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 1,099 News of the Week
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 15.1 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Why you should ditch your phone before bed Big rise in marijuana vaping in US teens What about monkeypox?! Gene tests could spot the risk of high cholesterol Healthy vs. unhealthy plant-based diets PLUS so much more...
EP 1099B - Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People
June 07, 2022 05:00 - 55.8 MBDespite last spring’s hotly contested FDA approval of the first new drug in 18 years, Alzheimer’s remains an intractable, progressive, and slowly devastating disease for which there is no magic bullet. For spouses, adult children, and other devoted caregivers, watching a loved one with Alzheimer’s struggle to remember and communicate is beyond frustrating and often heartbreaking. Yet, that doesn’t mean that someone with Alzheimer’s or any other forms of dementia is ever a “shell” or “gone.” ...
EP 1,098 News of the Week
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 16 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Fibrotic nash scores may help predict at-risk patients Vitamin D, Omega 3, and some home exercises reduce invasive cancer Greater coffee consumption correlates with a lower risk of Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Major head trauma ups the risk for dementia Having your smartphone by the ned helps something PLUS so much more...
EP 1098B - What To Know About Colonoscopies & Colon Prep
May 31, 2022 05:00 - 32.1 MBMost people believe you don’t need to get a colonoscopy until you’re 51. But colorectal cancers are the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and the best way to prevent those deaths is with early detection. When are you supposed to start getting colonoscopies? And how is prep getting easier? Dr. Joseph Jennings joins us today to set the record straight. Dr. Joseph Jennings is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a focus on bleeding within the GI tract. He g...
EP 1,097 News of the Week
May 24, 2022 05:00 - 20.9 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Anemia may be due to celiac disease and low absorption of iron Can a cough be related to heart issues? How bad is severe COVID? Speed processing games decrease dementia What's the ideal amount of sleep in middle age PLUS so much more...
EP 1097B - FDA Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
May 24, 2022 05:00 - 26 MBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced it has proposed product standards to prohibit menthol cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars. These actions have the potential to significantly reduce disease and death from combusted tobacco product use, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., by reducing youth experimentation and addiction and increasing the number of smokers that quit. Peter Pitts is President and co-founder of...
EP 1,096 News of the Week
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 17.7 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Emotional eating in kids, how much of it is mom's fault? High blood pressure now affects 1 in every 7 US pregnancies Weight loss and lifestyle interventions, how much do they ease sleep apnea? Dangerous germs from microplastics floating in the ocean wind up on food PLUS so much more...
EP 1096B - What You Must Know About Eyestrain
May 17, 2022 05:00 - 33.1 MBDo you often find yourself rubbing your eyes? After working on a display screen or reading a book, do you wind up having a headache? Do you seem to have problems focusing your vision, with or without glasses? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be suffering from eyestrain—and What You Must Know About Eyestrain is the book that all of us need to have. Written by the noted optometrist and bestselling author Jeffrey Anshel, OD, this book provides you with the most up-to-dat...
EP 1,095 News of the Week
May 10, 2022 05:00 - 22 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. BMI & disease duration are among predictors of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Crohn's patients in China Staying hydrated is a key component in your risk of heart failure Differences in gut bacteria in different socioeconomic groups Losing your sense of smell increases the risk of dementia Psylocibin lessens the risk of opioid use disorder PLUS so much more...
EP 1095B - The Upgrade: How the Female Brain Gets Stronger and Better in Midlife and Beyond
May 10, 2022 05:00 - 38 MBDr. Louann Brizendine was among the first to explain why women think, communicate, and feel differently than men. Now, inspired by her own experiences and those of the thousands of women at her clinic, she has a message that is nothing short of revolutionary: in the time of life typically known as menopause, women’s brains are reshaped, for the better, in a way that creates new power, a bracing clarity, and a laser-like sense of purpose if you know how to seize it. Her brand new book The Upg...
