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Learn about the 200+ health-boosting foods that can stave cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases.We've all heard the saying, "you are what you eat." What if you could eat to actually beat disease? Dr. William Li has compiled scientific evidence behind over 200 health-boosting foods, that can stave cancer, reduce your risk of dementia, and beat dozens of avoidable diseases. His book, Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself, isn't about what foods to avoid, but rather is a life-changing guide to the hundreds of healing foods to add to your meals that support the body's defense systems. Listen as Dr. Li joins Dr. Friedman to explain the science of healing and prevention, as well as the strategies for using food to actively transform health.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

How can you interpret the messages your tongue is sending about your health? The tongue acts as an indicator, providing valuable clues about the body's internal state. Various factors such as color, coating, and shape can offer insights into our well-being.Long Island based Janine Stiene, a Speech-Language Pathologist and Founder of The Spot Pal is here today to discuss oral health and how the tongue plays a huge role in discovering underlining conditions.

Dr. Bradley Nelson explains why the best remedies for stress are all about kindness and simplicity.Stress puts our health at risk, damaging our body’s systems and contributing to irritability, anxiety, depression, headaches, insomnia, and a myriad of other diseases and ailments. But, people can disarm the harmful effects of stress naturally and holistically. Dr. Bradley Nelson offers these six tips for beating the stress of daily life. Listen as Dr. Nelson joins Dr. Friedman to explain why the best remedies for stress are all about kindness and simplicity. He also shares information from his newly expanded and updated book, The Emotion Code.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

In his new memoir, Lost and Broken, Congressman Adam Smith shares with unflinching honesty how he got to this lowest point in life, and how he slowly, painfully and unevenly found his way back to having a calmer mind and being free of chronic pain and medication.Representative Adam Smith woke up one morning in April 2016 and seriously considered the possibility that he might never be able to get out of bed. Hobbled by crippling anxiety, chronic pain, muscle atrophy and a confusing cocktail of medications, he wasn’t sure what terrified him more: getting up or staying in bed. It’s a struggle millions of Americans know all too well. In his new memoir, Lost and Broken, Smith shares with unflinching honesty how he got to this lowest point in life, and how he slowly, painfully and unevenly found his way back to having a calmer mind and being free of chronic pain and medication.

More than 37 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and 88 million have prediabetes. And everybody's heard of type one and type two diabetes, but what about type 1.5?Dr. David Friedman sits down with Jacqueline Haskins, author of "Kick Ass Healthy LADA," to discuss the often overlooked and misdiagnosed form of diabetes called LADA. Haskins shares her personal experience with misdiagnosis and her motivation for raising awareness about LADA. They discuss the conflicting information surrounding diabetes and the importance of proper diagnosis. Haskins explains the difference between prediabetes and LADA, emphasizing the need for early detection. They also discuss the difference in treatment for type 2, type 1, and LADA diabetes. Haskins encourages individuals to advocate for themselves and request the antibody test for accurate diagnosis. Find more information at http://healthylada.com

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Stress is one of those problems most of us are left to figure out and solve by ourselves.Stress. It’s everywhere these days: a cry for help, the answer to why illnesses pop up (or won’t go away), an issue for students and workers, and a culprit when it comes to everything from car accidents to weight gain. Stress is one of those problems most of us are left to figure out and solve by ourselves (a warm bath with scented candle only goes so far). Dr. Sam Akbar walks worried readers through how to calm themselves in her book Stressilient: How to Beat Stress and Build Resilience (published by St. Martin’s Essentials (St Martin’s Publishing Group).

Did you know when a broken bone heals, it comes back stronger? More calcium is laid down in the matrix than before.Did you know when a broken bone heals, it comes back stronger? More calcium is laid down in the matrix than before. In fact, you're more likely to break a bone that has never been through a trauma than one that has been broken and made a comeback. Our guest today, Dr. Steve Taylor believes this metaphor also applies to everyday life. When we break we tend to come back stronger than before! His new book, Extraordinary Awakenings shows just how we can harness the ability to transform through turmoil. This book showcases people that have been broken but made a comeback following intense hardships. We'll discuss resiliency, the process of bereavement, and rebuilding hope for the future. Dr. Taylor is a senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University and the author of 13 best-selling books on psychology and spirituality. He's the current chair of the Transpersonal Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society. He's the author of 13 books, which have been published in 20 languages, and also writes blog articles for Scientific America and Psychology Today. Purchase Extraordinary Awakenings on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1608687678

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Gut health is extremely important for a well functioning brain and body, and the summer time can directly affect digestion.Dr. Natasha Chhabra is here to help identify and treat food poisoning, dehydration and heat stroke, what impacts travel can have on your digestion and so much more.

Renowned fitness and diet expert Jillian Michaels, dives into a wide range of topics related to weight loss, genetics, exercise, and the advantages of using her fitness app.In this episode, Dr. David Friedman interviews Jillian Michaels, a renowned fitness and diet expert. They discuss various topics related to weight loss, genetics, exercise, and the benefits of Jillian Michaels' fitness app. Jillian emphasizes the importance of prioritizing overall health over just weight loss and highlights the significance of nutritious food choices. She also addresses the role of genetics in weight management and encourages individuals to make lifestyle choices that can influence gene expression. They also discuss topics like restrictive diets, the importance of oral health, time management for exercise and healthy eating, and the potential benefits and downsides of fasting and alcohol consumption. Learn more about Jillian on her website here: https://www.jillianmichaels.com/

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Learn about how to better manage dealing with unruly airline passengers. First of all, it's important to understand why we have more unruly airline passengers than ever. It can be traced to the Covid 19 pandemic and lockdowns. When we were in lockdown for such a long period of time, it made us lose some of our humanity and our empathy for others. We became less able to socialize appropriately, and some of us tossed etiquette out the airplane window. Hear what Dr. John Huber has to say about how to better deal with airline passengers.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

The U.S. likes to tell consumers that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as their brand-name counterparts. But are they?Professor Tinglong Dai discusses a current cancer drug shortage that was caused by a deplorable foreign manufacturing facility that stopped exporting chemotherapy drugs to the U.S. after an inspection that revealed "a cascade of failures." But it could be worse — 4 Americans have died and 8 have been blinded after using generic eyedrops made in a foreign facility that was never inspected by the . In 2022, the inspected only 6% of the nearly 3,000 foreign drug manufacturing facilities. America relies on these facilities for most of our prescription drugs.

We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity!We've covered a LOT of diets on this show. From fasting to keto, vegan to paleo, each diet has one common focus: longevity! Science journalist Marta Zaraska says it's not just diet and exercise that helps with our longevity, it's a support network of family and friends. Join Dr. Friedman as he explores how the secret to a living a longer life may not be on your plate or fork, but rather through empathy and kindness.

George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work?George Parakevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association says it’s not easy being one of the most popular consumed dietary supplements, and here’s why: Probiotics have taken center stage, rising to popularity quickly in the past decade largely due to how probiotics make people feel - but do they work?

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.