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After a breakup you might think the quickest way to get over someone is to sleep with someone else. But is that healthy?You and your long-term partner just broke up, leaving you devastated, vulnerable and wanting to get over it as soon as possible. What about rebound sex? Before hitting the sheets with some random stranger, think of why you are really having rebound sex. Is it a way of revenge, to make your ex jealous? Or do you need a self-esteem boost? If it truly is a matter of self-esteem, rebound sex might be a way to make you feel attractive, desirable and wanted again and to erase the memory of your ex. But if it's primarily about revenge, you might want to think twice. In the long run, do random hook-ups help you move on faster and even expedite the process of  finding your next relationship? Founder and Editor of The Psychology of Human Sexuality, Justin Lehmiller, PhD, shares how rebound sex can be beneficial but how it can also be a huge mistake.

You're tired ALL the time but don't know why. Can your food choices be to blame?You are eating healthy, you exercise daily and get enough sleep every night but you're still so tired. Could it be your healthy diet that's ruining your energy levels? Think about it. Certain foods that you eat cause your blood sugar to rise rapidly then immediately fall, creating a chaotic mess of your energy levels and overall well being. What did you eat for breakfast today? If you skipped it because you didn't have time or didn't feel hungry you're not alone; 31 million Americans skip breakfast daily, which brutally impacts your blood sugar and energy levels. A great food that's easy to make and doesn't require lots of time is oatmeal. Oatmeal is full of protein, fiber and carbohydrates. If you want a little extra flavor, you can add fruit which will also give you a boost of antioxidants. Are there ways to continually boost your energy levels throughout the day? Associate Professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, Jen Sacheck, PhD, shares certain foods you can eat in order to boost your energy levels naturally throughout the day. Some Foods that Naturally Boost Energy: Fruit Fish Chicken Dark Chocolate Veggies Oatmeal Peanut Butter Turmeric Apples

Just because you exercise doesn't mean you're in the clear of heart disease. What you put on your plate can save your life.Heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women. You may think that you don't have anything to worry about since no one in your family has had heart issues. You exercise daily so you should be in the clear, right? Wrong. Just because your family history is clear and you exercise does not mean that you are free to shove your face with unhealthy, sugary, high calorie, processed foods. What you put on your plate can either shorten or save your life. Those foods high in saturated fats and trans fats do damage by adding layers of plaque within your artery walls. But, don't panic if your diet has previously consisted of fast food and a bag of Cheetos with every meal. It's never too late to add foods such as whole grains, fish, nuts, fruits and veggies to help lower your risks and to keep your arteries clean. What are some foods that you can eat and won't get tired of? President of the Institute for Fitness and Health, Joe Piscatella, shares the wake-up call at the age of 32 that got him to eat better, as well as what foods you can eat to clean out your arteries and keep them clear. Foods To Keep Your Arteries Clean: Nuts Fruits and Veggies Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Oatmeal Fish

You hear about the foods you can and can't eat throughout pregnancy. But what about foods to help increase your chances of becoming pregnant... do they exist?You and your partner are trying to create mini-mes but have experienced a little trouble along the way. You've been trying for months but don't have a pregnancy to show for it. Before heading to your doctor to begin invasive testing, you may want to try your own fertility treatments by eating natural super foods. A major super food is buckwheat, a healthy grain that significantly drops insulin and testosterone levels, which is a process that increases ovulation. When you're ovulating, your chances of conceiving are that much higher. Also, to those who need to eat gluten-free, buckwheat is 100 percent free of wheat (even though it's mentioned in its name). So... who is eating these foods to help boost fertility? The woman or the man? Both. Men and women both have an endocrine system, which is critical for making babies. It wouldn't hurt if your man ate these foods with you. Founder of the Food Therapy Program, Alisa Vitti, shares the best super foods to help increase your fertility, why these foods are so beneficial for conceiving and foods to stay away from when you're trying to procreate. Foods That Help Boost Fertility: Buckwheat Egg Yolks Chick Peas Avocado Cinnamon Turmeric Sunflower Seeds Pumpkin Seeds Foods To Stay Away From: Dairy Sugar Caffeine

News of the week, toxic dangers, and plastic surgery secrets. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from the docs!  Dr. Mike and co-host Joe Galuski discuss more of the most prevalent health news you need to know from the past week. Plus, find out "What's Toxic & What's Not" from toxicologist and regular contributor, Gary Ginsberg. More from RealAge Bedroom Do's and Don'ts