EP 1,094 News of the Week
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 32.3 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Overdose deaths in teens are on the rise due to fentanyl Blue light exposure yields impairment in metabolic function for over a week If you have diabetes, get checked for alcoholic fatty liver disease Spinal cord repair & regeneration Live younger longer by doing these 5 healthy things PLUS so much more...
EP 1094B - Conquer Your Diabetes: Prevention, Control, Remission
May 03, 2022 05:00 - 63.5 MBThe global epidemic of diabetes and prediabetes afflicts more than 1 billion people. Sadly, more than 50% of people with diabetes do not achieve their desired glucose control. Moreover, less than 25% achieve their blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose goals. In his book, Conquer Your Diabetes: Prevention, Control, Remission, Dr. Martin Abrahamson and his co-author Sanjiv Chopra, MD put all the pieces of the diabetes puzzle together, including a concise history of the disease, underlying t...
EP 1,093 News of the Week
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 36 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. What is non-celiac gluten sensitivity? Why do COVID-19 infections set off massive inflammation A Mediterranean diet prevents brain atrophy in MS patients Half of Americans now may die with a diagnosis of dementia Inadequate sleep is tied to abdominal fat PLUS so much more...
EP 1093B - At-Home Testing and Beyond
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 25.9 MBConsumers now want to test for everything and be more sensitive to what ingredients are in their food and dietary supplements. Sandra Lee is an analytical testing expert and CEO of NJ Labs, a nationally recognized provider and advocate for quality in chemistry and microbiology testing that serves the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, cosmetic, cannabis/CBD, dairy, and food industries. She says that although COVID has brought more attention to the importance of rapid at-home...
EP 1092B - The Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body’s Own Restorative ...
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 44.6 MBMost of us spend our daily lives like phones at 10% battery: we’re doing a LOT, without the mental or physical strength we need to do it all better, and wondering at what point we might stop working altogether. But a new book by an award-winning scientist shows us that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are things we can do to align our body’s natural daily rhythms of rest and activity to recharge our internal “batteries.” And we can do this by mining the restorative power of sleep…while ...
EP 1,092 News of the Week
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 27.2 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Eating healthy fat decreased all-cause death rates and more Why you might be gassy and how to avoid it The human genome What % of high school students report stress / sadness / abuse / suicide in pandemic years? Bong use at home PLUS so much more...
EP 1092B - The Power of the Downstate: Recharge Your Life Using Your Body’s Own Restorative Systems
April 19, 2022 05:00 - 44.6 MBMost of us spend our daily lives like phones at 10% battery: we’re doing a LOT, without the mental or physical strength we need to do it all better, and wondering at what point we might stop working altogether. But a new book by an award-winning scientist shows us that it doesn’t have to be this way. There are things we can do to align our body’s natural daily rhythms of rest and activity to recharge our internal “batteries.” And we can do this by mining the restorative power of sleep…while ...
EP 1,091 News of the Week
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 22.6 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Another reason to not take metformin until its needed Sharp rise in blood pressure on standing tied to elevated risk for cardiovascular & kidney events Regular physical activity independently tied to decreased risk of dementia Climate change leads to a 20-day lengthening of the pollen season Lots of napping in seniors could raise the risk for Alzheimer's PLUS so much more...
EP 1091B - Radical Intimacy: Cultivate the Deeply Connected Relationships You Desire and Deserve
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 41.9 MBPart practical guide, part client stories, part personal narrative, Zoë Kors draws on her experience as a sex and intimacy coach and thought leader to share her powerful methodology for nurturing and sustaining our intimate relationships. Zoë addresses an array of concepts, including boundaries, attachment, and self-esteem. She busts the myth that sex and love are inseparable and introduces the groundbreaking concept of energetic intimacy. Ultimately, Zoë delivers a rich and varied understan...
EP 1090B - Recipe for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally ...
April 05, 2022 06:00 - 39.3 MBWhat can you do to improve your health and at the same time improve the health of our home planet? Do you want to be a healthier and more sustainable consumer? In her straightforward, easy-to-understand book, dietitian and environmentalist Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes outlines the actions we can all take. Many people feel overwhelmed by the scope of climate change and believe that only large, sweeping changes will make any difference. Yet the choices we make every day can have effects on climate ch...
