News and Tips
Natural: Not Always Better
Dr. Ramo addressed red yeast rice, and its use as a statin, in his latest appearance on KOAT’s HealthBeat. What is a statin? A statin is a type of drug that lowers cholesterol by reducing the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This enzyme is required for the production of cholesterol, so when the enzyme is suppressed, so…
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Stories from the Heart: A Lifelong Dancer
Susie is a lifelong dancer. She even danced competitively for the University of New Mexico dance team. She says dance was something she had always loved, and something she had always been able to do, until it wasn’t. In January of 2023 both Susie and her husband got COVID-19. Because of her pre-existing conditions, Susie…
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5 Tips for Managing Stress
Stress isn’t always bad. The positive kind of stress, or eustress, helps keep us motivated and excited about new experiences things. Eustress is what you feel when planning an exciting vacation, trying to learn a new skill, or going on a date. This is short-term stress that motivates and excites you, and can even help…
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Stories from the Heart – Chair Yoga Warrior
If you were to come to New Heart on a Tuesday or Friday at 10am, you’d likely find Cheryl wearing a hot pink New Heart t-shirt and playfully grumbling about the warrior pose. “Joslyn’s chair yoga is so much fun. Lots of yoga classes are so quiet, not this one. We tend to laugh, we…
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Do certain foods spike blood sugar more than others?
Dr. Barry Ramo talks about how food can spike your blood sugar on KOAT.
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Sunscreen, what type and how much?
Do you use enough sunscreen and do you apply it correctly? Watch Dr. Barry Ramo discuss how to properly use sunscreen on KOAT.
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A Big Breakthrough with RSV
Dr. Ramo discusses a potential vaccine for RSV and its big benefits for children and older adults.
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Olive Oil and its Benefits
Dr. Ramo discusses olive oil and its benefits on KOAT.
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What is a Mini Stroke and How do You Spot One?
Watch Dr. Barry discuss what is considered a mini stroke and what to do if you think you or someone else is having one.
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Electronic Cigarettes- Are They Safe?
Watch Dr. Ramo discuss E-cig and their safety.
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Will High Intensity Interval Training Help You Lose Weight?
Does HIIT Training help with weight loss? Watch Dr. Ramo on KOAT.
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Medical Marijuana. Does it Work?
Dr. Ramo discusses what we do and don’t know about medical marijuana on KOAT
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