You The Owners Manual Radio Show

Denise Chakoian, a certified fitness trainer with more than 30 years of experience and owner of Core Cycle Fitness LaGree, shares practical insights on today’s fitness trends and training philosophies. She emphasizes sustainable, science-based approaches such as vibration plate training, low-impact strength work, soft cardio, recovery-focused routines, functional fitness, and zone-based training. Chakoian also discusses the smart use of wearable technology, effective at-home workouts, and the connection between exercise and mental well-being, while helping people distinguish between worthwhile fitness trends and short-lived hype. www.corefitprov.com

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Sleep habits may raise dementia risk - and researchers are closer to understanding how. Neuroscientists David Earnest and Karienn A. De Souza explain that genetics may account for only a small portion of Alzheimer's risk, while lifestyle factors—especially chronic sleep and circadian rhythm disruption—could play a major role. Their research suggests that long-term irregular sleep patterns, such as shift work, can trigger inflammation, alter brain immune cells, and increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia later in life. They recommend maintaining consistent sleep schedules and minimizing circadian disruption whenever possible.

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In THE ELUSIVE BODY, Alexandra Sifferlin compiles her years of research about America’s diagnosis crisis—what it means to live without an accurate diagnosis and how both medical and patient communities are working to improve the diagnostic process—and delivers a powerful, compassionate look at how we can make this crucial part of the treatment protocol more human. Afterall, a diagnosis is more than a label – it’s also a lifeline that opens doors to treatment options, financial support, and an understanding community. “The Elusive Body artfully melds modern medical science with timeless narratives of people struggling for answers to mysterious maladies. Alexandra Sifferlin educates the mind and pulls at the heart as she explores the far reaches of clinical diagnosis.”

Can Eye Movements Rewire Trauma? The Therapy Changing How Clinicians Treat PTSD. Nearly 70% of U.S. adults report experiencing at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and an estimated 13 million Americans are living with post-traumatic stress  disorder in any given year, according to federal health data. As demand for trauma therapy rises nationwide, clinicians are increasingly turning to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, a structured psychotherapy designed to help patients process distressing memories in a controlled setting.  During treatment, individuals briefly recall traumatic experiences while engaging in guided bilateral stimulation, such as side-to-side eye movements, a process researchers say can help the brain refile memories so they are less emotionally charged. Endorsed by major health organizations and supported by dozens of clinical trials, EMDR has been shown to significantly reduce PTSD symptoms, with many single-incident trauma  patients no longer meeting diagnos

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Trend in the rise of Colon Cancer, which is no longer an “old person’s disease”. Why younger patients are being diagnosed at advanced stages. Dr. Kumar's Website:  https://www.regionalcancercare.org/physicians/avishek-kumar-md/

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Cancer has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in many developed countries and US states, and is the leading cause of healthcare expenditure worldwide. That’s the bad news. The good news is that half of all cancer deaths could be preventable through lifestyle changes and social reforms.Outsmarting Cancer reframes one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time: how to prevent cancer. Dr. Barsouk presents a sweeping examination of cancer’s true origins—biological, environmental, dietary, infectious, industrial, occupational, and behavioral—and makes a compelling case for why cancer prevention must become a central priority in public and personal health. His book explores a wide range of overlooked and misunderstood risk factors, as well as how inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention disproportionately impact underserved populations.

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In a time when personal safety is increasingly top of mind, author and former CIA officer and security expert Tim Beard launches LOOK TWICE, a groundbreaking new series of three books designed to give readers the practical tools and mindset to stay alert, aware and protected in their everyday lives. Volume I, (January 27, 2026; Stillwater River Publications), lays the foundation with Tim’s signature “Look Twice Mindset” — a simple yet powerful approach to recognizing risks before they become threats. In Tim’s timely new books, he introduces the essential security concepts that anchor the entire series. With clear, relatable guidance, he shows readers how to stay Safe at Home and at Work, from identifying vulnerabilities to mastering basic precautions that greatly reduce risk. The book also offers step-by-step advice for navigating ordinary outings — what Tim calls Out in Town — including running errands, using ATMs and moving through public spaces confidently and safely. Recognizing that transportation plays

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.

The accepted wisdom is that humans rose to the top of the food chain because of our intelligence. It’s not just our big brains that made us winners, it’s our unmatched ability to generate, channel and harness physical power. The Powerful Primate: How Controlling Energy Enabled Us to Build Civilization by Roland Ennos argues that humanity's rise wasn't just about intellect, but about our unique ability to harness and control energy, from fire and tools to fossil fuels, allowing us to overcome physical limitations and build civilization. The book blends anthropology, biomechanics, and history to trace how this energy control, through innovations like agriculture and industry, transformed us from hunter-gatherers to the dominant species, while also creating modern challenges like environmental degradation. 

Every year, more than 6 million Americans suffer from chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure injuries. Despite their prevalence, treatment hasn’t changed in decades — leaving patients vulnerable to infections, hospitalizations, and in the most severe cases, preventable amputations. The costs are staggering: an estimated $25 billion annually in direct care, not to mention the cascading burden on patients, families, and health systems. The lack of innovation in wound healing is not just a scientific problem, but a systemic one — rooted in misaligned incentives, slow regulatory pathways, and a lack of urgency in recognizing wounds as a major public health issue. Listen for a look inside the biotech race to regenerate skin and the End of Painful Skin Grafts, with Dr. Nikolai Sopko.

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Every day, emergency physician Dr. Ashely Alker faces the question we all secretly wonder: How am I most likely to die—and what can I do to prevent it? In her debut book, 99 WAYS TO DIE: And How to Avoid Them (St. Martin’s Press; January 13, 2026), Dr. Alker transforms decades of ER experience into an unforgettable, fast-paced collection of real medical stories and science-backed survival advice. Dr. Ashely Alker is a self-described death-escapologist--or, in more familiar terms, an emergency medicine doctor. She has seen it all, from flesh-eating bacteria to the work of a serial killer to the more mundane but no less deadly, and her work keeping people from dying (or being unable to) has uniquely prepared her to write this book.

Every week, Dr. Roizen talks about the latest health headlines that YOU need to know.