YOU: The Owner's Manual

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

Sugar alcohols may increase clotting risk

Talk to your doctor about aspirin use

Avoid tanning beds

Alzheimer’s disease: follow known prevention strategies

Do the “40 things” from The Great Age Reboot

...and much more!

The Food and Drug Administration on recently approved a pill version of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster weight loss drug. The Wegovy pill, as it’s called, is first oral version of a GLP-1 drug that has been brought to market for weight loss. A second pill, from Eli Lilly, is also expected to be approved in the coming months. Nicolette M. Pace, a Registered Dietician, Chef, & Nutritionist, is here to talk about all this and more!

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

Strong warning that GLP-1 drugs should be paired with resistance (muscle-building) exercise.

 Many retirement communities don’t have enough gym equipment, which hurts older adults’ health

..and much more!

Hair loss is one of the most misunderstood medical issues in America, and according to Fort Lauderdale hair transplant surgeon Dr. Brett Bolton, the truth is far more straightforward than most people realize. For men, he says 99.999% of hair loss is purely genetic male-pattern hair loss — not stress, diet, or lifestyle. If a man is thinning, he inherited it. Period. The gene can come from either side of the family and may skip several generations.

Women face a more complex picture. Dr. Bolton explains that hormonal shifts, thyroid issues, pituitary disorders, collagen vascular conditions, and other systemic factors can all trigger loss. A trained eye can immediately determine whether a woman is developing male-pattern recession — a genetic pattern typically visible at the hairline. Anything outside that pattern requires proper bloodwork and medical evaluation to find the root cause.

As for stress? Dr. Bolton compares it to an infection that flares when the immune system dips. Stress rarely creates hair loss; it typically accelerates a genetic program already in motion. Stress-related shedding is usually temporary, with regrowth following once the telogen (resting) phase resolves.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know:

Severe flu season warning – A new H3N2 influenza strain is causing a particularly bad flu season, with strong evidence that flu vaccination significantly reduces hospitalizations, especially in younger adults.

Flu vaccine effectiveness – Discussion of how well the flu shot prevents hospitalizations in different age groups.

Coffee and heart health – New randomized research showing coffee consumption reduces episodes of atrial fibrillation.

Dangers of light smoking and vaping – Even smoking just 2–5 cigarettes per day (or vaping) significantly increases death rates, especially in older adults.

Education and brain health – Higher educational attainment is linked to better memory and cognitive function as people age.

Physical activity and dementia prevention – Staying physically active in midlife lowers the risk of developing dementia later in life.

Dr. Otis Brawley of Johns Hopkins shares his insight about cancer screening, focusing on prostate cancer. Dr. Brawley explains that while prostate cancer is common and serious, evidence supporting routine PSA screening is limited and inconsistent, leading major organizations to recommend shared decision-making between doctors and patients rather than universal screening. Men of Northwestern Sub-Saharan African ancestry have higher risk, but outcomes are equal across groups when high-quality care is provided, highlighting that disparities stem mainly from access to care, not biology. He emphasizes the importance of individualized screening decisions, treatment at strong medical centers, and patient engagement, and briefly describes Johns Hopkins’ MAPS peer-support program for cancer patients.

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

Former carbs-addicted journalist and bestselling author Connie Bennett (Sugar Shock! and Beyond Sugar Shock) knows firsthand how quickly we can lose our willpower. After eating wholesome, sugar-free, gluten-free foods for more than a decade, she blew her diet big-time and packed on 21 pounds after a heartbreaking year helplessly watching her mother succumb to cancer.

Connie felt ashamed. But hitting rock bottom made her determined to discover: Why do millions of people overeat junk foods? What events, conditions, or emotions trigger mindless bingeing? How can you shed unhealthy excess weight while you heal your heart, claim calm, and shed your shame?

I Blew My Diet! Now What? is the result of Connie’s seven-year quest for answers. This engaging, eye-opening book guides you to:

This groundbreaking book—which includes entertaining cartoons by Isabella Bannerman—will help you shift your mindset from powerless to powerful while you create the healthy body you desire and the fulfilling life you deserve. For more information, visit www.connieb.com.

Dr. Sideroff is an internationally renowned psychologist, consultant, and associate professor at UCLA, who’s established innovative training and treatment programs around the world. He has hosted summits on longevity, resilience and leadership, and published pioneering research in brain and behavior. He’s a thought leader called on to speak on his groundbreaking approach to resilience, peak performance & transformational psychology. His new book is, "The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging & Increase Vitality." He is also the host of the acclaimed podcast: “Quantum Leadership”. 

Dr. Sideroff will discuss his groundbreaking work on resilience, exploring the nine key pillars that can help us navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth and turn bad stress into good stress. Practical strategies for building mental toughness and emotional well-being that will increase your quality of life.