EP 1,090 News of the Week
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 25.7 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Can a wearable for sleep positioning help with GERD Medical marijuana ups the odds for overuse and no benefit for health besides sleep 15 foods that cause bloating Cocoa flavanol supplements are beneficial Should you drink warm or cold water? PLUS so much more...
EP 1090B - Recipe for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally Friendly Life
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 39.3 MBWhat can you do to improve your health and at the same time improve the health of our home planet? Do you want to be a healthier and more sustainable consumer? In her straightforward, easy-to-understand book, dietitian and environmentalist Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes outlines the actions we can all take. Many people feel overwhelmed by the scope of climate change and believe that only large, sweeping changes will make any difference. Yet the choices we make every day can have effects on climate ch...
EP 1,089 News of the Week
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 35.1 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. What test predicts cognitive function and erectile dysfunction 10 years ahead of time Benefits of dark chocolate Can coffee cure a hangover? Alcohol & LDL cholesterol Changes in diet quality from 2001 to 2018 PLUS so much more...
EP 1089B - Regenerative Gardening: How We Can Save Our Health, Communities and Planet
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 39.9 MBYou played in the dirt as a kid. But why did you ever stop? Our gardens provide beauty, food, and a respite from the world. And they can also become a source of positive environmental change. In her book Grow Now, Emily Murphy shares easy-to-follow principles for regenerative gardening that foster biodiversity and improve soil health and shows how every single yard mirrors and connects to the greater ecosystem around us. Grow Now provides a roadmap to tap into the power of regenerative grow...
EP 1,088 News of the Week
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 36.7 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Intermittent fasting: how it works and the 4 types explained E-cigarettes increase the risk of prediabetes Moderate wine consumption with meals helps reduce type 2 diabetes risk Staying fit helps keep Alzheimer's at bay Does Inulin improve gut health PLUS so much more...
EP 1088B - Reduce Your Risk of Melanoma
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 41.6 MBCancer is a formidable enemy. In fact, people born in America since 1960 face a one in two chance of being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes. However, there's growing evidence that fewer cancers will be death sentences for patients. New approaches and understandings are transforming the medical world, increasing success rates for remissions, disease management, and cures. And Dr. Ashani Weeraratna is at the forefront of this new level of care. In Is Cancer Inevitable? Dr. Weeraratna?...
EP 1,087 News of the Week
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 24.2 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Getting rid of meat lowers cancer risk Excess sodium in effervescent medications Foods that trigger asthma What happens when you exercise in an air polluted area? Muscle strength and getting out of a chain: the faster the better PLUS so much more...
EP 1087B - Energize!: Go from Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 30.7 MBOur guest today is one of the best in the biz when it comes to sleep health. But today we are talking about the other side of the spectrum: energy! Renowned sleep expert Michael Breus, Ph.D., teams up with SoulCycle founding instructor Stacey Griffith to present a revolutionary, science-based program to give you the energy you need to achieve your dreams. Are you desperately seeking more energy? Dr. Michael Breus and Stacey Griffith hear it every day from their clients, so they decided to ...
EP 1,086 News of the Week
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 25.9 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Statins and intolerance Can high cholesterol cause headaches? Air pollution increases psoriatic flares and joint pain Benefits of hibiscus tea What is the best diet if you have gout? PLUS so much more...
EP 1086B - Pasta Making in a Castle in Italy
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 21.3 MBJoin us for the ultimate Italian cooking holiday November 1st - 6th 2022 in Puglia, Italy! With this course, Drs. Mike Roizen and Michael Crupain, along with Silvestro Silvestori of the Awaiting Table Cookery School, the oldest in all of Puglia, have teamed to help you to learn experience the true Mediterranean lifestyle, learn the science behind what makes it so special, and hopefully add years to your life. In the old world, geography drives cuisine and because of it, farm animals have n...