Cancer therapy is not an exact science, and often ends in trial and error. What if your doctor could know beforehand how your cancer would respond?Treating cancer isn't the same for everyone. Sometimes several drugs are tried while the patient just gets sicker. But what if your doctor could know beforehand how your cancer will respond to a certain therapy? That's where Champions TumorGrafts come in. Using an individualized approach to cancer treatment, the TumorGraft helps find the right drug for a specific person's cancer -- without testing on the patient. David Sidransky, MD, explains how this personalized cancer treatment works. Dr. Sidransky is a world-renowned oncologist and chairman of the board of directors for Champions Oncology. Learn how this remarkable technology can improve treatment and extend the lives of cancer patients. Bonus! More from RealAge Mind Over Migraines

Join Dr. Roizen and his expert guests for the latest health news, wellness advice and most up-to-date research from around the world.World-renowned physician, Dr. Michael Roizen, MD, continues to update your understanding of the meaning of health by providing an in-depth review of the most impactful health headlines.  Joined by his co-host, Joe Galuski, they discuss the health news that matters most to you. The duo is later joined by David Sidransky, MD, world renowned oncologist and scientist. Dr. Sidransky will discuss his work with Champions TumorGraft, which aims to find the right drug or combination of drugs to personalize cancer treatments. Bonus! RealAge Tip Preventive Mastectomy: Pros and Cons

Do you suffer from red irritated eyes, itchiness or swelling in your eyes? It could be conjunctivitis, better known as pinkeye.Sports broadcaster, Bob Costas, recently brought national attention to pinkeye during the Winter Olympics. He was the butt of the joke on many late night talk programs; however, pinkeye and eye infections are nothing to take lightly. Pinkeye or conjunctivitis is an infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is the membrane lining of the eyelid. Symptoms include red irritated eyes, itchiness, swelling and watery eyes. Pinkeye can be extremely contagious and you should seek consultation from a physician if you have any symptoms you feel may be an infection. Be prepared and have a history of what occurred and when. A vision exam may be necessary. Knowing your symptoms is important as there are different forms of pinkeye, including Herpetic Conjunctivitis (herpes of the eye). Costas's eye infection probably was more likely Periocular Celuitis, which is an infection of the skin surrounding the eye and can be treated with eye drops and oral antibiotics. If your symptoms persist seek Opthamologist. And ladies...if you have pinkeye, throw out that makeup! Better safe, than sorry. In this segment, Dr. Lorrie Metzler discusses pinkeye and eye infections, as well as important information should you start to see red.

Sporting events such as snowboarding and skiing were once considered "extreme." But slope-style events have now become mainstream. How can you protect yourself from injury?Competitions like the X-Games and even the Winter Olympics include events such as snowboarding and skiing. While these slopestyle events were once considered "extreme sports," they have now become mainstream. As exciting as these sports are to watch -- and even participate in for those of you so bold -- they are extremely dangerous. And, as more people participate in these high-speed sports, more and more high impact collisions equal increased visits to the ER. Only about 48% of the skiers and snowboarders wear a helmet, causing much higher risk of concussion or even skull fracture, which can ultimately lead to traumatic brain injury or death. Parents, it's essential that you talk to your children if they have a desire to take part in these "extreme" sports. Proper education is key, as well as proper training and proper equipment and ideal conditions. Guest expert, Dr. Christopher Hogrefe, joins the show to discuss these exciting (yet very dangerous) activities being attempted at many ski resorts and sledding hills by an increasing number of non-professionals. The takeaway is this: if you are going to attempt to participate in these type of sports, wear proper clothing and equipment, including a helmet (even the elite athletes are required to do so)... or you could risk very serious injury.

A new study looked at states that decriminalized marijuana and found an increase in the number of children requiring medical intervention.A new study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine looked at states that decriminalized marijuana and found something very interesting... an increase in the number of children requiring medical intervention involving the drug. Medical and recreational marijuana industries have grown tremendously in the last few years. It's no longer only smoke-able forms that are available. There is a wide variety of edible forms that can look appealing to a child, such as baked goods, cookies and candy -- even beverages. However, these edibles also typically contain a high level of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is the chemical responsible for marijuana's psychological effects. Whether the use is intentional or not, these appealing edible forms could lend to the increase in children needing medical attention. Symptoms of ingestion include drowsiness, confusion and lethargy and can lead to dangerous breathing and/or respiratory issues. If you use medicinal or recreational marijuana, it is crucial that you keep it out of the reach of children and that any edible forms of the drug be locked away and out of harms way. In this segment, author of the study, Dr. Sam Wang, discusses the findings as well as ways to protect your kids from harm.

