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73% of Americans are overweight or obese. We spend $71 billion annually on weight-loss products, programs, and gadgets, and another $35 billion on gym memberships.73% of Americans are overweight or obese. We spend $71 billion annually on weight-loss products, programs, and gadgets, and another $35 billion on gym memberships. In spite of all that time and money invested, the sad reality is 80% of those that lose weight will gain it all back within a year.David Medansky knows this struggle all too well. He was told by his doctor if he didn't lose weight, he had a 95% chance of having a heart attack.He tried several traditional diets, shakes, supplements, and exercise programs. Thinking outside the box, David discovered the blueprints to achieving permanent weight loss. He not only shed 50 pounds but has kept it off. He's now on a mission to help others attain permanent weight loss.His new book Break the Chains of Dieting – Healthy Weight Loss Without Dieting exposes why popular diets and weight loss programs don't work, and in some cases can even be harmful. He joins Dr. Friedman to talk about diets, fasting, and weight loss that really works.

Dating can be thrilling for teens. However, some young relationships can become violent.Dating can be thrilling for teens. However, some young relationships can become violent.As teens try to figure out how the world works, they may endure emotional, mental, and physical abuse in the name of “love.”Red flags can include social media control, sexting stalking, cyberbullying, and bruisesOpen conversation with your child to find out who is being texted and how young relationships are going. Don’t pass judgment but ask questions and listen. You have to be an ally if your teen needs help leaving a bad relationship.Call 1-800-SAFE or text Love Is Respect at 22522 for help.Listen as Dr. David Hill joins Melanie Cole, MS to discuss teen dating violence in this encore episode from February 2019.

What are the trendiest foods for 2022?In 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 as a Member of the Specialty Food Association’s Trendspotter Panel (SFA). He joins Dr. ROizen to talk about 2022 food trends, as well as his top restaurant picks in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Dr. 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...  

Dr. Friedman exposes hidden chemicals that may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and he shares what you can do about it.Are you having a hard time losing weight no matter what diet you try?Research shows chemicals in food, the cookware used to prepare it, and even the containers we store our food in may be the cause of the growing obesity epidemic. Exposure to these chemicals has been shown to interfere with the way the body metabolizes fat, which can lead to weight gain, even if you eat a healthful diet and exercise regularly.In this episode of To Your Good Health Radio, Dr. Friedman exposes hidden chemicals that may be sabotaging your weight loss goals and he shares what you can do about it.We hear about a common chemical used in plastics for food and drink storage that mimics estrogen and has been proven to increase fat cell growth, the biggest issue facing our nation is the childhood obesity epidemic, and how to read food labels for “hidden ingredients” that are linked to weight gain.

When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, sometimes with harmful results.When confronting the challenge of disciplining their children, moms and dads often default to the ways their own parents disciplined them, sometimes with harmful results.But mom and practicing pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones shows parents a better way, helping parents understand child development and how the ways that children are disciplined shape not only their behavior but their overall health and well-being.Dr. Jones coaches parents to understand their child’s developmental stages and their own motivations to create a family discipline plan that manages misbehavior and encourages good behavior. Her advice is packed with developmentally appropriate strategies to tame tantrums, stop sibling squabbles, and reward better behavior, to create a calmer, more harmonious home.Listen as she talks about the power of positive discipline, different styles of parenting, and her new book High Five Discipline.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Happy 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...  

In the early days of this podcast, Dr. Roizen shared the airwaves with his friend Jim Graham.In 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.

The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short connects your lower jaw to your skull. This is what opens and closes your mouth.The temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short connects your lower jaw to your skull. This is what opens and closes your mouth. TMJ dysfunction can be caused by bad sleeping habits, dental work, stress, and grinding, or clenching the teeth.When your jaw isn't functioning properly, it can lead to headaches, vertigo, pain, and ringing in your ears. Dr. Sanda Moldovan, award-winning Los Angeles, dentist, periodontist, and nutritionist and joins us today to talk all about TMJ and oral health.  She's the go-to oral health expert for the Emmy award-winning syndicated daytime television series The Doctors, and a regular on NBC and CBS. In addition, she's the editor for the Inside Dentistry magazine and a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. So let's talk teeth! In this episode, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Moldovan touch on night guards and grinding in your sleep, vitamins, and supplements for clenching, and how COVID-19 can affect your TMJ.

Help your kids gain the skills to navigate setbacks.Setbacks and failures can be educational, but you hate to see your child experience disappointment.It’s important to differentiate between traumatic events and disappointments. Traumatic events are usually harmful and result in a permanent change of one’s psychological makeup. Disappointments come from reaching for something and falling short of that goal.Children manage disappointments differently over time. Youngsters may be upset and take action; shouting, hitting, crying. As they grow older, they may think about how things could be different.Invite discussion about the disappointment. Let your child come up with answers. Change the language to suit your child’s age and maturity level. "I see that you (had an action) when you (experienced disappointment)." "I think you did that because you (experienced disappointment). Is that right?" "Next time you (experience disappointment), what would be a better way to let us know you’re disappointed?" Listen as Dr. Arthur Lavin joins Melanie Cole, MS, in this encore episode from May 2019 to discuss how to help your kids cope with setbacks.  

Instead of aiming for perfection, today we're focusing on the small changes you can make to live a less toxic life.Instead 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 additives in foods do to us, Gin explains how many of the personal care items and cleaning products we use are full of toxic chemicals, wreaking havoc on our health, often by decreasing the diversity of our gut microbes. Tips for simplifying cleaning products and homemade cleaners help reduce exposure to these toxins.Gin is a New York Times bestseller and intermittent faster. In this episode, she joins Dr. Roizen to talk about her new book which comes out today! (1/4/22)

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.Happy 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...  

Jay is speaking publicly about his high LDL cholesterol.Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a heart attack or stroke.Lowering your LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) is considered the most modifiable risk factor. However, many people do not understand the connection between having high levels of “bad” cholesterol and their risk of cardiovascular disease. With cholesterol, there’s no warning sign. You don’t feel it, but it could lead to a heart attack and hit you out of nowhere.Jay Leno has teamed up with Amgen on Cholesterol 911, a national campaign that is aiming to raise awareness of and sound the alarm on high LDL-C, also known as “bad” cholesterol, and its link to heart attack and stroke.Jay is speaking publicly about his high LDL and urging patients with high bad cholesterol who are at increased risk for a heart attack or stroke to see the emergency in high bad cholesterol and to visit Cholesterol911.com to learn more about their risks and how to talk to their doctor about new treatment options.Listen as Jay joins Dr. Friedman in this encore episode from March 2019 to discuss more on the campaign and share his own efforts to lower his LDL-C. The two also chat about cars, Last Man Standing, The Tonight Show, Rodney Dangerfield, and more.

The first time your child starts interacting with an invisible friend it can be a little worrying. But it turns out, it's much more common than you think!The first time your child starts interacting with an invisible friend it can be a little worrying. But it turns out, it's much more common than you think!Imaginary friends help build social and communication skills, imagination, and more.Joining us to talk about all kinds of magical and mystical friends, and why you most likely don't need to be worried, is Dr. Datta Munshi. Dr. Munshi is a community pediatrician with a strong interest in pediatric behavioral health. She completed her pediatric training in Philadelphia before moving to Georgia in 2001 and has worked in the urgent care setting at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and private practice in the North Fulton, and South Forsyth area for more than 15 years. She is currently completing her Masters in Population Health Management at Johns Hopkins University and is working towards increasing collaborative and comprehensive mental healthcare for our children.

Every week, Dr. Roizen discusses the latest health headlines YOU need to know.In 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...