EP 1,085 News of the Week
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 21.9 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. 2,000 extra steps per day decrease diabetes risk Long term risk of heart attack is higher if you get the COVID-19 virus How lo lower your salt intake AC demands due to climate change will overwhelm electrical supply by 2050 11 high fiber foods PLUS so much more...
EP 1085B - How Oral Bacteria Suppress Protection Against Viral Growth
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 36.3 MBResearchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans against viruses entering the body through the mouth. They also found that oral bacteria can suppress the activity of these cells, increasing vulnerability to infection. A family of proteins known as interferon lambdas produced by epithelial cells in the mouth serve to protect humans from viral infection, but the oral b...
EP 1,084 News of the Week
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 28.3 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Bright indoor lighting during the day lowers glucose levels and improves energy expenditure Over 1 mill lives have been lost to overdoses in youths 10-24 in the last 5 years US diabetic deaths top 100k for a second straight year Experts proposed solutions to the opioid crisis Social isolation drive cardiovascular risk in women PLUS so much more...
EP 1084B - Wheat Belly & Super Gut
February 22, 2022 06:00 - 36.2 MBThe bestselling author of the Wheat Belly books brings his next big, game-changing idea – how the human microbiome is evolving, and potentially wrecking, our health, and how we can fix it. In his latest book SUPER GUT: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight, Dr. William Davis shares an action plan for how we can replace essential microbes lost from the modern microbiome while eliminating the “bad ones” that cause small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, ...
EP 1,083 News of the Week
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 25.8 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Higher coffee consumption tied to lower endometrial cancer Benefits of 10 min of extra exercise in adults over 40 Best and worst diets Aquatic exercises are superior to physical therapy in relieving lower back pain Can wearing socks to bed help you sleep better? PLUS so much more...
EP 1083B - Heartbreak and Heart Disease: Breaking Bad Heart Habits
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 34.3 MBStephen Sinatra, MD, cardiologist and best-selling author of, “Heartbreak and Heart Disease,” says certain unsuspecting bad habits could weigh more heavily on the heart than you realize. Of course, there are many well-known bad habits for the heart such as drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, smoking, and eating unhealthy foods, but there are some other lesser-known bad habits that can negatively affect heart health as well. Dr. Sinatra joins us today to talk about how your bedtime c...
EP 1,082 News of the Week
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 38.5 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. What are the signs my child has a food allergy? How to make your heart work harder and stronger Benefits of Chaga mushrooms 1/4 of US adults are too sedentary Does proper nutrition help those with Huntington's Disease PLUS so much more...
EP 1082B - Tips for a Tobacco Free 2022
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 44.4 MBAlong with hitting the gym more often and starting a diet, quitting smoking tops many New Year’s resolution lists. Quitting tobacco isn’t easy, but 50 million ex-smokers in the United States are proof that it’s achievable. Tobacco use remains the nation’s leading cause of preventable death and disease and is a serious public health threat. Nationally, nearly?40 million Americans smoke, and in New Jersey, the adult smoking rate is 13.1%. To encourage?people to quit smoking, vaping, and using ...
EP 1,081 News of the Week
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 37.5 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Addressing the social determinants of health reduces cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes Even a little exercise might slow Parkinson's Fatty Liver is observed in most adults with obesity & diabetes Stair walking: just 3 minutes lowers glucose and improves insulin sensitivity Max BMI you've had predicts advanced complications from diabetes PLUS so much more...
EP 1081B - Strong Heart, Sharp Mind
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 33.8 MBThe gravest health threats to the nearly 109 million Americans over 50 are heart disease (the nation’s leading killer), and Alzheimer’s (the most feared affliction that affects millions of families.) In his new book Strong Heart, Sharp Mind, noted neurologist Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, reveals new hope for treating and preventing these dreaded conditions together. Strong Heart, Sharp Mind relies on the latest science to reveal a proven 6-step program to maximize and improve both heart and brain hea...
