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PQQ enhances cell energy by increasing the number of your cellular powerhouses.An abundance of published studies underscores the critical importance of the mitochondria to overall health, especially as you age. Until recently, the only natural ways for aging individuals to increase the number of mitochondria in their bodies were long-term calorie restriction or exhaustive physical activity - which are difficult or impractical for most people to implement. PQQ offers a viable alternative. Special guest, Dan Lifton, joins Dr. Mike to discuss this next generation energy supplement.

Getting kids to cook and eat healthy is easy with ChopChop Magazine's kid-friendly recipes.ChopChop, the fun cooking magazine, has introduced families to the joys and benefits of cooking together since 2010. Now, they've expanded the boundaries of the magazine in a new cookbook: CHOPCHOP: The Kids' Guide to Cooking Real Food with Your Family. Sally Sampson, the magazine's founder, discusses her favorite kid-friendly recipes.

Teaching kids how to cook and helping them develop a healthy relationship with food are real solutions to childhood obesity.ChopChop Magazine, which just won the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award as the 2013 Publication of the Year, is a non-profit publication dedicated to helping kids and families develop a fun, healthy relationship with food. The magazine's mission is to inspire and teach kids to cook real food with their families. Its founders believe that cooking and eating together as a family is a vital step in resolving the obesity and hunger epidemics. Special guest, Sally Sampson, joins Dr. Mike to share more information about the magazine's mission.

Treating brain cancer patients for a common viral infection significantly increases survival.Perhaps the most frightening malignancy one can be diagnosed with is a brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme. Median survival without treatment is 4.5 months. Aggressive conventional therapy buys about 10 months of added life. However, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may represent the most significant advancement in treating this deadly cancer. Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this exciting discovery.

Parenting college aged kids has its own special set of guidelines. Medical care on campus is definitely a part of that.Parenting college aged kids has its own special set of guidelines, and the medical care available on campus is definitely part of that. There are medical issues relevant to college students that parents should be keenly aware of. These can include mental health, medical care on campus, eating disorders, sexual health and so many more. Special guest, Dr. Linda Reid-Chassiakos, MD, joins the show to discuss how you as a parent can help your young adult navigate his or her medical care on campus, as well as what to look for, what to watch out for and how to stay healthy during this very exciting time.

Parenting college aged kids is not easy. As they enter adulthood, it can be rewarding and challenging at the same time.Do you have a kid in college? Parenting college aged kids is certainly not easy, but it is a rewarding experience to see them grow into adults. There are challenges, however. For instance, what is "too much" parenting, and how do you know if your child is staying healthy while at college? Pediatrician Yolanda (Linda) Reid Chassiakos, MD, FAAP, director of a university student health center, joins Healthy Children to offer advice on how you can start relating to your college student as an adult.

Recent pertussis outbreaks may be putting your loved ones in danger. How can you protect yourself?In 2010, 9,120 cases of pertussis – or whooping cough – were reported in California; the most since 1947. Several causes of the outbreak have been documented, including waning immunity of the acellular pertussis vaccine. A new study in the October 2013 Pediatrics examines the role of clusters of individuals who refused the vaccine. The study, "Non-medical Vaccine Exemptions and Pertussis in California, 2010," published online Sept. 30, analyzes non-medical exemptions for children entering kindergarten from 2005 through 2010, and pertussis cases that were diagnosed in 2010 in California. Researchers identified 39 statistically significant clusters of high rates of non-medical exemptions, and two statistically significant clusters of pertussis cases. Census tracks within an exemption cluster were 2.5 times more likely to be in a pertussis cluster. With highly infectious diseases like measles and pertussis, it is estimated that more than 95 percent of the population must be immunized to prevent outbreaks and to reduce the risk of the disease for those too young to be vaccinated or unable to receive vaccines. Study authors conclude that communities with large numbers of un-vaccinated or under-vaccinated people can lead to pertussis outbreaks, putting vulnerable populations like young infants at increased risk. Special guest and expert, Dr. Saad B. Omer, shares important information regarding pertussis, as well as how you can protect your loved ones.

