YOU: The Owner's Manual
577 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsYOU: The Owner’s Manual series of bestselling books; lecturer, TV personality, and radio talk show personality; advocate of exercise and living the healthy life – and he practices what he preaches.
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EP 953 News of the Week
August 13, 2019 06:00Every 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. How do you get your nutrients -- food or supplements? Can racket sports give you a longer, fitter life? Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks. Why not everyone should sleep with a white noise machine. Everything you need to know about brain injuries (even mild ones). Blueberries promote heart health. Younger gout p...
EP 952B - Banish the Fear of Falling
August 06, 2019 06:00A simple fall can turn into something much more serious -- even death.As you age, the risk of falling increases. Even your living room carpet can be a culprit. Why is this important? Because a simple fall can turn into something much more serious -- even death. The good news is, you don't have to live in fear of stumbling and tumbling. Carol Clements, author of Better Balance for Life: Banish the Fear of Falling with Simple Activities Added to Your Everyday Routine, joins Dr. Roizen to s...
EP 952 News of the Week
August 06, 2019 06:00Every 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 finds residual pesticides, antibiotics, and growth hormones in non-organic milk. Should you worry? Sitting is bad for your health, but is all sitting bad? Just 30 minutes of light exercise keeps deadly strokes at bay. How to prevent exercise accidents. 10 ways to lower the cancer risk of grilling. Secrets of losi...
EP 951B - Mediterranean Diet for Diabetes Management
July 30, 2019 06:00Amy Riolo, an expert in olive oil, shares benefits of the Mediterranean diet for those living with diabetes.If you're living with diabetes, it's important to keep close tabs on the foods you eat so as to keep your symptoms in check. Now, one diet has been deemed the "gold standard" in diabetes care. The Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2019, cites evidenc...
EP 951 News of the Week
July 30, 2019 06:00Every 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. Low-carb diet linked to a number of severe diseases. Teen sexting may not always spell trouble. This past flu season was the longest in 10 years. Medical schools are starting to diversify. What does elevated liver enzymes mean in kids? Maybe nothing. When elders leave the hospital, falls are more common. The disturbin...
EP 950 News of the Week
July 23, 2019 06:00Every 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. Heartburn drugs again tied to fatal risks. Young adults see less harm in tobacco products. A million people a day get sexual infections warns the WHO. Opioids put Alzheimer's patients at risk for pneumonia. Vitamin D failed to prevent type 2 diabetes. Latest on improving mobility. Disrupted microbiome linked to breast...
EP 950B - Bioethicist’s Personal Struggle with Opioids
July 23, 2019 06:00Travis Rieder's experience with opioids after a motorcycle accident exposes a dark secret of American pain management.When Travis Rieder, PhD, was in a motorcycle accident in May 2015, he couldn't have imagined what would follow. It was the most severe trauma he'd ever experienced. Having to endure half a dozen surgeries, in addition to the excruciating pain of the accident itself, he found opioids to be both miraculous and essential to his recovery. At the time, he didn't realize what the...
EP 949B - Robot, Take the Wheel: Future of Driverless Cars
July 16, 2019 06:00No matter how you perceive the future of technology, the fact is, it's coming.Many people view technological advances as a good thing; progress. Others resist change, and meet these advances with skepticism -- and sometimes fear. If you've ever watched an episode of the futuristic Netflix show, Black Mirror, you might be leaning towards the latter. No matter how you perceive the future of technology, the fact is, it's coming. We already have automobiles that essentially drive and park the...
EP 949 News of the Week
July 16, 2019 06:00Every 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. Time restricted feeding improves markers of aging and gene function in as few as four days. Pear shape healthier than apple shape -- in more ways than one. Gut bacteria supplements help prevent diabetes. Residue of pesticides found in non-organic milk. Low-fat diet high in produce decreases risk of dying of breast cancer...
EP 948 News of the Week
July 09, 2019 06:00Every 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. Your bottled water has plastic in it. Should you worry? Should everyone take statins, even if they don't have high cholesterol? Skipping breakfast before exercising -- will it help you lose weight, or not? Premature menopause affects physical function in women. FDA warns of hidden ingredients in sex enhancement products...