EP 1,080 News of the Week
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 29.1 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. KFC to serve up plant-based meals & chicken An unhealthy heart may be the biggest threat to your brain Dementia patients set to triple worldwide by 2050 Asthma may be caused by fat in your immune system Could a new blood test predict pregnancy complications? A drug might ease sensory demands in autism PLUS so much more...
EP 1080B - The Unseen Body: A Doctor's Journey Through the Hidden Wonders of Human Anatomy
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 39.8 MBThe Unseen Body is a journey through the human body and across the globe that weaves together medical stories about our insides with a unique perspective on life, culture, and the natural world. Jonathan Reisman, M.D., is a doctor of internal medicine and pediatrics who has practiced medicine in the world’s most remote places—in the Arctic and Antarctica, at high-altitude in Nepal, in Kolkata’s urban slums, and among the Oglala Sioux in South Dakota. He speaks Spanish and Russian and heads a...
EP 1,079 News of the Week
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 34.5 MBDr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Just half a tablespoon of olive oil a day reduces all-cause mortality Is the keto diet heart healthy? Experts issue guidelines on diabetes linked nerve damage The global burden of cancer is increasing Breast cancer survival rate is up PLUS so much more...
EP 1079B - What Foods Are Hot For 2022
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 25.8 MBIn 2021, the Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel virtually assembled to research thousands of specialty food and beverage products from around the world. After recording their extensive findings, they settled on five trends that will drive the growth of the $170.4 billion specialty food industry in 2022, including pasta's comeback, plant-based comfort foods, and hot peppers. Jonathan Deutsch Ph.D. is a Professor and the Director of Drexel University Food Core Lab, as well ...
EP 1,078 News of the Week
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 29.6 MBHappy New Year! Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Teen drugs & alcohol use have fallen during the pandemic FDA approves LDL lowering drug Everything you should know about collagen peptides Thinking about using earseeds? Cognitive disorders double risk of cognitive impairment in your spouse PLUS so much more...
EP 1078B - Bereavement Counseling
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 40.5 MBIn the early days of this podcast, Dr. Roizen shared the airwaves with his friend Jim Graham. Jim joins us once again to talk about his new calling, bereavement counseling with his local hospice. Listen as these old friends talk about how they met (at a baseball game in upstate NY), how he got into this work after his wife passed, the importance of finding help during this difficult time, and the 5 words you should never say to someone grieving a loss.
EP 1077B - Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean and Unlock Your Body’s Natural ...
January 04, 2022 07:00 - 35.7 MBInstead of aiming for perfection (impossible) or changing everything at once (hard and never leads to lasting change), Gin Stephens' new book Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean and Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Self-Clean cuts through the confusion and fear, showing how to lower your toxic load through small changes, smart swaps, and simple solutions, while still living an enjoyable lifestyle. The ish makes it doable. Beyond looking at the harm that chemical additive...
EP 1,077 News of the Week
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 35.2 MBHappy New Year! Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. Teen suicide: What parents should know Over 60? You have billions of potential cancer-causing cells. How to boost your immune system. Junk food ads are reaching kids online Exercise buffers against pneumonia Why loose ear crystals make you dizzy, and how to fix them PLUS so much more...
EP 1077B - Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean and Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Self-Clean
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 35.7 MBInstead of aiming for perfection (impossible) or changing everything at once (hard and never leads to lasting change), Gin Stephens' new book Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean and Unlock Your Body’s Natural Ability to Self-Clean cuts through the confusion and fear, showing how to lower your toxic load through small changes, smart swaps, and simple solutions, while still living an enjoyable lifestyle. The ish makes it doable. Beyond looking at the harm that chemical additive...
EP 1,076 News of the Week
December 28, 2021 06:00 - 27.7 MBIn this episode, It's our last News of the Week of 2021! Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know. 1 in 3 of people who are hospitalized for COVID develop long COVID How do we prevent brain disfunction? Viagara and coffee both decrease amyloids in the brain Noninvasive testing for people with diabetes Higher diet quality is associated with lower cardiovascular risk for adults who are normal or overweight Who is lacking B12? PLUS so much more...