If you think your child is getting enough vitamin D by just drinking milk, you're probably wrong.If you think your child is getting enough vitamin D by just drinking milk, you're probably wrong. Recent studies show that most children aren't getting enough of this essential vitamin. In October 2008, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) responded by doubling the amount of vitamin D it recommends for babies and children to 400 International Units (IU) per day. In this segment of Healthy Children, Dr. Steven Abrams, MD, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss how much Vitamin D your child really needs, as well as how best to get them enough of this essential, sun-filled vitamin.

Are you planning to feed your baby formula? There are a few basic things to know to sift through the many types available.Just as pregnancy taught you to think in weeks instead of months, bottle-feeding your baby will require you to think in ounces and adopt it as your standard unit of measurement. Infant formulas generally come as ready-to-feed liquid, concentrated liquid, and powder. It's important to know the difference, so you can determine which you'll need for formula success. The type that is going to work best for you is likely to depend on how much formula you plan to use, where you plan to use it (ready-to-feed is definitely very convenient when you're out and about), and how much you want to spend. In this segment of Healthy Children, Dr. Steven Abrams and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss the basics of formula feeding, as well as the proper way to introduce first foods to your baby.

CureDiva helps women coping with breast cancer to better their lives with style.CureDiva is the first-ever “One Stop Shop” for breast cancer fighters and survivors and aims to help women coping with breast cancer better their lives with style. CureDiva offers all products in one place, along with full community support, helping women feel like “divas” before, during and after treatment. On the CureDiva website you can shop by stage through a personalized, custom Diva Portal. You can also communicate and chat with other women going through similar experiences and receive tips and answers from the CureDiva community for all of your breast cancer needs.

Many people think breast cancer only affects older women. That myth has been busted.The non-toxic revolution is all about educating young people on the toxins in their everyday environment. David and Lisa are joined by Kimmy McAtee from The Keep A Breast Foundation™, which is the leading youth-focused, global, nonprofit breast cancer organization. Their mission is to eradicate breast cancer for future generations by providing support programs for young people impacted by cancer and educate people about prevention, early detection, and cancer-causing toxins in your everyday environment.

You can improve your physical and mental well-being by connecting with nature - even if you're not the outdoors type.Wayne Petrovich believes that the industrial, electronic, modern man has diminished our relationship with nature; and in so doing, has taken its physical and emotional toll on all of us. In effect, most of us have a closed door policy on mother-nature. In turn, your health is suffering. In this segment of Beauty Inside Out, Wayne shares his tales from the Appalachian Trail and how disconnecting from your everyday electronic world and reconnecting with nature can provide a healthier life.

Learn all the dirty little secrets about your mattress and the big mistake you're keeping on your nightstand.Special guests and "going green" gurus, Ron and Lisa Beres, reveal toxic secrets you never knew existed in one of the most important rooms in your house... your bedroom. Learn all the dirty little secrets about your mattress (it can contain a plethora of chemicals), as well as the big mistake you're keeping on your nightstand.

Do you have a personal trainer? Are you getting the results you want?You go to the gym and see the personal trainers working with other members. Perhaps you wonder if you would get faster and better results working with someone. However, you see the big bulky guys screaming at their clients and just know that's not right for you. You see a different trainer looking at his or her phone or taking clients through all the same exercises, day after day. How do you find a trainer that will motivate you, help get you in shape and be someone with whom you can develop a lasting, positive relationship? Special guest, Jim White, and Melanie Cole, MS, discuss how to pick a personal trainer that is perfect for you.

If you went to your local fitness equipment store, would you know the few really important items to purchase?There are so many different varieties and brands of fitness equipment, all of which are supposed to be the answer to your workout needs. They all claim to be the complete solution that will once and for all make you look great, lose weight and be in the best shape of your life. Those claims can't all be true. Is there a definitive list of the real "must haves" for fitness equipment? In this segment of Train Your Body, fitness expert Jim White, RD, shares the exercise equipment every woman should own.