YOU: The Owner's Manual

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. Study on prevention of dementia: doing just five things decreases your risk, no matter your genetics. Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant. How much caffeine may trigger a migraine? Getting the right med after a heart attack depends on where you live in the country. Climate change proves dangerous for kidney patients. How exercise lowers risk of Alzheimer's by changing your brain. 79% of primary care physicians are burned out. Epilepsy patients may live longer with specialist care. Social stress tied to lower bone density after menopause. 2% of women are addicted to opioids after childbirth. PLUS so much more... Bonus! 9 Ways to Lower Your Dementia Risk

Heart and blood vessel health is knowable, measurable, and manageable -- including stroke.Natural aging leads to artery plaque, high blood pressure, and slower and irregular heartbeats. You can do everything right, and time will still pass. You will still age.  Fortunately, understanding of the biology of aging has improved. Heart and blood vessel health is knowable, measurable, and manageable -- including stroke. Facts about stroke: Stroke kills about 140,000 Americans each year—that’s 1 out of every 20 deaths. Someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. Every four minutes, someone dies of stroke. Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes. About 185,000 strokes—nearly 1 of 4—are in people who have had a previous stroke. About 87% of all strokes are ischemic strokes, in which blood flow to the brain is blocked. Stroke costs the United States an estimated $34 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medicines to treat stroke, and missed days of work. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Stroke reduces mobility in more than half of stroke survivors age 65 and over. Dr. Joshua S. Yamamoto joins Dr. Roizen to discuss specific ways to prevent stroke. He also shares insights from his book, You Can Prevent a Stroke, co-authored with Dr. Kristin Thomas.  Bonus Opioid-Free Ways to Beat 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. Biggest source of salmonella.  Active sex life before heart attacks leads to greater survival rate post-heart attack. Is sugar as bad for kids as it is for adults? It could be much worse. Anemia linked to risk for dementia. One in ten adults binge drink. New Alzheimer's blood test 94% accurate. Poorer U.S. patients are 52% less likely to get their blood pressure under control. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Is Drinking Coffee Really Good for You?

A breakthrough study, led by the Min Research Group, has garnered a better understanding of how sunlight-induced DNA damage is initially recognized for repair in cells.Ultraviolet light from the sun is a ubiquitous carcinogen that can inflict structural damage to the cellular DNA. It is one of the oldest known source of gene mutation. Failure in removing and restoring damaged parts of DNA in a timely fashion can have detrimental outcomes and lead to skin cancers. A breakthrough study, led by the Min Research Group and Dr. Jung-Hyun Min, has garnered a better understanding of how sunlight-induced DNA damage is initially recognized for repair in cells.  Dr. Min joins Dr. Roizen to discuss the study's findings. She also shares some of the other causes of DNA structural damage, including free radicals (pollution, cigarette smoke, red meat, grilled meats). Bonus 5 Sneaky Threats to Your Heart Health

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. Boys are hitting puberty earlier, partly due to this reason. Mosquitoes are coming north -- get prepared with long sleeves and DEET. Deadly fungal infection has emerged in part due to climate change. Is turkey bacon actually healthier than regular bacon? Possible link between diabetes and heart failure in men. Testosterone therapy may threaten your heart. PLUS so much more... Bonus! How Optimism Can Help You Live Longer

James Chodosh, MD, MPH, joins Dr. Roizen to discuss the shingles virus, why it can be dangerous when manifesting in the eye, and how you can prevent it.Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which first enters the body as chickenpox and never leaves. The virus stays dormant in sensory nerve roots, and in about one-third of individuals reactivates later in life as shingles. It often appears as an angry red rash on the torso, but about 20 percent of cases show up in the eye area on one side of the face -- typically with redness on and around the eyelid, and sometimes on the forehead and scalp. According to research, these cases of shingles on the eye are on the rise. James Chodosh, MD, MPH, joins Dr. Roizen to discuss the shingles virus, why it can be dangerous when manifesting in the eye, and how you can prevent it. Bonus How Your Blood Type Affects Your Disease Risk

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. More U.S. teens are trying to lose weight than in years past, and many are developing eating disorders. Clues to as why women have higher odds for developing Alzheimer's. Heart benefits of soy. Can learning a foreign language prevent dementia? Money motivates smokers to quit long-term. Climate scientists predict climate change will produce more dangerous heat waves. Having sex before surgery makes you more calm and allows you to experience less pain. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Want to Lose Weight? Eat Less of This

It's estimated that there are 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths each year due to foodborne illnesses.One in six Americans experience a foodborne illness each year -- and that just represents cases that have been reported. Unfortunately, these illnesses can be quite serious. In a year, it's estimated that there are 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. But, the good news is, many incidences are highly preventable.  Shelley Feist, Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE), discusses the four key steps to reduce your risk of food poisoning, including: Clean (hand-washing, proper washing/drying of fruits and vegetables) Separate (individual cutting boards, keeping counter-tops clean) Cook (don't under-cook foods) Chill (getting foods in the fridge within 60-90 minutes, know the internal temp of your fridge) Listen as Feist joins Dr. Roizen to expand upon these steps, as well as share additional information on foodborne illnesses.  Bonus Belly Fat Is Worst for Well-Being in Older Men

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. Fruit juice is linked to a higher cancer risk. Selfie craze has young Americans viewing plastic surgery more favorably.  Adopt a diet that's good for your gut. When you time your workout may be key to staying slim. Little evidence supports chocolate as a migraine trigger. Cutting calories may improve your health, even if you're not trying to lose weight. Drinking less may be tied to a better quality of life. PLUS so much more... Bonus! The Major Health Risk You Take Every Day

Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Steven Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age.Living to an old age is a common wish, but all of the diseases and other ailments that accompany aging can cause a bit of a paradox.  How do we solve this paradox of wanting to live to a ripe old age but still enjoy the benefits of youth? Working with thousands of patients, Dr. Steven Gundry has discovered that the “diseases of aging” we most fear are not simply a function of age; rather, they are a byproduct of the way we have lived over the decades. In his book, The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age, he maps out a new approach to aging well -- one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies. Listen as Dr. Gundry explains how you can take steps to stop the breakdown of your body's functions and work towards becoming younger from the inside-out. Bonus Aspirin No Longer Recommended For Prevention of First Heart Attack