YOU: The Owner's Manual

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

 

About 30 million Americans have an eating disorder. But when you think about anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, you probably picture adolescent girls or young adults. That’s because eating disorders tend to appear early in life and are more frequent in females than males. But it’s estimated that about 13 percent of women over age 50 are living with an eating disorder.

Eating disorder treatment centers like the Renfrew Center report a 42% increase over the last decade in women over age 35 seeking help. And because older women may not recognize the symptoms or are reluctant to admit it, the problem may be bigger than we realize.

So today we are joined by Nicole Christina to talk about why we're seeing this trend increase in older women. Nicole Christina has been a psychotherapist for 30 years. She specializes in eating disorders and more recently has taken an interest in the challenges and joys of aging. Her award-winning podcast, Zestful Aging, is heard in 102 countries and focuses on maintaining vitality and purpose through our older years.

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

 

Ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers, and the ninth most common cancer among women, according to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Approximately one in every 78 women will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime, and one in 108 will die from it. Do you know the subtle early warning signs?

We’re talking about ovarian cancer, often called the “silent killer” because, until recently, its subtle early symptoms were not recognized. The often-overlooked early warning symptoms include:

-Pelvic or abdominal pain
-Difficulty eating for feeling full quickly
-Feeling an urgency to urinate
-Frequent urination
-Less common early symptoms include fatigue, indigestion, back pain, pain with intercourse, constipation, and menstrual irregularity.

Joining us today is Michael Swor, MD, FPMRS. He is a leading gynecologist who has been serving women of all ages from in and around Sarasota, Florida, for over 25 years. He founded Swor Women’s Care to provide high-quality, patient-focused gynecological care for every stage of a woman’s life. He is committed to helping each patient improve and protect their overall health and well-being. Outside of his practice, Dr. Swor enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren and making the most of the Sarasota community.

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

 

Colin O’Brady is a 10-time world record-breaking explorer and one of the world’s best endurance athletes. He isn’t your typical adventurer despite his unmatched athletic accomplishments including a world-first solo crossing of Antarctica, a world-first ocean row across the Drake Passage (from South America to Antarctica), and summiting Mt. Everest twice.

Colin is an expert on mindset, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author. He’s also a television host, an executive producer, and an entrepreneur who has built and sold companies. And, he’s done it all after overcoming a devastating accident - that nearly left him unable to walk - to prove that anything is possible.

His latest endeavor is his newest book "The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life." 

Colin created The 12-Hour Walk for you so that you can overcome your limiting beliefs and cultivate a Possible Mindset™ that will empower you to step into your best life.

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

Our episode is dedicated to the release of Dr. Roizen's new book The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow,  which is out TODAY! 

As the human lifespan expands and more people are living to 100 years and beyond, New York Times best-selling author Michael Roizen, M.D., explains how to prepare for a longer, healthier future.

Over the next decade, people living to 100, 120, or even 130 years old will become increasingly common--and life past 100 may not look like what you expect. In this groundbreaking narrative, Dr. Roizen reveals how current science and technology will revolutionize our ability to live longer, younger, and better.

Today's breakthroughs in longevity research are unprecedented, and this book will help you navigate the coming changes to make the best decisions for your brain, your body, and your bank account. Along with acclaimed economists Peter Linneman and Albert Ratner, Roizen explores how longer life spans will change our lives and our culture, providing the most comprehensive and forward-looking book on aging to date, and showing readers how to prepare for the next major societal disruptor. 

Patients with a specific form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness in the United States, are at significant risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke, according to new research from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. This study, published in the July issue of Retina, is the first to demonstrate a link between the disorders

AMD is the leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in people over 65 years old and is the result of damage to the central area of the retina called the macula, which is responsible for reading and driving vision. One major form of early AMD is called drusen, where small yellow cholesterol deposits form in a layer under the retina. They can deprive the retina of blood and oxygen, leading to vision loss. Drusen formation can be slowed by appropriate vitamin supplementation.

The other major form of early AMD is the presence of subretinal drusenoid deposits (SDD), which is lesser known and requires high-tech retinal imaging to detect. These deposits are also made of fatty lipids and other materials, but form in a different layer beneath the light-sensitive retina cells, where they are also associated with vision loss. Currently, there is no known treatment for SDD.

R Theodore (Ted) Smith MD, Ph.D. is the lead author of this study and joins us in this episode to tell us more. He is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and Director of Biomolecular Retinal Imaging at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEEI) of Mount Sinai.

When your child has been through an upsetting or stressful event, it can feel overwhelming. Is your child traumatized? Are new behaviors normal, or signs of PTSD? What can you do to make your child feel safe again? 

Psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz knows what is needed to support a traumatized child--and she knows that loving parents play the most important role.

In this wise and authoritative guide, Dr. Goldberg Mintz shares specific, critical information and insights into what trauma looks like at different ages, why some kids exposed to the same event react very differently, how to help your child through trauma triggers, when to seek professional help, and more. She provides crucial tools for ensuring that your child doesn’t feel constrained by fear--and can face future challenges with hope and resilience.

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