Assignment Iowa
Matters of the Heart (#106)
Hear advice from experts in the fields of wellness, nutrition, and medical science on how we can take better care of our hearts so that they can take care of us. The program also features former Iowa State and NBA basketball star Fred Hoiberg as he talks about the discovery of a serious heart ailment that put an abrupt halt to his career, and saved his life.
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What Your Heart Does for You (#106)
Assignment Iowa talks with doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and a dietician at the Iowa Heart Center ... 02:12
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New Research and Technology (#106)
Assignment Iowa talks with doctors at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics about new research and technology. 03:46
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Fred Hoiberg (#106)
After doctors found a serious heart defect during a routine insurance physical, Fred Hoiberg now calls himself lucky. 07:46
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Yucatan (#106)
For nearly 30 years Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines has been donating time and expertise to help children with heart ... 03:19
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Emotional Wellbeing (#106)
Stress and how we react to it may be a greater risk factor for heart problems than even high blood pressure and high cholesterol... 04:33
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Program Description: Assignment Iowa examines the issues and events that shape what it means to be an Iowan. Hosted by Iowa Public Radio's Todd Mundt, the series explores a wide range of timely topics and the ways they affect Iowa and Iowans.
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