YOU: The Owner's Manual

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Daylight savings time is just around the corner and feelings of dread might be creeping in as we settle into the shorter days and longer nights. For many, daylight savings marks the beginning of “The Winter Blues.” But there’s no need to fear because Dr. Greg Hammer is eager to share his tried-and-true mindfulness practice that will help boost your mental resilience and give you the tools to thrive during these cold winter months. Dr. Hammer is incredibly passionate about educating folks on the ways in which they can prioritize and improve their mental health so that they may live peaceful and fulfilling lives.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Dr. Richard Johnson is here to discuss the impact of fructose on obesity and its possible link to Alzheimer's and dementia. Dr. Johnson explains that while fruit contains healthy fiber and potassium, added sugars and high fructose corn syrup in processed foods contribute to excessive fructose intake. He discusses the historical rise in sugar consumption and the body's ability to produce fructose from carbohydrates. Dr. Johnson also explores the evolutionary aspects of fructose metabolism and its role in fat storage and hunger. The potential benefits of a ketogenic diet and reducing sugar intake are highlighted, along with ongoing research into fructose kinase inhibitors to combat obesity and neurological issues. The episode concludes with a discussion on natural sugar alternatives like allulose and the importance of a balanced diet.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Authors Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, and Dr. Mark Leondires, have decades of experience working with patients, as well as their own personal stories of fertility treatment and non-genetic parenthood.

Together they walk listeners through the medical and genetic aspects of donor conception, common ethical dilemmas, managing relationships with friends and family members, ways to tell donor-conceived children about their origins, and strategies to cope with the difficulties of fertility treatment.

In a compassionate and authoritative narrative, they help stressed out parents-to-be find their way forward with confidence and joy.

Dr. Teresa Yang is here today to discuss her book, "Nothing but the Tooth". Have you ever visited a new dentist and been told you need a “smile makeover,” with the implication that if your teeth were whiter and straighter, you would be more successful and happier? Or maybe you’ve never had a cavity – and now, suddenly, you have a half dozen that require immediate attention. Perhaps you’ve been told you need a root canal or a crown or implant. What are all these things? Which procedure is best for your situation? Did you leave those offices thinking, “It’s not really bothering me. Do I need to get all this work done?” Nothing But the Tooth is a ready guide to dental health that answers all your questions and the ones you didn’t even know to ask. It begins with the most important how to choose a competent and ethical dentist – and ends with a discussion about technological advances in the dental field. Topics such as the cost of dental treatment, pediatric and geriatric dental needs, and the link between sleep apnea and your mouth are covered. Most importantly, it guides readers to a better understanding of the link between dental and overall health.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Fat cells, a necessary part of the body, are a growing area of research for scientists as a concerning rise in metabolic illnesses has shifted the field’s focus to the biology and chemistry of fat. University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science professor, Dennis Discher, is one scientist looking into how fat cells work.

Dennis’s research led to a groundbreaking study that proves fat cells are more than just a number on the scale – his team found fat-filled lipid droplets hold a surprising capability to indent and puncture a cell’s nucleus, where DNA is held. The finding is alarming considering a ruptured nucleus can lead to elevated DNA damage, a characteristic of many diseases, including cancer.

- The solutions and drug treatments that may prevent nuclear damage by fat droplets
- How this research has aided in understanding aging and related conditions where the cell cycle is suppressed
- How the research will continue through the study of immune cell functions, including possible anti-cancer functions.

Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.