EP 948B - Fighting For My Life
July 09, 2019 06:00Painfully familiar with Alzheimer’s because of her family history and her experience as a nurse, Jamie Tyrone felt as if she had a ticking time-bomb inside her after undergoing genetic testing.Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned she had a genetic predisposition toward Alzheimer’s disease. Her genes translated to a 91% chance she would contract the disease during her lifetime. Painfully familiar with Alzheimer’s because of her family history and her experience as a nurse, ...
EP 947 News of the Week
July 02, 2019 06:00Every 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. Are veggie chips healthier than regular potato chips? Not so much. Good blood pressure and blood sugar stats can prevent heart block. Drinking red wine for heart health? You may want to rethink. Improvements in U.S. air quality prior to the Trump administration saved lives. What will the Trump EPA era bring? Weight train...
EP 947B - Bottle of Lies: The Truth About Generic Drug Safety
July 02, 2019 06:00According to investigative journalist, Katherine Eban, there is a lot of fraud going on with generic medications -- putting patient safety at risk.Today, 90 percent of our pharmaceutical market is comprised of generics, the majority of which are manufactured overseas. The thought is that these drugs are as effective as their brand-name counterparts, just less expensive. Is that really true? According to investigative journalist, Katherine Eban, there is a lot of fraud going on with these ...
EP 946 News of the Week
June 25, 2019 06:00Every 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. Links between breast and prostate cancer causes (and prevention measures). Soda taxes are a no-brainer for good health. After all, why is it okay for a company to sell you something that essentially poisons you? Eating processed food for two weeks does this to your body. Pool chemicals harm thousands each summer. What to...
EP 946B - Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home
June 25, 2019 06:00Going natural isn’t just a better way to a cleaner home—it’s vital to the health of our bodies, our families, and our planet.Scientific evidence points to a clear link between household chemicals and a number of diseases and chronic health issues. Becky Rapinchuk, author of Clean Mama’s Guide to a Healthy Home: The Simple, Room-by-Room Plan for a Natural Home and creator of the popular cleaning website Clean Mama, believes cleanliness should be about detoxing, embracing organic, all-natural ...
EP 945B - Ancient Foods that Keep Your Microbiome Healthy
June 18, 2019 06:00What's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome -- those 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy?These days, probiotic yogurt and other "gut-friendly" foods line supermarket shelves. But, what's the best way to feed our all-important microbiome -- those 300 trillion microorganisms that keep us healthy? In her book, Cultured: How Ancient Foods Can Feed Our Microbiome, Katherine Harmon Courage investigates that question and presents a deep dive into the ancient food traditi...
EP 945 News of the Week
June 18, 2019 06:00Every 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. Difference between low-carb and keto diets and which is better for weight loss. High-levels of sunscreen ingredients end up in your bloodstream. Repetition helps preschoolers learn about healthy foods. Use of med for enlarged prostate may delay cancer diagnosis. Global obesity is rising faster in rural areas than citie...
EP 944B - Why Forest Bathing Is the Newest Wellness Trend
June 11, 2019 06:00Research shows that neglecting to spend time outside can take a serious toll on our moods, leading to issues like depression.In today's fast-paced world, sometimes we forget to stop and smell the roses—literally. Research shows that neglecting to spend time outside can take a serious toll on our moods, leading to issues like depression. What's the solution? In her book, Forest Therapy: Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature for a Happier You, author Sarah Ivens explains practical tips to incorpor...
EP 943B - A Toilet Seat That Can Predict Heart Trouble
June 04, 2019 06:00Thanks to new technology, a toilet may be all it takes to keep you out of the hospital.For heart failure patients, readmission is common. Within 30 days of hospital discharge, 25% of patients come back, and after 90 days, 45% come back. But, thanks to new technology, a toilet may be all it takes to keep you out of the hospital. Nicholas Conn, CEO and founder of Heart Health Intelligence, shares how his invention—a toilet seat with a single EKG—can help detect complications before a patient...
EP 944 News of the Week
May 28, 2019 06:00Every 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. Gene therapy may help to fight blood cancer. Diet sodas don't help kids cut calories. As finals week nears, college students' diets worsen. Heart health Rx for the American food system. Drug-free MRSA treatment. How do you know if your PMS is something more serious? For people with autism, encounters with police can tu...
