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Thursday May 19, 2016
Longevity: High-intensity interval training for aging and unfit people
Its a fitness promise that sounds too good to be true: you exercise just a few minutes a week, and reap the health benefits of much longer workouts. It's called high-intensity interval training. Many older and unfit adults are wondering if this all-out approach is just a heart attack waiting to happen. For a look at new research on the effectiveness and safety of so-called HIIT training, Doug Dirks was joined by longevity columnist Sharon Basaraba.
Categories: Longevity, Past Episodes
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Friday April 15, 2016
Longevity: The Health Benefits of Coffee
If you're like many Canadians, coffee is the fuel that charges you up in the morning, and keeps you running all day long. But some people worry they should swap-out coffee for a healthier hot drink, like tea. Our longevity columnist Sharon Basaraba says not to worry. Based on a number of recent studies, you can have your cup of joe with a clear conscience. She joined Doug Dirks in studio.
Categories: Health, Longevity, Past Episodes
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- January 2018
- May 2016
- April 2016
- Fri., 15 – Longevity: The Health Benefits of Coffee
- November 2015
- Fri., 20 – Longevity: Avoiding Holiday Overindulgence
- August 2015
- Fri., 7 – Sharon Basaraba - ageing gracefully
- May 2015
- Thu., 21 – Sharon Basaraba on daily habits
- April 2015
- Thu., 16 – Sharon Basaraba on longevity tests
- March 2015
- Thu., 12 – Sharon Basaraba on retirement
- February 2015
- Thu., 5 – Sharon Basaraba - chocolate
- January 2015
- Thu., 22 – Sharon Basaraba on sitting
- Thu., 15 – Sharon Basaraba on interval training
- Thu., 8 – Sharon Basaraba on aging bodies
- December 2014
- Mon., 29 – Sharon Basaraba
- Thu., 18 – Sharon Basaraba on wine
- Thu., 11 – Sharon Basaraba on holiday stress
- Thu., 4 – Sharon Basaraba on holiday diets
- November 2014
- Thu., 6 – Sharon Basaraba on shingles
- October 2014
- Thu., 9 – Gratitude health
- Thu., 2 – Facial exercises and aging
- September 2014
- Thu., 25 – Heart disease
- Thu., 18 – Understanding grief
- Thu., 11 – Keeping teeth white
- Thu., 4 – Artificial sweeteners
- August 2014
- Thu., 7 – Smile and feel good
- July 2014
- Thu., 3 – Blood clots and travel
- June 2014
- Thu., 19 – Sharon Basaraba on strokes
- Thu., 12 – Sharon Basaraba on walking
- Thu., 5 – Mystery voice problems
- May 2014
- Thu., 29 – Protecting your eyes
- Thu., 22 – Sharon Basaraba on sunscreen
- Thu., 15 – Sharon Basaraba on forgiveness
- Thu., 8 – Gifts for mom
- Thu., 1 – Sharon Basaraba on nature
- April 2014
- Thu., 24 – Sharon Basaraba on glaucoma
- Thu., 17 – Change of life
- Thu., 10 – Paraplegic progress
- Thu., 3 – Protein consumption
- March 2014
- Thu., 20 – Migraine headaches
- Thu., 13 – Blood test for Alzheimer's
- Thu., 6 – The art of mindfulness
- February 2014
- Thu., 27 – Natural growth
- Thu., 20 – Greek yogurt
- Thu., 13 – Over 50 athletes
- Thu., 6 – Human lifespan
- January 2014
- Thu., 30 – Navigating icy walkways safely
- Thu., 23 – Too much sitting
- Thu., 16 – Coconut oil and health
- Thu., 9 – Wearable fitness monitors
- Thu., 2 – Intermittent fasting
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