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Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and is an underlying factor in many of the diseases associated with aging.Chronic inflammation accelerates aging and is an underlying factor in many of the diseases associated with aging. But by reducing this chronic inflammation, you can actually live a longer and substantially healthier life. How do you do this? A new target for lowering inflammation is HMGB-1 – what some scientists are calling the "inflammatory switch" in aging adults. Researchers have discovered that an extract from mung beans can inhibit HMGB-1 and dramatically lower inflammation. Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this exciting research.

If your kid is complaining about school, should you get involved? Or just "wait and watch"?If your child is complaining about school, a particular teacher or class, do you get involved or let him or her figure it out? When a child struggles with a subject or teacher, it can often be dealt with successfully by working one-on-one with your child. However, there are times when you might have to go through the school channels to deal with it. You might even have to be involved in a  a three-way interaction involving you, your child, and her teacher. When to get involved and when to "watch and wait" are the key things to consider. Those questions and more are answered right here by one of the American Academy of Pediatrics' best experts, Dr. Corinn Cross.

The holidays can be joyful and fun, but they can also be a time of danger for kids.The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, but along with all that joyfulness and fun, there can be danger as well. It is important to help ensure your little ones have a safe holiday season. If you are having people over for a holiday party, or if you are going over to a relatives house, a few simple precautions will keep your children safe. For instance, purses lying around, abandoned half-full drinks and medications of relatives can all pose hazards that children can easily get into if left unattended. Healthy Children's go-to expert, Dr. Corinn Cross, shares a few tips to make this holiday safe and fun for all.

Does your child look forward to the gifts they will receive for the holidays all year long? Might this be an indication of a growing problem?Does your child look forward to the gifts they will receive for the holidays all year long? Are the gifts the only part of the holiday for which your kids anxiously wait? This materialistic outlook might be the indication of a growing problem. So, with the holidays approaching once again, how do you keep kids focused on what is important rather than how many presents they will receive? Special guest, Dr. Lisa Asta, MD, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss how to keep your children focused on the truly important part of the holidays: family, friends, loved ones and giving back to the community.

Bloody noses, chapped lips and dry skin are just some of the undesirable side effects that come with winter colds.Bloody noses, chapped lips and dry skin are just some of the undesirable side effects that come with winter colds. Your child probably will have more colds or upper respiratory infections than any other illness. In the first two years of life alone, most youngsters have eight to 10 colds. And if your kid is in a child care situation, or if there are older school-aged children in your house, he or she may have even more since colds spread easily among children who are in close contact with one another. That's the bad news... but there is some good news too. Most colds go away by themselves and do not lead to anything worse. In this segment of Healthy Children, Dr.Lisa M. Asta discusses how to help prevent some of the illnesses that come with winter, as well as what to do with the symptoms and nasty side effects.

Do you have the time to devote to exercise and life style changes? No! Yes, we said no. No one HAS the time to get in shape, you have to MAKE the time.Do you have the time to devote to exercise and life style changes? No. That's right... we said no. No one HAS the time to get in shape, you have to MAKE the time. The scenario almost always goes like this: your weight loss or exercise program gets off to a good start, but when it's all said and done, you don't achieve your goals. One major reason for this is that many people don't give this lifestyle change the time and attention that it needs and deserves. It ends up being something extra added to an already busy schedule. Host, Melanie Cole, MS, and special guest, Dr. Brian Parr, PhD, share with you how to make time for the most important change of your life.

Are you nuts for nuts? Well they are proving to be better for you than even the experts thought.Nuts are known to be beneficial because they are high in unsaturated fats, omega-3 fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals (including vitamin E), and plant sterols, which may help lower cholesterol. One misconception about nuts is that they are high in fat... this is partially true. Even though nuts are high in total fat they are low in saturated fat. While the experts have known for some time now that eating nuts is healthy, a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine is the first to show that it can reduce the risk of death from all causes and specific conditions including heart disease, stroke, and cancer. You probably hear most about the benefits of tree nuts, almonds in particular, over peanuts. But this study showed the benefits held true for both peanut and tree nut (almond, cashew, pecan, etc.) consumption. The subjects who ate the most nuts were also leaner, consumed more fruits and vegetables, were less likely to smoke, more likely to exercise, and more likely to use multivitamin supplements. This suggests that nut consumption is part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Join special guest, Dr Brian Parr, as he discusses in detail the findings of this research, as well as how you can benefit from adding nuts to your diet.