Encore Episode: EP 940B - Eat to Beat Disease
May 28, 2019 06:00Dr. William Li reveals which foods can help boost your body's five natural defense systems.Modern medicine is responsible for treating and preventing countless diseases, but there's a simpler solution that can be just as powerful. In his book, Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How the Body Can Heal Itself, Dr. William Li reveals which foods can help boost your body's five natural defense systems: angiogenesis, cell regeneration, the microbiome, DNA protection and immunity. Dr. Li dis...
EP 943 News of the Week
May 21, 2019 06:00Every 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. Half of older dialysis patients die within a year. Could a common food preservative make you fat? Long-term antibiotics may up women's odds for heart trouble. Eat breakfast to lower your risk of heart disease. The state who has a lot of drivers with THC in their systems--even when kids are in the car. Fatal drug ODs su...
Encore Episode: EP 938B - All About the Immune System
May 21, 2019 06:00Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matt Richtel discusses how the immune system affects us in life and death.Our immune system impacts every aspect of our lives, including sleep, mood, fitness, nutrition, brain function and aging. And yet, it's widely misunderstood. In his book, An Elegant Defense, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matt Richtel discusses how the immune system affects us in life and death. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how immunotherapy helped one cancer patient shrink a 15...
EP 942 News of the Week
May 14, 2019 06:00Every 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. Is the Keto diet good for kids? Employee wellness programs yield little benefit in the first 18 months, but great benefit after eight years. Most diabetic apps lack helpful information in terms of managing blood sugar. Your lifespan may be foretold in your heartbeats. Nighttime snacking linked to weight gain. Hearing lo...
EP 942B - The Return of Measles
May 14, 2019 06:00What can we do to stop this deadly disease from hurting our most vulnerable populations?With more than 700 cases of measles in 23 states, the U.S. is seeing its highest number of infections in 25 years. What can we do to stop this deadly disease from hurting our most vulnerable populations? Former FDA Associate Commissioner and President of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest, Peter Pitts dives into the measles outbreak and identifies the top three things responsible for this pu...
EP 941B - How to Be a Good Influence to People with Disabilities
May 07, 2019 06:00Most people with disabilities experience social isolation and exclusion at some point in their lives.After struggling to fit in with neurotypical peers at school, work and on social media, 18-year-old Timothy Rohrer is sharing tips on how to treat people with autism and other disabilities, so that others don't have to endure what he did. Most people with disabilities experience social isolation and exclusion at some point in their lives. Not only does this hurt their mental health, but it ca...
EP 941 News of the Week
May 07, 2019 06:00Every 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. Is sparkling water okay to drink? Six side effects that might bar you from eating a low-carb diet. Booming measles cases rocket towards record numbers. Electric brain stimulation may boost memory. Brain scans reveal concussion damage in living athletes. Treating cancer patients who smoke costs an extra $3.4 billion per ...
EP 940 News of the Week
April 30, 2019 06:00Every 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. Unhealthy diets may be linked to the world's biggest killer. But, this also includes foods you're missing (not just those you're eating). Starting workouts after age 51 still has a positive health benefit, reducing risk of illness and death. Rice contains a bunch of compounds you shouldn't be eating. A drop seen in cervic...
EP 940B - Eat to Beat Disease
April 30, 2019 06:00Dr. William Li reveals which foods can help boost your body's five natural defense systems.Modern medicine is responsible for treating and preventing countless diseases, but there's a simpler solution that can be just as powerful. In his book, Eat To Beat Disease: The New Science of How the Body Can Heal Itself, Dr. William Li reveals which foods can help boost your body's five natural defense systems: angiogenesis, cell regeneration, the microbiome, DNA protection and immunity. Dr. Li dis...
EP 939 News of the Week
April 23, 2019 06:00Every 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. You might be overeating on keto. More info on sugary drinks and their link to increased risk of death. Night shift work is linked to higher risk of miscarriage. FDA has changed mammogram regulations for the first time in two decades. Novartis MS drug gets approved, but it is expensive. More Americans believe vaping is h...
