YOU: The Owner's Manual

John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, shares information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself.Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson's (PD) disease each year, and more than 10 million people worldwide are living with PD. While the disease currently has no cure, one of the goals of the Parkinson's Foundation is to explore why Parkinson's develops in the body, how it manifests, and ways it can be managed from a medical perspective. The foundation also focuses on quality of life, making life better for people with the disease by improving care and recognizing the role of loved ones and caregivers.  John L. Lehr, President & CEO of the Parkinson's Foundation, joins Dr. Roizen to share information about the foundation's mission, as well as provide information about the disease itself. 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 6 Surprising Factors That Increase Your Obesity Risk

Through his extensive research, Dr. David A. Sinclair believes that we can slow down and even reverse aging.“Aging is a disease, and that disease is treatable.” Those are the words of Dr. David A. Sinclair, in his book, Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don't Have To.  Through his extensive research, Dr. Sinclair believes that we can slow down and even reverse aging. The key is activating newly discovered vitality genes, the descendants of an ancient genetic survival circuit that is both the cause of aging and the key to reversing it. It's not even just about feeling younger, we can actually become younger.  Dr. Sinclair joins Dr. Roizen to share insights from the book and explain some of the latest breakthrough discoveries in the science of longevity.  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 Could You Have a Heart Attack and Not Know It?

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. Seniors who eat a lot of red meat and processed red meat may have a higher risk of vision loss. Intermittent fasting/time restricted eating improves overall health. TV and smartphone screens may send toxins into your home. Exercise intervention in hospitalized patients resulted in faster discharge and lower risk of chronic disease recurrence. Regular exercise is linked to a lower risk in seven different cancers. Sinus infections that don't quit -- when should you worry? 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

Research shows that many people are having less sex, and those who do have a lot enjoy it less.Opportunities for pleasure are everywhere... from sex to food to exotic escapes. Yet, we are becoming increasingly more depressed and anxious. Research shows that many people are having less sex, and those who do have a lot enjoy it less. For more than 30 years, Dr. Nan Wise has worked as a therapist, helping people achieve more satisfying sexual lives. In recent years, her work has shifted to the study of anhedonia -- the inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable -- and why more people than ever suffer from it. In her book, Why Good Sex Matters, Dr. Nan not only reveals the fundamental problems of how we think about sex and pleasure, but also how we arrived at this problematic relationship. Listen as Dr. Nan joins Dr. Roizen to share insights from the book, as well as how a new understanding of sex can lead to a more expansive experience of pleasure in all aspects of our lives. 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 2 Tips to Keep Your Brain Sharp

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. CDC has come out with information about e-cigarettes. One finding: within only three years, vaping is linked to lung problems.  Food poisoning -- how long does it last? What to do if you've eaten something bad. Are you tempted by "free" food at work? Should parents be worried about toxic heavy metals in baby food? Chili pepper consumption reduces cardiovascular disease.  Half of U.S. adults will be obese by 2030 if the trend continues.  A cancer drug for Parkinson's patients? New drug raises hope, but also comes with criticism.  Hospital level care in your home -- the future of medical care? Air pollution is linked to depression and suicide risk. 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

For those who aren't as flexible as they'd like to be, the idea of yoga can be a turnoff.The benefits of yoga are many... greater strength, flexibility, and presence of mind, just to name a few. But, for those who aren't as flexible as they'd like to be, the idea of yoga can be a turnoff.  Roy Parvin, or "Yoga Matt" as he is known, has an answer. The poses he includes are illustrated and described in depth, and each one contains variations so that they are accessible to anyone, no matter their flexibility. Yoga Matt joins Dr. Roizen to share practical, down-to-earth advice for weekend warriors, aging athletes, and anyone else who could benefit from a bit more flexibility in their lives. 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 A Surprising Cause Of Weight Gain

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. Three studies in grocery stores and restaurants looked at seeing the exercise requirements to burn the calories in the food, instead of calorie counts. Did it work to curb intake? In these studies, it did. An epidemic of loneliness in America? Maybe not.  More Americans are dying at home than in external facilities (hospital, retirement homes, hospice facility). Sleeping too long raises your stroke risk -- by about one-third. Nurses are sleeping too little, about 90 minutes less on the days they work compared to their off days. Might this result in errors? Air pollution is tied to more diseases than previously believed.  Rural seniors are hurt by a lack of medical specialists. Tele-specialists can improve outcomes. African American patients may not gain the heart benefits of low-dose aspirin. 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

A key part of finding comfort and joy in everyday life is the practice of gratitude.Your daily life can be an expression of your authentic self, even in the most simplest of actions. Choosing a beautifully ripe strawberry from the garden or finding joy in searching for treasure at a flea market are all part of living a happier, more fulfilling, and contented way of life. Another key part of finding comfort and joy in everyday life is the practice of gratitude.  Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy -- which has sold over seven million copies in 30 languages -- joins Dr. Roizen to share how you can live a more blissful life as your authentic self. 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 a Healthy Heart Protect Against Dementia?

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. Decline in U.S. life expectancy is due to deaths in this population. Poor hand hygiene is the biggest transmitter of E. coli. Can too many soft drinks shorten your life?  U.S. heart patients cut back on life-saving drugs due to cost. Sleep deprivation is a big drain on the brain. Could your weight impact the effectiveness of the flu shot? 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

Seventy percent of people have never, or rarely, considered a clinical trial as an option.Clinical trials are essential to public health. Behind every new drug or other treatment option is a comprehensive study period that involves both medical researchers and volunteers.  But, statistics reveal that 70 percent of people have never, or rarely, considered a clinical trial as an option. Some of the reluctance may have to do with myths or misunderstandings. Questions that may deter participants include: Why should I do it? Are there side effects? Will participation disrupt my job and affect my health coverage? How far will I need to travel? Will I receive the results of my clinical trial? Ken Getz, founder of the Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), is working to turn participation numbers around. His book, THE GIFT OF PARTICIPATION: A Guide to Making Informed Decisions About Volunteering for a Clinical Trial, offers crucial information on what to expect, where to find trials, and questions to ask. Listen as Ken joins Dr. Roizen to discuss clinical trials and provide more clarity to this life-changing and often life-saving option. 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 Link Between TMAO, Your Gut Health and Heart Disease