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Dr. Adam B. Hill suffered despair and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, culminating in a spiral of depression, alcoholism, and an active suicidal plan. Pediatric oncologist and palliative care physician Dr. Adam B. Hill suffered despair and disillusionment with the culture of medicine, culminating in a spiral of depression, alcoholism, and an active suicidal plan. Then, while in recovery from active addiction, he lost a colleague to suicide, further revealing the extent of the secrecy and broken systems contributing to an epidemic of professional distress within the medical field. In his book, Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery, he helps identify the barriers and obstacles standing in the way of mental health recovery, while pleading for a revolutionary new approach to how we treat individuals in substance use recovery. Listen as Dr. Hill joins Dr. Roizen to share how he continues to fight stereotypes/stigma and teach vulnerability, compassion, and empathy. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus Social Distancing Helps Prevent COVID-19 Spread—Here’s What That Means

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Can running help you live longer? As long as you don't do too much. What's the diff in processed vs. ultra-processed food? Does a diet rich in fruits and veggies really lower your risk of dementia? Many moms-to-be are stressed -- what does that mean for the baby. Study confirms CT screening cuts lung cancer deaths. PLUS so much more...   Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor

Robert J. Linhardt, PhD, has been actively involved in uncovering more effective solutions for hard-to-treat viruses.There are a number of viruses in the world that are very difficult to treat. Dengue, West Nile, and Zika are three on that list. Robert J. Linhardt, PhD, has been actively involved in uncovering more effective treatments for these viruses and more. Specific to Dengue, Dr. Linhardt and his colleagues have found a way to detect and treat the virus. By folding snippets of DNA into the shape of a five-pointed star using structural DNA nanotechnology, these researchers have created a "trap" that captures Dengue virus as it floats in the bloodstream. Once sprung, the trap -- which is non-toxic and is naturally cleared from the body -- lights up. It’s the most sensitive test for the mosquito-borne diseases yet devised. Listen as Dr. Linhardt joins Dr. Roizen to explain what this means for the future of virus treatment. They also discuss coronavirus. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus What Does COVID-19 Do to the Body?

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Coronavirus facts (asymptomatic transmission, why the disease hasn't slowed, vaccine potential, prevention tips). Which medications increase dementia risk? When should you start getting your cholesterol checked? Depends on your family history. Exercise has so many health benefits -- how should you begin an exercise program if you've previously never been into fitness? Healthy living keeps the flu and other illnesses at bay. Here are the step you should take. Emergency care workers are often short on sleep. The impact stress has on turning your hair gray/white. PLUS so much more...   Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor

Some pediatric experts firmly direct moms to never put an infant in an adult bed. This generic, “one-size-fits-all” message puts many babies in potentially more dangerous or life-threatening situations.For most of human history, mothers have effectively combined co-sleeping and breastfeeding to provide for their babies’ social, psychological, and physical needs. Yet, some pediatric experts firmly direct moms to never put an infant in an adult bed. This generic, “one-size-fits-all” message, and the powerful public health campaigns used to reinforce it, not only frighten parents, but also put many babies in potentially more dangerous or life-threatening situations Dr. James J. McKenna says that “safe co-sleeping arrangements can actually help protect infants from SIDS or other sleep-related deaths, which are twice as likely to occur for infants sleeping in separate rooms from their parents.” Listen as Dr. McKenna joins Dr. Roizen to share insights from his new book, Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Co-sleeping Questions, and explain why co-sleeping can be a safe, healthful approach. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus The Major Health Risk You Take Every Day

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. What should you start your day with? Coffee or lemon water? This year's flu season -- why it got off to a terrible start. 5 foods to help you get to sleep (and which ones to avoid). Why vaping to get off smoking is a bad idea. Why drinking green tea may help you live longer. Climate change results in more fatal injuries. Is it safe to eat romaine lettuce again?  Millennials are staying away from flu shots. Why this is a bad move. PLUS so much more...   Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor

When it is time for your elderly parent to stop driving? Move out of the home? See a doctor? Learn how to help them adjust to some of life’s unwelcome changes.Dr. Ken Druck, author of the new book, Raising an Aging Parent, joins Dr. Roizen to discuss how to tell when it is time for your elderly parent to stop driving, move out of the family home, see a doctor, and adjust to some of life’s unwelcome changes. He gives families tips for lovingly helping their aging loved ones adjust to a new normal as they lose some of their independence and re-imagine their best possible futures. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus Can Acupuncture Help Ease Your Chronic Pain?

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Flu cases have surged early this year.  How to know if your fatigue is normal. Obesity is being caused by processed foods. What matters more for obesity risk, genetics or lifestyle? Green tea drinkers, good news for you. TV watching and kids in school.  As minimum wage rises, suicide rates fall. U.S. cancer rates continue to drop. Strides in lung cancer. U.S. vaping deaths total more than 60. GenX women are getting less sleep than other generations. PLUS so much more...   Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor

Dr. Neal Barnard's newest book, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health, serves as a guide to achieving pain relief, weight control, and a lifetime of good health.The everyday foods women are eating may be causing hormone-related health issues like infertility, menstrual cramps, weight gain, hair loss, breast cancer, hot flashes, and more. Men may be impacted by certain foods as well. According to Dr. Neal Barnard, few people realize that a simple food prescription can help you tackle all these and more by gently restoring your hormone balance. Dr. Barnard's newest book, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health, includes hormone-balancing recipes and serves as a guide to achieving pain relief, weight control, and a lifetime of good health. Listen as Dr. Barnard joins Dr. Roizen to share insights from the book. Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor   Bonus 9 Overlooked Cancer Signs You Shouldn't Ignore

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Cigarette sales drop dramatically nationwide. Time to celebrate! Free insulin for patients in need -- but it is just a ploy by the pharma companies who manufacture insulin? U.S. veterans concerned about their health post-deployment or service can find improved resources at the VA. Why is peripheral neuropathy worse at night? Google has improved on breast cancer detection over the average radiologist.  Boost your immunity by taking a multivitamin or multi-mineral supplement three days before getting the flu shot (or other vaccine). PLUS so much more...   Want better health and nutrition? Now you can get personalized supplement recommendations and custom vitamin packs delivered to your door! Go to PersonaNutrition.com/Roizen and take your free assessment and get 50% off your order today. - sponsor