EP 939B - The Benefits of Active Sitting
April 23, 2019 06:00After gaining weight at his new job, Scott Bahneman was inspired to create the SitTight chair, a tool to help people practice "active sitting."After moving and starting a new job, Scott Bahneman was puzzled about why he was gaining weight. What had changed? He realized that his new job required him to sit at a desk for 10 hours a day and it was negatively affecting his waistline. This inspired Bahneman to create the SitTight chair, a tool to help people practice "active sitting." The SitTi...
EP 938 News of the Week
April 16, 2019 06:06Every 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. Extra pounds in childhood may mean higher MS risk in adulthood. One in five U.S. adults ask doctors for lower cost medications. FDA approves drug for treating postpartum depression, but it must be injected and it is expensive. Seniors need to drink more water. Two sugary drinks a day increases your risk of death by 21%. ...
EP 938B - All About the Immune System
April 16, 2019 06:00Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matt Richtel discusses how the immune system affects us in life and death.Our immune system impacts every aspect of our lives, including sleep, mood, fitness, nutrition, brain function and aging. And yet, it's widely misunderstood. In his book, An Elegant Defense, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Matt Richtel discusses how the immune system affects us in life and death. Tune in to hear the inspiring story of how immunotherapy helped one cancer patient shrink a 15...
EP 937 News of the Week
April 09, 2019 06:00Every 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. CBD oil is everywhere. Is it safe? Is it healthy? Air pollution is killing more people than smoking. Trans fat bans are good for the heart. Genes may explain why some women on the pill still get pregnant. Depression and suicide rates are rising sharply in young Americans... this is one reason why. Plus so much MORE... ...
EP 937B - Best Foods for a More Satisfying Love Life
April 09, 2019 06:00Learn which foods and nutrients are best to boost blood flow in both men and women.If the sparks are starting to fade between you and your partner, simply head to the kitchen! In her book, Clean Eating, Dirty Sex, author Lisa Davis provides healthy recipes, lifestyle tips and personal anecdotes to help readers improve all aspects of their physical, emotional and sexual health. Tune in to learn which foods and nutrients are best to boost blood flow in both men and women. Plus, discover the ...
EP 936 News of the Week
April 02, 2019 06:00Every 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. Want to shed fat and build muscle? These are the foods you should be eating. New link between sleep apnea and Alzheimer's. Why is my child such a poor eater? Dr. Roizen has the answer. It's not over yet! The flu is still spreading. "Catch-up sleep" on the weekend may be adding inches to your waistline. Plus so much MORE...
EP 936B - The Fattest Cities in America
April 02, 2019 06:00Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at WalletHub, discusses the top 10 fattest cities in America, according to WalletHub research.Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars on obesity-related medical treatment every year. Not only can being overweight hurt your health, but it can also hurt your bottom line. Jill Gonzalez, an analyst at WalletHub, discusses the top 10 fattest cities in America, according to WalletHub research. Learn if your city made the list, which unhealthy lifestyle factors c...
EP 935B - How You Can Give the Gift of Life
March 26, 2019 06:00Learn how The Gift of Life Marrow Registry dramatically cuts transplant wait times for critically ill people and how you can become a potential donor.When Jay Feinberg was diagnosed with leukemia in his 20s, he needed a bone marrow transplant to survive. After learning that none of his family members were good matches, his doctor searched a donor registry. Still, he found no matches. Even though his doctor told him to start preparing a bucket list, Feinberg knew there had to be a better wa...
EP 935 News of the Week
March 26, 2019 06:00Every 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. Half of childhood cancers go undiagnosed. Long work weeks may be depressing, especially for women. Prenatal multi-vitamins have multiple benefits, including preventing childhood cancers. Why some kids with eczema develop food allergies (and how you can prevent them). What you eat does make a difference. The FDA is using...
EP 934 News of the Week
March 19, 2019 06:00Every 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. Scientists uncover how high-fat diets drive colorectal cancer growth (and why that might be contributing to the dramatic rise of colorectal cancer in millennials). Why does getting enough sleep reduce cardiovascular disease risk? It relates to a hormone that plays an unexpected role in both sleep and white blood cell produc...
