Health Corner

Saturday, January 29 and March 12, 2005
9:30 a.m. / 8:30 a.m. Central
Show 204

Can greater mobility be achieved through hip replacement that is done as a simple, day procedure? Seemingly unbelievable, the answer is yes with revolutionary micro-surgery according to Dr. James Ninomiya at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Later, Dr. Lisa learns in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Richard Berger about this cutting edge joint replacement. In this Health Corner, we also learn from Dr. Brian Clark, Director of Medical Genetics at Cleveland Clinic, about the positive potential of genetic testing. Then, food adventurer Alex Boylan introduces us to renowned chef Anette Grecchi Gray at Jiko in Orlando at Disney's Animal Kingdom where she prepares a cucumber and tomato salad with watermelon dressing that is a culinary delight. Jill Repp shares wisdom on learning life skills through problem solving with puzzles. Plus, Florida Perry Smith gives sound advice on smoking – just quit! Beauty will blossom. Dr. Bennett stresses that choosing child care is serious business. Make sure your values align with your child's prospective keeper. And Dr. Lisa's thought for the day is hopeful. There is no false hope.