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, including the following topics: Drinking too much alcohol linked to dementia (but so is abstaining). Use of opioids still remains high (four times as many now as in 1990). Most college students want children but most don't know when their fertility declines. Desperate woman, desperate doctors  How should the media cover suicide? Why is intermittent fasting so good for some people? U.S. teens have a complicated view on guns.  PLUS so much more... Bonus! 5 Surprising Triggers of Insomnia

How can you separate fact from fiction?Reading health articles can give anyone a case of whiplash. One day, you might read that kale can help prevent cancer. Then the next day, you might read that kale can actually give you cancer! How can you separate fact from fiction? Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience Gregory Petsko explains how to read past clickbait headlines and decipher what's actually true about the latest medical studies. Find out the top facts you should pay attention to, like if it's a mouse or human trial, and the questions you should ask in order to become a more informed, critical reader. Bonus! Why Are Americans Getting Sicker Younger?

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: Alcohol-related liver failure deaths rising among young U.S. adults. Why having sex makes you feel better the next day. Cauliflower, kale and carrots may lower breast cancer risk. A woman's childbearing history affects her risk for Alzheimer's. New drug shows promise to treat Alzheimer's. 10 best (and worst) oils for your health.  Rising temperatures linked to cancer.  PLUS so much more... Bonus! Ouch, What Bit Me? 10 Common Bug Bites

Dr. Renee Joy Dufault provides an insider look at the safety of the processed foods in our grocery stores.Americans regularly consume hundreds of food products that contain dangerous compounds, including heavy metals, pesticides and other harmful additives -- all with the blessing of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). How is this happening? In her book Unsafe at Any Meal: What the FDA Does Not Want You to Know About the Foods You Eat, Dr. Renee Joy Dufault exposes the FDA for adding mercury to high fructose corn syrup to extend its shelf life -- and that's just one instance of unsafe additives. As a former employee of the National Institutes of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency and the FDA, she provides an insider look at the safety of the processed foods in our grocery stores. Find out which foods you should avoid and which foods are toxin-free to protect yourself and your family. Bonus! Amazing Health Benefits of Rosewater

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: An earlier dinner lowers risk of breast and prostate cancers. Teens and ADHD: risk rises with multiple digital media use. Companies recall blood pressure medication.  Fifty percent more women are experiencing depression during pregnancy. The simple trick to make you happier at work and better at your job. One in nine U.S. adults over age 45 report memory problems. PLUS so much more... Bonus! Premature Balding & Greying Could Be a Sign of Heart Disease

Dark leafy greens are nutrient-dense, low-calorie and, according to one study, may make your brain younger by 11 years.Want to reduce brain inflammation, squash anxiety, feel happier, think quicker and focus more easily? According to Max Lugavere, author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, eating just one food can majorly improve your brain health—dark leafy greens! Dark leafy greens are nutrient-dense, low-calorie and, according to one study, may make your brain younger by 11 years. Plus, find out what you should top your salad with, from the best dressings to the best proteins, to help prevent Alzheimer's and keep your thinking sharp. Bonus! How to Hack Your Metabolism for Weight Loss

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: How to have the most fun in your free time--according to science. Is working remotely bad for your health? Surprising factor that may raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease. Do you really need less sleep as you age? No, but... PLUS so much more... Bonus! Premature Balding & Greying Could Be a Sign of Heart Disease

It can feel impossible to prepare for the upsetting news that your child is seriously ill.To prepare for parenthood, you probably read countless books and articles. However, regardless of your research, it can feel impossible to prepare for the upsetting news that your child is seriously ill. Dr. Joanna Breyer is here to help. In her book, When Your Child Is Sick: A Guide to Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Child Who Is Very Ill, Dr. Breyer tackles a difficult topic with useful information all parents should know. She explains how to deal with feelings of anxiety and worry, and how to deliver difficult news to your other children in a calm, informative way. She also discusses the best tips to communicating with medical staff about your child's health and how you can ask them the right questions. Bonus! 5 Unexpected Reasons to Adopt a Plant-Based Diet

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: Folic acid and prenatal multivitamins are linked to healthy brain development through childhood. Staying with one doctor prolongs your life a significant amount. Working long hours can raise the risk of disease. What's the "right" way to wash your hands? Sleep disturbances affect National Guard servicemen and servicewomen.  Secondhand smoking tied to sleep apnea in kids. Drinking coffee may help you live longer. PLUS so much more... Bonus! What You Need to Know About Your Body’s Natural Energy Booster

There are simple lifestyle tweaks you can make to minimize your risk of cancer and other top illnesses.Do you feel powerless against cancer? Not sure what you can do to prevent it? There are actually simple lifestyle tweaks you can make to minimize your risk of cancer and other top illnesses. Dr. Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies outline these in their book Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six. Learn all about "The Mix of Six" and how emotional support, stress, sleep, exercise, diet and environmental toxins all contribute to cancer risk. While each plays their own role, the combination of all six factors can radically transform your health. The duo also discusses which daily habits can boost your quality of life and improve the healing process for those with a cancer diagnosis. Plus, find out if carcinogens are lurking in your water and what you can do about it. Bonus! Intense Stress May Raise Risk for Autoimmune Disease