When you're feeling blue or overly anxious, reaching for certain foods has been shown to be just as beneficial (if not more) than medication.It's in the middle of the afternoon and you've just snapped at a coworker, for no reason. What just happened? Crankiness can be a sign of your body needing fuel.  But before you head to the vending machine for a candy bar pick-me-up, you should know that certain foods are far better to remedy the situation. For instance, your energy need can be fulfilled with a quick fix of peanut butter and apples. Lack of energy may not be the only issue you're facing. Worrying about deadlines at work or even your relationships at home can consume your daily tasks and interfere with your happiness. To the rescue? Omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower depression. In fact, when you're feeling blue or overly anxious, reaching for certain foods has been shown to be just as beneficial (if not more) than medication. Doctors believe that by substituting unhealthy foods you have been eating (like fried or processed foods) with healthier foods, you can dramatically improve your mood. Dr. Brierly Wright, MS, RD, shares foods that help boost your mood, as well as why they are beneficial to your health.

A new contraceptive is on the horizon that will protect against both sexually transmitted diseases AND pregnancy.The development of a contraceptive that protects against both sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy in the form of a vaginal ring was announced at the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' annual meeting. Similar to the existent NuvaRing contraceptive, the new vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and lasts up to 90 days. The vaginal ring would prevent pregnancy by releasing levonorgestrel, a hormonal contraceptive. The ring would also prevent against sexually transmitted diseases by releasing tenofovir, an antiretroviral that has been proven to prevent replication of HIV and herpes. Head of drug delivery, Dr. Meredith Clark, PhD, explains the benefits and risks of the new contraceptive, as well as when the human trials are set to begin.

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. Plastic surgeon, Dr. Arthur Perry,  joins Dr. Mike in the second half hour, and you won't want to miss what they have to say. More from RealAge Simple Waistline Slimming Habit Plus! Dr. Perry's Flap of the Week What's Dr. Perry all fired up about this week? Tune in to find out.

Although this new technology seems like a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, is it really just "harmless water vapor"?You've probably seen a magazine or TV ad for e-cigarettes -- the small, battery-operated devices that are "smoked" like regular cigarettes. Although this new technology seems like a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, is it really just "harmless water vapor"? Stanton A. Glantz, PhD, professor of medicine at University of California San Francisco, talks about why this product is illegal in Australia and Canada, and where the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stands on the issue. Dr. Glantz, who has dedicated his academic career to studying secondhand smoke and tobacco control policies, shares his views on whether e-cigarettes call for warning labels, government regulation or an outright ban. Bonus! RealAge Tip Celebrate 'Movember' & Men's Health!

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 Stanton A. Glantz, PhD, professor of medicine at University of California San Francisco. Bonus! RealAge Tip Celebrate 'Movember' & Men's Health!

Cardiologist, Dr. Tim Fischell, weighs in on the new guidelines for preventing heart attack and stroke.Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology came together to write new guidelines about statins (drugs used to lower cholesterol levels) in order to further prevent heart attack and stroke. But now, new reports suggest the risk calculator for cholesterol appears flawed. So what should you really know? Cardiologist, Dr. Tim Fischell, weighs in on this very important health matter.

Cardiologist and author of Burn Calories While You Sleep, Dr. Tim Fischell, provides diet and exercise tips to help you lose weight fast.Did you know that you can exercise while you drive? Doing so builds core strength and even changes your metabolic rate. This equates to burning more calories and losing weight. Cardiologist and author, Dr. Tim Fischell, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss his new book, Burn Calories While You Sleep. He shares proper nutrition strategies, as well as some exercise and diet tricks to help you lose that unwanted weight quickly and easily.

Could this possibly be true? Cardiologist and author, Dr. Tim Fischell says yes... you CAN lose weight while you sleep.As you reach your 30s, 40s and beyond, your fitness level decreases and your weight starts to slowly increase. You can combat this by eating healthier and keeping your exercise in check. But, what if there was just one more thing you could do to ensure you don't have to buy a pant size up? Could you actually lose weight while you sleep? Cardiologist and author, Dr. Tim Fischell, says yes! He joins Dr. Leigh to discuss his new book, Burn Calories While You Sleep, and talks about how you can be thin, fit and healthy and how you may actually live longer.