YOU: The Owner's Manual

Dr. Mike chats with Jean Chatzky, financial editor for NBC’s TODAY Show about the duo's new book AgeProof: Living Longer, Without Running Out Of Money or Breaking a Hip.People are living longer, but can we afford it? Financial editor of The Today Show, Jean Chatzky, shares how to save enough money to make your later years more fulfilling. Her new book is AgeProof: Living Longer Without Running Out of Money or Breaking a Hip, which she co-authored with Dr. Roizen. Chatzky explains easy tweaks you can make to boost your health and wealth as you age. Find out the three big numbers you should know before you retire (hint: they aren't your credit score!) and the perfect amount you should save to stop worrying about money for the future. Dr. Mike also discusses the top news of the week, including how to turn on your genes for better health and improved longevity. Bonus! 6 Collagen-Boosting Foods for Younger Skin

Do cell phones cause cancer? Does caffeine make you live longer? How much sleep do you actually need?Do cell phones cause cancer? Does caffeine make you live longer? How much sleep do you actually need? These are the health questions that we never seem to stop asking. Doctor-turned-journalist James Hamblin explores the answers to these questions and more with an illuminating and funny take in his book, If Our Bodies Could Talk. Hamblin draws knowledge from his own medical training as well from hundreds of interviews with scientists and medical professionals. Taking potentially boring health information and turning it into accessible help, Hamblin offers clarity to confusing health issues and helps you worry less about things that might not matter. Bonus! Do You Really Need that Medical Test?

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:  Heavy drinking in women has been normalized; a dangerous trend. Melanoma rates are on the rise in the U.S., doubling from 2% to 4% of the population. The nine things you should be paying attention to on your body that could indicate a much more serious problem. Best and worst cities for physical activity. Bonus! 3 Meatless Meals Making You Fat

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:  Can gargling with Listerine treat gonorrhea? Twenty-six states plus Washington D.C. are lacking in public health preparedness.  Washington D.C. mayor signs the "death with dignity" bill. Will Congress reverse this? Daily low-dose aspirin may cut cancer risk in up to nine cancers. Taking with a glass of warm water can reduce erosion of the stomach lining. Pregnancy changes the brain in ways that may help motherhood. The number of women using marijuana during pregnancy is on the rise, with clear negative effects being proven. Bonus! Say Goodbye to Antibacterial Soaps

Learn the worst ingredients for your liver, plus the top three foods that are scientifically proven to get your liver in tip-top shape.Meals such as oatmeal and almond butter, avocado sandwiches, and red beans and rice are more than delicious. They can actually help boost your liver's health and prevent major health issues like cancer and cirrhosis. This week's returning guest is nutritionist Kristin Kirkpatrick, MD, RD, LD, and author of the new book, Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic -- Fatty Liver Disease. In this episode she explains how a colorful diet can cut your risk of liver damage while also helping you lose weight. Listen in to find out the worst ingredients for your liver, plus the top three foods that are scientifically proven to get your liver in tip-top shape. Bonus! Make Sense of Conflicting Nutrition News

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:  Scientists say the clock of aging may be reversed with genetic engineering. Genetic testing may spur healthier habits for a short term. A handful of nuts per day may reduce risk of disease (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, respiratory diseases, etc.). The many health benefits of optimism. Recent headline suggests a link between long-term pain reliever use and hearing loss. Dr. Roizen calls BS: "bad science." Brain activity may predict falls in older adults.  Bonus! Eat These 3 Things for Healthy, Beautiful Skin

Learn why some people need less than eight hours of sleep and when to eat your biggest meal for the best chance at losing extra weight.This episode is a continuation of the fascinating interview with Dr. Michael Breus, author of The Power of When. To listen to the first half of the discussion, CLICK HERE. Known as The Sleep Doctor, Dr. Breus takes a deeper dive into the science behind the four chronotypes: dolphin, lion, bear and wolf. These four chronotypes are based on your genetics and give you the framework to understanding when your mind and body are at their best. For example, he explains why some people need less than eight hours of sleep and when to eat your biggest meal for the best chance at losing extra weight. Have your entire family take the short bio-time quiz and your communication styles and habits will suddenly make sense! Bonus! Men, This Can Double Your Cancer 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, including the following topics:  Driving on five hours of sleep is like driving drunk.  Trump's new FDA Chief supports progressive approval for efficacy after a drug has been proven safe. He proposes to eliminate testing Phases II and III. Parkinson's disease and spinal tap procedures.  Studies in mice showed that young blood given to subjects with dementia/Alzheimer's restored neuro-degenerative functions. Daily physical activity reduces risk of premature death by 42 percent. Thirty minutes of walking each day would save each American $2,500 each year in medical costs. Can you get too much protein? The bigger problem may be individuals who get too little. There is no safe level for cigarette smoking. New reports suggest that smoking is at a new low. Mumps outbreak is the worst in a decade. More than 3,800 individuals have had the disease (as of November 2016). Bonus! A Speedy Way to Pass Kidney Stones

Is your liver silently storing too much fat in its cells? And if so, how dangerous is that?Is your liver silently storing too much fat in its cells? And if so, how dangerous is that? The condition called fatty liver disease is probably more common than you think. It affects up to 1 in 3 people in the U.S. So, even if you don't drink, this excess fat in your liver could spell trouble. In this episode, Dr. Roizen talks with nutritionist Kristin Kirkpatrick, MD, RD, LD, author of the new book, Skinny Liver: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse the New Silent Epidemic -- Fatty Liver Disease. Find out why fatty liver disease can raise your risk of heart attacks and cancer and what you should do about it. And, get a sneak peek at Skinny Liver's four-week program that can get your liver back on track. To listen to the continuation of this episode, CLICK HERE. Bonus! Make Sense of Conflicting Nutrition News

Most health advice focuses on what to do or how to do it... but, what about when to do it? Most health advice focuses on what to do or how to do it... but, what about when to do it? The new book by Dr. Michael Breus, The Power of When, presents a groundbreaking new program based on research that proves there's a right time to do just about everything, according to your biology and hormones. Hear how Dr. Breus's comprehensive bio-time quiz can help you figure out your chronotype, along with the best time to drink coffee, have sex, go for a run and more. You'll learn that working with your body's inner clock for maximum health, happiness and productivity is easy, exciting and fun! To listen to the continuation of this episode, CLICK HERE. Bonus! 6 Super Quick and Easy Snack Ideas