luxuries of his sedentary life. Gout is an intensely painful form of arthritis. The direct cause of the pain is uric acid. Produced naturally from the breakdown of proteins in the blood, uric acid is usually expelled by our kidneys. When the kidneys fail to do this, the acid turns to crystals that build up around joints, causing inflammation what Franklin referred to as "cruel sufferings." Script Number: 30135 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. What is gout? Gout was once considered a disease of the rich and overindulgent. Benjamin Franklin plays with this idea in his 1870 essay "Dialogue with the Gout," in which he confesses the luxuries of his sedentary life. Gout is an intensely painful form of arthritis. The direct cause of the pain is uric acid. Produced naturally from the breakdown of proteins in the blood, uric acid is usually expelled by our kidneys. When the kidneys fail to do this, the acid turns to crystals that build up around joints, causing inflammation what Franklin referred to as "cruel sufferings." Script Number: 30135 For archived Family Health programs visit fhradio.org. http://fhradio.org/MP3/30135.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST no 2:30 The gout Family Health Information Osteopathic