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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 Dr. Ronan Kelly. Dr. Kelly is a thoracic oncologist at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins and is leading translational research efforts in esophageal, gastro-esophageal and gastric cancer. He just authored an interesting study on ways to cut costs in cancer treatment without hurting patient care. Dr. Kelly is also a board member with ECAN (Esophageal Cancer Action Network). You can visit the ECAN website at www.ECAN.org. Bonus! Real Age Tip Top 10 Stressed-Out Cities

​National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) celebrates the successes of immunization programs around the country and highlights the importance of vaccines​.​National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is April 26 - May 3, 2014. NIIW celebrates the successes of immunization programs around the country and highlights the importance of vaccines​. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) joins many other public health organizations in urging parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers to ensure that infants are fully immunized against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.  Dr. David Hill joins the show to answer top questions pediatricians get from parents regarding vaccines. Because they specialize in children's health, pediatricians know parents have these questions, and  it's important to talk them through with your own pediatrician, as well as seek answers from trusted sources such as: HealthyChildren.org CDC

If your child wets the bed, he or she is not alone.If your child wets the bed, he or she is not alone. In fact, did you know that there are about 5 million children over the age of six in the United States who wet the bed? Although bed-wetting is rarely caused by a serious medical disorder and often resolves itself, for these 5 million children, it's a condition that can create anxiety, embarrassment, and shame. These feelings are heightened when the child is invited to a sleepover — that familiar childhood rite of passage. There seems to be a combination of several factors that lead to bed-wetting: an increased production of urine during the night, a small bladder capacity, poor arousal from sleep, and constipation. The AAP advises a few things to keep in mind. First, bed-wetting is common, and children should not be punished for it. Second, parents should always remember that bed-wetting is a medical problem — it happens because a child's brain and bladder are not communicating with each other at night. Dr. David Hill helps guide you through some tried-and-true methods to help your child stay dry at night.

Teens may sleep until lunchtime, ignore basic manners and treat you with contempt. But is it their fault? Teens, as a rule, may sleep until lunchtime, ignore basic manners, do just the opposite of what you tell them to do and treat adults and others with contempt. But it may not necessarily be their fault. He looks far different than the sweet little child that used to cling to your leg. She walks around looking as if she's done something wrong. He hides his face with his hair or a hoodie. She stays up way later than you and seemingly isn't able to rise before 2:00 p.m. Teens go through so many feelings in one day it is impossible to keep track of what they're thinking from one day to the next. But new research reveals that it might not be their fault. They are filled with mood swings, hormonal changes and oftentimes a lot of risk-taking behavior. As a parent, of course you want to help your adolescent deal with anger and other emotions effectively and build up both self esteem and trust in you. But general feelings of uncertainty and angst make teens so much more anxious than they might otherwise be.  Dr. Cora Collette Breuner shares ways to help your teen sort through those feelings and come out of the dark. Your child does not have to feel like he or she is the only one who understands what it's like to be a teen.

News of the week, toxic dangers, and helpful health tips. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from You Doc, Michael Roizen, MD!  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 Aphrodisiac Foods

Is it finally time to kick your sugar habit to the curb?Do you feel hopelessly drawn to chocolate and sweets, but hate the empty calories and guilt that come with them? Maybe it's time to call it quits with sugar and shed those extra pounds for real. Dr. Roizen's guest this week, neuroscientist and food addiction expert, Dr. Nicole M. Avena, will explain the addictive nature of sugar and why you can't seem to escape the cravings. Dr. Avena is co-author of the book, Why Diets Fail, a science-based program that gives you the step-by-step reassurance to kick your sugar habit and get a fresh start on living a healthier, happier life. Bonus! 4 Foods to Lower Your Blood Pressure

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 Dr. Nicole M. Avena, world-renowned neuroscientist and expert in diet, nutrition, and addiction. Nicole discusses her book, Why Diets Fail, as well as how sugar is addictive, and presents information on the first science-based program to cut out the sugar, stop the cravings that cause most diets to eventually fail, and lose weight--permanently. Bonus! Real Age Tip 9 Ways to Cut Sugar

AARP is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50, through social change advocacy and service.Why ARRP?  AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. The organization is leading a revolution in the way people view and live life after 50, by helping individuals re-imagine themselves through social change advocacy and service.  AARP also provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members. Jerry Cohen, State Director of AARP Oregon, joins host Christopher Springmann to discuss how to affirmatively and passionately redefine your life in your later years.  The letters “RP” in AARP now stand for Real Possibilities, as the organization encourages members to set goals that turn those possibilities into realities.

"Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food" - HippocratesYou've heard the saying, "you are what you eat" throughout your life. Is this actually true, or just some clever advertisement to get you to buy healthy foods? Put it to the test. If you were to stop right now and acknowledge how you're feeling, what would you say? Have you ever considered that what you're eating could directly affect the way that you're feeling? Foods you're eating can actually make a big difference in the way you feel. Take coffee for example. Did you know that Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than anything else? According to the Achieves of Internal Medicine, coffee drinkers have been shown to have lower depression levels than those who don't drink coffee. Now make a note, this doesn't include your heavy dose of International Delight coffee creamer or your three spoonfuls of sugar. (Sorry). Spicy foods have also been shown to release endorphins, a brain chemical produced during excitement, exercise or pain. What are some other foods that show a boost in your mood? Dr. Mike shares six foods that can lift your spirits and why you should be adding these foods to your daily eating routine. 6 Foods For a Better Mood: Coffee Spicy Foods Fruits and Veggies Dark Chocolate Curcumin (tumeric) Yogurt

