Sep 10th, 2004 · Cardiac rehabilitation helps patients recover faster from heart surgery, and also helps them avoid further surgery or hospitalization. Many experts say a program of exercise and counseling about nutrition and medication is key to long-term, post-surgery success.
Jul 13th, 2004 · The CD Forever, For Always, For Luther is dedicated to vocal legend Luther Vandross. A number of smooth jazz artists take turns paying tribute to Vandross, who is recovering from a diabetes-related stroke he suffered in 2003. Singer Lalah Hathaway and Rex Rideout, one of the project's producers, join NPR's Tavis Smiley to talk about the CD project.
Jun 24th, 2004 · The Stradivarius stolen from a cellist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic last month and later recovered is getting a makeover this summer. Each and every crack in the $3.5 million instrument is being repaired by a master craftsman, who says the owner won't notice the difference when the restoration is complete. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne.