Second Opinion with Joan Lunden - Season 5

Second Opinion with Joan Lunden - Season 5

Season 5

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Datesoct. 20, 2008 - déc. 22, 2008
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Episodes

Coronary Microvascular Disease
Season 5Episode 130 min

Coronary Microvascular Disease

Research supports that not only do men and women present with heart disease differently, they can also develop it differently. Coronary Microvascular Disease is predominantly a women's heart disease - one that is often overlooked and under-diagnosed. Is it possible to have heart disease and yet appear to have healthy coronary arteries? The surprising answer is a resounding "yes."

Hospital Acquired Infection
Season 5Episode 230 min

Hospital Acquired Infection

Hospital acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are a growing problem in the U.S. There are, however, steps that healthcare systems can do to protect patients and actions that you can take to protect yourself.

Vaccines
Season 5Episode 330 min

Vaccines

While there is no question that vaccines work and have changed our world by eradicating deadly diseases, some people have concerns about the risks of immunizations. The vaccine controversy remains-where do the rights of the public and the rights of the individual collide?

oct. 20, 2008
Hearing Loss
Season 5Episode 430 min

Hearing Loss

Isolation and depression can often be a result of hearing loss, but there are good treatments, including hearing aids and surgery. Learn about the actions you can take right now to protect yourself from hearing loss.

Alzheimer's Disease — A Caregiver's Journey
Season 5Episode 530 min

Alzheimer's Disease — A Caregiver's Journey

A diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease can be devastating for a person and their loved ones. Caregiving issues surrounding a person with a cognitive disease are unique, and planning for decline in health is critical for the caregiver.

Kidney Disease — Caring for Someone with a Chronic Disease
Season 5Episode 630 min

Kidney Disease — Caring for Someone with a Chronic Disease

While chronic kidney disease continues to rise in the U.S., Second Opinion explores the many issues faced when caring for a loved one with a chronic disease.

nov. 10, 2008
Caregiver Burnout
Season 5Episode 730 min

Caregiver Burnout

Thirty one percent of the adult population age 20 to 75 provide informal care to a family member or friend who is ill or disabled. Burnout can result from the physical and emotional challenges associated with being a caregiver. While family caregivers give of themselves out of love, there are real physical, emotional and financial costs associated with caregiving. As we live longer and caregiving becomes a bigger issue in the U.S., learn what can be done to help our caregiving community.

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Season 5Episode 830 min

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

While other cancers continue to decline, lymphoma is on the rise. The good news is that with early diagnosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma is often a very treatable disease with a good prognosis.

Depression in Later Life
Season 5Episode 930 min

Depression in Later Life

Depression in the geriatric population presents different challenges than in younger populations. Diagnosis and treatment can be difficult, but the management of depression in later life is critical to good physical health.

déc. 1, 2008
Why Men Die Younger
Season 5Episode 1030 min

Why Men Die Younger

Biological, social and behavioral issues are just a few factors that play a role in why women live longer. Experts take an in-depth look into why men die at a younger age than women.

déc. 8, 2008
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Season 5Episode 1130 min

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Since the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) was stopped early due to risk of heart attack and stroke, the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been debated in research, in the media and among women across the country. Second Opinion explores the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy.

déc. 15, 2008
Hypothyroidism
Season 5Episode 1230 min

Hypothyroidism

When the thyroid gland loses its ability to make thyroid hormone, a person's whole life can be turned upside down. Affecting the physical and mental well-being of a person, the proper treatment of hypothyroidism can make a remarkable difference to overall health.

déc. 22, 2008
Mind Body Connection
Season 5Episode 1330 min

Mind Body Connection

Can positive thinking, prayer or yoga help heal your body as well as your mind? It depends who you ask. Research into the connection between the mind and the body is both fascinating and controversial.

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