Despite huge profits made by big pharma on anti-hypertension drugs, hypertension continues to silently kill.According to the Centers for Disease Control, one-third of the people in the U.S. have hypertension. Half of the victims don't know they have it and could run the risk of heart attack, stroke and other life-threatening emergencies. Hypertension is referred to as an abnormally high blood pressure that causes your arteries to persistently have elevated blood pressure. You can have hypertension for many years without any symptoms, giving it the name, the Silent Killer. However, there are some symptoms to watch out for if your blood pressure readings came back higher than normal. If you're constantly feeling dizzy or get light headed when you stand up, if you're ankles are swollen, if you wake yourself up from snoring gasping for air or if you have chronic nosebleeds. If you have high blood pressure, you need an action plan. Talking to your physician about what your blood pressure should be for you to be your healthiest, making sure you know your blood pressure, measuring your medications, and losing some weight can all help you lower your blood pressure. Dr. Christine Lee joins Dr. Mike to discuss the warning signs, foods that can raise blood pressure, and an action plan for making simple changes that can lower your blood pressure naturally.

Green and red foods are detox powerhouses and are essential for getting healthy. Which ones should you be eating?Superfoods are known as nutrient-rich foods that are extremely beneficial for your health and well-being. You may know that by eating certain superfoods, you can maintain your weight, fight disease and ultimately live a longer life. You may think that you need to go to some secret health food store in order to find superfoods. That is not the case, superfoods are amongst you in your grocery store, it may just take some extra digging to find these hidden green and red gems. Do you know which green and red superfoods you should be eating to help boost your health? One red superfood is Goji berries. Known as one of the most nutritionally rich foods, this berry is loaded with antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. A hidden benefit from these superfoods is their detox power. Researchers from Tufts University in Boston have found that by adding red and green superfoods into your diet, you're reducing the risk of degenerative diseases by 66 percent. What are some other red and green superfoods you should be eating? Author of Greens Are Good For You, Tony O'Donnell, ND joins Dr. Mike to share the benefits of adding green and red superfoods into your diet. Green and Red Superfoods:  Goji Berries Mangosteen Strawberries Wheat Grass Spirulina 

Melatonin is well known as a natural sleep aid, but what about its other benefits?Do you have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? You're not alone. According to the CDC, sleep insufficiency is a growing problem and considered a public health epidemic. According to the The Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institute of Health, about 30-40 percent of adults say they suffer from chronic insomnia. Instead of taking a prescribed sleeping pill, you may want to try a more natural remedy: melatonin. Since it is produced in your brain, taking small doses can help regulate sleep. But did you know that melatonin isn't just for sleep? Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a tiny gland in your brain. This hormone is mainly in charge of regulating your sleep and wake cycles. But, Melatonin also has other health benefits. Melatonin is also used to help slow digestion, calm your brain waves and relax your muscles. A study conducted a team of researchers of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in Sao Paolo, Brazil, found that taking 3 mg of melatonin 30 minutes before your bedtime can help sooth your migraines. Are there any other hidden benefits? Dr. Mike explains how melatonin works, why it helps promote natural sleep and the other hidden benefits.

ACL injuries are on the rise in women, and ACLs are the most common knee injury. In fact over 200,000 torn ACLs occur in the U.S. each year.Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that are located in your knee to provide stability. When a quick change of direction or if part of your knee comes in contact with a hard object, or a pivot happens in your knee, your ACL can be torn. You will know for sure if you've torn your ACL when your knee pops, swells and you feel excruciating pain. When your ACL is torn, your knee can become unstable. Surgery is an option, since there is a way to reconstructing your ACL from other tissue. This gives your knee back the stability it lost during the injury. Is there any way to you can prevent an ACL injury from happening? There are ACL prevention programs that teach athletes certain positions that are helpful in changing directions, positions to avoid and exercises that can be done. Orthopedic surgeon with Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, Dr. Eric Chehab joins Melanie Cole, MS to discuss ACL injuries, prevention and treatment options for female and male athletes.

You like to have a few drinks every night when you come home from work, that's no big deal, right?Recent studies have shown that 53 percent of adults in the U.S. that one or more than one of their relatives has a drinking problem. Are you part of that statistic? Alcoholism is a chronic and often progressive disease that causes you to drink too much alcohol affecting you to not have the ability to live a normal or healthy life. Excessive alcohol use can cause immediate and long-term health related risks, including car accidents, alcohol poisoning, neurological problems, cancer, liver disease and in some cases, death. How do you know if you have a problem? A sign that you might have a drinking problem If your drinking gets in the way of your job, or causes problems with any relationship, possibly legal problems and when your body goes through withdrawal. There are also other signs that you might be a binge alcoholic, which is a pattern that brings your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 grams percent or above. This happens when you consume copious amounts of alcohol in a short period of time. This is considered as five or more drinks for men and four or more drinks for women. You might have heard that having a glass of red wine every night has health benefits, but be aware that usually that's just one to one and half glasses...not the whole bottle. Is there anything you can do to cut back? There are ways to do it alone by decreasing the amount you drink but if you think you have a serious problem it is not advised to seek professional help. Chief Medical Officer of Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Gregory Teas, MD joins Melanie Cole, MS to share signs that you might be an alcoholic and what to do if you think you or a loved one has a drinking problem.

News of the week, toxic dangers, and helpful health tips. You don't want to miss this!Straight talk from You Doc, Michael Roizen, MD!  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.