Heroin abuse and overdoses are on the rise. Dr. Marsha Ford helps shed some light on this lethal addictive drug.Is heroin abuse is on the rise? The answer is yes. Since 2006, heroin use has doubled in the U.S. Prescription medication and pain killers have been abused for decades. Now that these medications are becoming harder to come by, people are turning to heroin, because it is readily available on the street Heroin overdoses have claimed the lives of many popular celebrities, including Janis Joplin, John Belushi, Chris Farley and most recently, popular Glee actor Corey Monteith and Oscar winner, Philip Seymour Hoffman. Celebrities are not the only ones that are dying from heroin use. Teenagers all over the country -- even in suburban areas -- are gaining regular access to the drug. In this segment, Dr. Marsha Ford joins Dr. Leigh to shine some light on this very real problem. The fact of the matter is heroin is lethal. If you or a loved one suffers from drug use, there are many resources available to help you. Here are a few: Official Heroin Hotline Project Know Free Addiction Helpline

You certainly wouldn't think of wine and chocolate as "health foods," but they actually do contain health benefits when consumed in moderation.Wine and chocolate... now those are two things you certainly wouldn't consider to be "health foods." But, actually, both contain health benefits. Ever hear of the French Paradox? Even though French people drink massive amounts of red wine, they have incredibly long lifespans. The benefits come primarily from the flavonoids and antioxidants. In wine -- specifically red wine -- the polyphenol resveratrol packs the health punch. With chocolate, the key is to eat the right percentage of cocoa. For instance, white chocolate has practically no health benefits, whereas dark chocolate contains more healthy compounds. A recent study following 2,000 women in England found that eating small amounts of dark chocolate with red wine helped balance blood sugar levels, even in women who struggled with diabetes. This was a small study, so more research is needed to confirm the results; but it's promising for the future of both wine and chocolate. Of course, both of these indulgent health foods should be consumed in moderation. Join Dr. Leigh and special guest, Dr. Bruce Lobitz, as they discuss the new evidence surrounding chocolate and wine.

Powerful antioxidants can help reverse the signs of aging skin. Which ones are most effective?There are so many nutrients that can help with anti-aging. What's important to remember is that your skin differs from anyone else's skin. There are also various theories about why you age; some of them being the loss of hormones, the loss of cell membranes, the loss of neurotransmitters or the most recognized theory is the loss of cell energy. Why do your cell energy levels decrease over time to cause aging? What are some supplements to help your skin? The first supplement, Coenzyme Q10, is essential to your cell energy. By taking COQ10, you are allowing your mitochondria (a membrane-bound organelle found in your eukaryotic cells) to produce more energy. Dr. Mike shares his top three supplements for anti-aging and explains why they are so essential to your skin. Top 3 Anti-Aging Supplements: 1. CoQ-10 2. PQQ 3. Creatine

An asthma attack can be truly scary, especially for a kid. Avoid feeling helpless and learn how to help your child prevent these attacks.Did you know that an average of 36,000 children miss school every day because of asthma symptoms, which leads to roughly 14 million lost school days each year? Allergens, the environment and changes in temperature can all cause an increase in your child's mucus production and inflammation in your child's large and small airways, making it harder to breathe. Most parents are unaware of the symptoms associated with asthma, and most children's cases are left untreated. But you don't have to feel helpless; there are some ways to be proactive. Be careful, though. No matter how hard it may be, try not to take matters into your own hands, especially now when everything is searchable online. If you must turn to the internet, a valuable resource is Get Smart About Asthma. Ultimately, it is most important to take your child to a physician to check their inflammation levels in order to determine whether or not your child has asthma. A way to monitor your child to see if the symptoms are present is to look for shortness of breath or chronic coughing. Another symptom to keep an eye out for is if your child is waking up in the middle of the night or has a hard time falling asleep. Board certified allergist, Dr. Bassem Chahine, discusses with Dr. Mike ways you can help your child overcome asthma.

Your body has over 300 enzyme systems that depend heavily on magnesium; The tricky part? Your body cannot produce magnesium on it's ownMagnesium is an essential mineral that is found inside your body. In order for you to be functioning at your best, you need normal-to-high levels of magnesium. You may think there's a different reason why you have chronic headaches, indigestion and even high blood pressure... but did you ever think to check your magnesium levels? Probably not. Many Americans have no idea that they have low levels of magnesium or what the benefits of magnesium are. Your body has over 300 enzyme systems that depend heavily on magnesium. The tricky part? Your body cannot produce magnesium on it's own and constantly needs replenishment. One of the main benefits of magnesium is lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease and your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. In this segment, Dr. Dennis Goldman shares the top benefits of magnesium and why you should always be aware of your magnesium intake.