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Today, Dr. Steve told us all about the Adenovirus that is turning the common cold deadly, and he gave us a little inside peak into his own diet & exercise favorites.

7:00am Segment Info: Adenovirus Info
A cure for the common cold continues to elude doctors and now a mutated version of the cold virus has turned deadly. Health officials are calling it adenovirus 14 and in the last 18 months it has killed 10 people including a 19-year-old woman. According to the CDC so far, Adeno 14 has caused 140 illnesses in New York, Oregon, Washington and Texas. The median age of the people who died was about 63. One infant also died.

How do you know if you have this Adeno-14?

The symptoms start out the same as a cold: runny nose, cough, maybe some fever and shortness of breath, but then it progresses to become very severe. What's getting everyone's attention is the fact that young healthy people are landing in the hospital and in some cases in the ICU. Those who are at greatest risk are the elderly, the very young, and people with weakened immune systems.

How does this happen?

There are more than 50 distinct types of adenoviruses tied to human illnesses. They cause of the common cold but they can and also trigger pneumonia, bronchitis even gastrointestinal infections. Scientists don't know how it changed. Mutation of viruses is common. According to the medical journal clinical infectious diseases, the ad14 form of adenovirus was first identified in 1955. In 1969, it was caused a rash of illnesses in military recruits stationed in Europe, but it's been pretty rare since then. In 2006 6 percent of Adenovirus samples collected in 22 medical facilities were identified as Adeno 14.

In other news, there's a good reason not to fight with your partner.

That's right, all that stress and worry and anxiety is bad for your heart. Not just emotionally, but physically. British researchers say picking an unsuitable partner may be worse for your heart than not picking one at all. That's because negative relationships boost the risk of heart problems by 34%. They say emotional fluctuations cause hormonal changes that disturb blood flow and increase the risk of blood clotting. To be fair.. After researchers took negative personality traits into account like depression the number was somewhat lower, but it was still significant. The bottom line? Make love, not war.

8:00am Segment Info: Dr. Steve's Diet & workout Tips
Well, today, dr. Steve is sharing some of his favorite things...

Let's begin with some of my favorite...healthy foods...

1. First up oils... Does it matter is it's extra virgin, or regular olive oil?)
oils: olive oil the staple
smart balance really tastes like butter
similar fat profile to olive oil

2. Next up, eggs.... Does it matter how they're eaten, hard boiled, poached, scramble?...do you loose some of the nutrients if eggs are prepared a certain way? Are egg white healthier than the whole egg?
great source of protein
separate yolk from whites if needed

3. Next is whole grain breads... Why are whole grain breads so good for you?
beware the imitators
look for the word "whole" on ingredient list
pastas great too

4. Next is rainbow of fruits and veggies. What particular fruits and veggies do you eat? When you cook them do you cook out their nutrients?
loaded with antioxidants and vitamins
eat them in their whole form
learn to love the greens
roast or saute with olive oil and garlic

5. Next is non-fat dairy/yogurt... We see you eating this yogurt everyday...why do you like it? Why should you eat non fat versus regular yogurt?
zero percent fat
high in protein
aids digestion
quick and easy
add fruit and nuts even honey for sweetness

7. Lastly is lean protein... How important is protein?
fish and chicken
easy to prepare
high in protein
low in fat
fish high in omega 3's
eat at least two days a week

And now let's workout! Here are some great exercises you can do at home...

8. First up we've got a jump rope.... Why do you like jump roping? How many calories does it burn?
jump ropes are cheap and easy to use
great for cardio
start with 10 to 20 mins
burns about 12 calories a minute

9. Next up.... An exercise ball...what's so good about an exercise ball?
great for core strength
abdominals and balance
doubles as an exercise bench

10. And lastly...adjustable dumb bells. How do you know what size dumb bells to use?
Can do a variety of exercises
Weight resistance training boosts metabolism
Add weights to cardio workout
Fights osteoporosis