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, including the following topics: Don't veg-out on just anything. Veg-out big to increase the size of your hippocampus.  One gulp may be one too many. What's the gulp of? A milkshake.  Why Baby Boomers are missing hep-C screenings. Why some doctors are doing "weird" things with vaccines and kids. 44% of Americans are skipping doc visits. American adults just keep getting fatter. What's the solution? Selfie-medicine? Why you should take a picture of your mouth, every day. PLUS so much more... Bonus! 4 Quick, Easy Ways to Boost Your Brain Health

Your cuddly companion may also be suffering this flu season!Your cuddly companion may also be suffering this flu season! Dr. Jeff Werber gives listeners the lowdown on the highly contagious dog flu and explains why it's becoming more prevalent across the U.S. Find out how to prevent your dog from catching it, the symptoms you should look out for and the treatments available. Plus, Dr. Werber reveals if this illness is a threat to humans. Bonus! Dangers and Benefits of Bicycling

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, including the following topics: America keeps getting fatter. Rate of increased obesity is not slowing.  Experimental weight loss program "freezes hunger." Plant foods are healthier than animal fats. Grilling meats may raise blood pressure. Breakfast should be your biggest meal of the day. Tai Chi works well for pain relief.  Low back pain is the top cause of disability but it gets the wrong treatments. Eleven percent of Americans binge drink.  Oklahoma proposes a bill that requires a kids to wear seat belts.  PLUS so much more... Bonus! The Memory Issue That May Get Worse at Night

Dr. Drew Kiraly, assistant professor of psychiatry and neuroscience Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a potential way to minimize an addict's desire for cocaine.Cocaine addiction is a dysfunction in the reward-related brain circuits, causing users to repeatedly seek out and take the drug. Dr. Drew Kiraly, assistant professor of psychiatry and neuroscience Mount Sinai's Icahn School of Medicine, discusses a potential way to minimize the addict's desire for the drug. By manipulating a key factor in the brain's process of craving cocaine, the findings suggest a new therapeutic approach to decrease a human's desire for the drug without filling the void with another dangerous substance. The would be a first for potential cocaine addiction treatment outside of things like 12-step programs and psychotherapy. Dr. Kiraly also touches on the larger opioid epidemic and other addiction issues. Bonus! The Healthy Benefits of Black Tea

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, including the following topics: Women with bigger waists and hips have a higher heart risk. Daytime drowsy? Alzheimer's may be in your future. Coastal waters tied to swimmers' risk for infections. Adding formula to breastfeeding helps newborns. U.S. deaths from lead exposure are 10 times higher than previously thought. VA study proves colonoscopies save lives.  PLUS so much more... Bonus! What to Eat if You Can't Poop

According to Dr. Ben Lynch, your genetic destiny can be rewritten by making simple lifestyle adjustments.Most of us think our genes are responsible for diseases and disorders, especially if they run in our families. However, according to Dr. Ben Lynch, your genetic destiny can be rewritten by making simple lifestyle adjustments. He details these tweaks in his book, Dirty Genes: A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health. If your genes are “dirty,” or not working properly, your health may be at risk. Some genes are born dirty and others act dirty in response to environmental or lifestyle factors. While you can't change the genes you were born with, Lynch reveals how to clean up dirty genes by changing what you eat, how much you sleep and other habits. Find out the easy tweaks you can make today to help improve the future of your health. Bonus! 6 Heart Numbers Women Need to Know

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, including the following topics: Heart disease patients: think exercise, not weight loss. Does "grunting' in the gym boost your performance or is it all in your head? Why Europe has so many measles outbreaks. Best way to monitor your blood pressure: do it yourself.  FDA approves first home testing for three breast cancer mutations. Do gun laws save lives? A new study and what it shows. Bonus! Is Your Water Safe?

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, and everyone, from infants to the elderly, is at risk.Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness, and everyone, from infants to the elderly, is at risk. However, there are no symptoms to warn you and there is no cure. Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote. - sponsor Dr. Laura Sperazza provides the lowdown on this silent disease, including how often you should visit an eye doctor in order to spot it, how it's diagnosed and the common, noninvasive treatments that may work for you. Plus, find out who is 6-8 times more likely to develop glaucoma and how to dodge the big risks associated with peripheral vision loss. Bonus! 6 Heart Numbers Women Need to Know Sponsor: Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote.

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, including the following topics: Which is healthier, being a vegetarian or eating a Mediterranean diet? Sexting increases among teens. The obesity paradox -- people with extra pounds do NOT live longer. Cigars and pipes tied to same risk as cigarettes. Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote. - sponsor Heavy drinking is the biggest risk factor for dementia. Vaping: why are people getting lead and arsenic toxicity from vaping? PLUS so much more... Bonus! Coffee Doesn’t Cause Cancer, But Hot Drinks Might Sponsor: Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote.

What's the weirdest thing you've ever wanted to know about the penis but were afraid to ask?What's the weirdest thing you've ever wanted to know about the penis but were afraid to ask? Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote. - sponsor Dr. Aaron Spitz has your answer―and many more—in his book for men and women called The Penis Book. Spitz discusses which vegetables to eat and which bad foods to dodge in order to help avoid erectile dysfunction and improve blood pressure health. The secret ingredient to a better love life may surprise you! Also, find out if over-the-counter supplements work as well as the little blue pill—and if they're safe to take. Bonus! The Health Benefits of a Good Cry Sponsor: Now you can save money on your life insurance just for being healthy. HealthIQ helps physically active people save up to 33% on their life insurance. Go to HealthIQ.com/ownersmanual to get a free quote.