EP 934B - An Innovative Way to Treat Prostate Cancer
March 19, 2019 06:00Advances in treatment can help make prostate cancer curable and survivable.Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer for men in the United States. About one in nine will be diagnosed during his lifetime. Thankfully, advances in treatment can help make this disease curable and survivable. Dr. Jonathan Haas discusses the CyberKnife—robotic technology that delivers highly targeted beams of radiation to tumors, while sparing healthy tissue. It's so precise that it can track your body's ...
EP 933 News of the Week
March 12, 2019 06:00Every 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. What inflammation means for your brain health in the long-term. Unless you voluntarily provide weight loss and other health information to your company, they cannot ask for it. Common myths about hangovers. Smoking among teens has stopped declining, thanks to vaping. Depression affects one in seven new moms. What to look...
EP 933B - The Best and Worst Foods for Your Brain
March 12, 2019 06:00You can help reduce your risk of memory loss by making a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle.What's the top cause of memory loss? Age? Genetics? According to Dr. Steven Masley, author of The Better Brain Solution: How to Sharpen Cognitive Function and Prevent Memory Loss at Any Age, the number-one reason for decreased cognitive performance is actually insulin resistance. Thankfully, you can help reduce your risk by making a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle. Dr. Masley reveals the br...
EP 932 News of the Week
March 05, 2019 08:00Every 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. Some cancers are rising dramatically in millennials. 36% of kids age 12-19 are now obese. FDA warns about a rare breast cancer in women who have had breast implants. Aging African American population faces a double whammy -- health and financial troubles. Depression pushes teens to social media -- not the other way aro...
EP 932B - A Surprising Therapy to Slow Brain Cancer
March 05, 2019 08:00Dr. N. Scott Litofsky discusses his research and how over-the-counter, readily available supplements may be able to increase the efficacy of chemotherapy treatment.In 2018, former U.S. senator John McCain died from glioblastoma, a very aggressive type of brain cancer. While it doesn't travel to other parts of the body, this cancer can rapidly grow between brain cells, killing the majority of people who have it. But, thanks to developments in chemotherapy, about 48% of people with glioblasto...
EP 931B - The Power of a Good Book
February 26, 2019 08:00Author Meghan Cox Gurdon argues that reading aloud has innumerable emotional health benefits.In a technology-obsessed society, how can you slow down, be present and regain your focus? In her book The Enchanted House: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction, author Meghan Cox Gurdon argues that reading aloud has innumerable emotional health benefits that can improve the lives of both the reader and the listener. Gurdon says if there's one sacrifice to make for the peo...
EP 931 News of the Week
February 26, 2019 08:00Every 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. Dementia linked to the "bugs" in your gut. Mushrooms are one of the healthiest, low-calorie foods you can eat. More than half of American adults have unhealthy hearts. Fruit juices for kids and adults may contain lead and arsenic. One-third of Americans are sleep deprived. Would you consider AI devices in your bedroom i...
EP 930 News of the Week
February 19, 2019 08:00Every 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. Eating more fiber and whole grains leads to a 5-35% reduced risk of disease and death. Surprising way the lure of junk food. Fried food may be killing you. What's the worst variety? Dr. Mike provides the scoop. Can an hour of exercise prevent depression? Even 20 minutes can be helpful. Heart attack and stroke not only co...
EP 930B - What's Coming to Grocery Shelves in 2019?
February 19, 2019 08:00Learn about health food trends that will emerge this year.Registered dietician and President of 80 Twenty Nutrition Christy Brissette reveals the health food trends that will emerge this year—and explains if they're actually healthy. Brissette predicts the biggest changes will come to meats and proteins. She expects a rise in popularity in plant-based proteins, especially those that are quick and easy to prepare such as pea protein. She also anticipates seeing more blended burgers in stor...
EP 929 News of the Week
February 12, 2019 08:00Every 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. Less beef and more beans! Why that's good for the planet. Celebrities fighting over the keto diet. What's the real truth? Keep moving to keep your brain sharp in old age. When preschoolers (age 2-5) gain weight too fast, they have a life-long surge in obesity. Too little sleep tied to increased heart disease risk. Canc...