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There's still no cure for Parkinson's, but the latest treatment options can help manage tremors and other symptoms.Approximately one in 100 people over age 60 has Parkinson's disease.  There's no cure, but the latest treatment options can help manage tremors and other symptoms.  For patients and their families, The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book serves as a nuts-and-bolts guide to living with this disease. It also discusses cutting-edge research, including how genetics and hormones may play a role. Join in to hear from author, J. Eric Ahlskog, PhD, MD, one of the country's leading experts in Parkinson's disease.  His insights can help people better understand the disease, as well as discover how to team up with doctors to get the best care possible. Bonus! To B or Not to B?

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. He discusses the health news that matters most to you. Dr. Roizen is later joined by author, J. Eric Ahlskog, PhD, MD, one of the country's leading experts in Parkinson's disease.  Find out how his new book, The New Parkinson's Disease Treatment, shares insights that can help people better understand the disease, as well as team up with doctors to get the best care possible for your loved one. Bonus! Real Age Tip Watch for This Dangerous Psoriasis Complication

How can overuse of antibiotics cause more harm than good?If you've caught the flu, you might think that to get over it you should be laying low for a few days, drinking lots of fluids, and letting it pass out of your system. However, if you've gone to the doctors office, you might be prescribed antibiotics. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Atlanta (CDC), 14,487 patients with the flu were given antibiotic prescriptions and 56 percent of those prescriptions were for broad-spectrum antibiotics. The report also found that the prescribing patterns showed that narrow-spectrum antibiotics were prescribed to around 60 percent of pediatric patients, compared with more than 20 percent of adults, and the broad-spectrum antibiotic macrolides were prescribed to nearly 50 percent of adults, but only about 20 percent of children. Listen in as Kevin Klauer, DO, shares why there's an overuse of antibiotics, as well as if this overuse can cause more health issues.

By changing the way you think, can you feel better during the winter months?Short days, cold weather, and the long stretch between the holidays and spring can do a number on your mood. Recently, Kari Leibowitz, a PhD student in Social Psychology at Stanford University, traveled to Tromsø, Norway, to conduct research on how people in Norway handle the Polar Night period. Tromsø is located 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and is the second largest city in Norway with a population of 70,000. The city experiences Polar Night from November 21 to January 21. This is when the sun dips below the horizon for two months. However, even though it is not pitch black, there is no direct sunlight. How do people handle the Polar Night and battle the wintertime blues? Listen in as Leibowitz shares how you can try to combat the winter blues by taking a new approach on how you think about the winter months.

Why does your body react negatively after no exercise?If working out has become a daily habit for you, you know how miserable you might feel if you're unable to work out for more than a week. It turns out that no matter how fit you are, your age, or how long you've been working out regularly... two weeks without working out has a drastic effect on your body. What are the visible signs of taking two weeks off? You can expect the loss of muscle mass, weight gain (if you haven't changed your diet), your speed and endurance will decline, your brain might feel cloudy, and your dopamine levels might also drop. Lack of exercise can drop your energy levels and reduce your ability for deep sleep. Why is exercise so important to your health? Scott Weiss, PT, MS, joins Dr. Leigh to discuss why exercise is important to your health and what your body is like with two weeks of no exercise.

What is the link between sleep apnea and heart disease?An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, although 80 percent go undiagnosed. Women in particular face special concerns. Sleep apnea occurs when your breathing repeatedly stops and starts, causing you to snore loudly. Sufferers typically feel exhausted, even after a full night's sleep. Most sleep apnea is found in men over the age of 40, but new research has shown the potential hidden dangers women face in diagnosing sleep apnea. A recent study found that sleep apnea can raise women's heart risk, but not men's. The study had over 1,600 people with the average age of 63, none who suffered from heart disease. The participants were tracked for nearly 14 years. What did the study find? Listen in as Dr. Susan Redline shares the recent findings on how sleep apnea may raise women's heart risk but not men's.

Why might restaurants that list their calorie counts have fewer calories?In a hope to help consumers like you keep an eye on healthier eating, many fast food chains and restaurants have been adding calorie and nutrition information on their menus. Recent research from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that restaurants that list calorie counts on their menus have an average of 140 fewer calories per item than those that don't list calorie information. What else did the researchers find when restaurants listed calorie counts on their menus? Listen in as Julia Wolfson, MPP, shares the study that was published in Health Affairs and if calorie counts can help you lose weight.

What are the symptoms of whooping cough you should be aware of?Pertussis, or whooping cough, is less common in young children than it used to be, as the pertussis vaccine has made most children immune. Before this vaccine was developed, there were several hundred thousand cases of whooping cough each year in the United States. Now, there are approximately one million cases a year in the U.S., but mostly in adults and adolescents. What are the symptoms? Pertussis often acts like a common cold for a week or two. Then, the cough gets worse, and the older child may start to have the characteristic "whoops." During this phase (which can last two weeks or more), the child often is short of breath and can look bluish around the mouth. She also may tear, drool, and vomit. Infants with pertussis become exhausted and develop complications such as susceptibility to other infections, pneumonia, and seizures. Pertussis can be fatal in some infants, but the usual course is for recovery to begin after two to four more weeks. The cough may not disappear for months, and may return with subsequent respiratory infections. Who is most at risk? Listen in as Katherine Edwards, MD, discusses the symptoms of whopping cough, who is most at risk, and how you can prevent it.

How can you protect your children from this serious and often fatal disease?Most of you might have heard about pneumonia, but what do you really know about this serious and often deadly disease? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is primarily caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi that are transmitted from one person to another. It's important to know that it cannot be caused by cold and bad weather. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, pneumonia is the leading cause of hospitalizations among children in the U.S. What are some ways you can help protect your children from this serious illness? Listen in as Katherine Edwards, MD, shares everything you need to know about pneumonia and World Pneumonia Day.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: I'm a 56-year-old woman and I have a nine centimeter fibroid on my uterus. I still have regular menstruation and it isn't hurting, but it bleeds a lot. I have little iron in my body. What are your thoughts on having an operation? Or, should I wait until I'm done menstruating and hope the fibroids disappear with less estrogen to feed it? Are there other possibilities? Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths in your uterus. There are many theories on why this happens, but no one knows for sure. Many doctors believe it's some kind of hormonal imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. In Dr. Mike's opinion, since it's just one fibroid, you shouldn't jump to surgery. He thinks that you should try taking progesterone to help balance out your hormones. He also suggests uterine artery embolization. This is when you block off your uterine artery that's feeding the fibroids. The third option would include a myomectomy, a surgery that cuts out that one fibroid. However, he suggests talking with your doctor before trying this (or any) option. I just borrowed a DVD of yours from the library and I noticed the awesome color of your hair. How can I get mine like that? Dr. Mike recommends taking Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), an anti-aging hormone made naturally in your body, as well as melon and onion extracts, black sesame, and amaranth. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

Listen in as Dr. Mike provides the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions.Here you'll find the answers to a wealth of health and wellness questions posed by Healthy Talk fans. Listen in because what you know helps ensure healthy choices you can live with. Today on Healthy Talk, you wanted to know: I have been struggling with weight loss. I have gained 44 pounds in a year. I have a job that works me 12 hours a day, 60 hours a week. I usually grab what I can to eat because I'm so hungry when I get a chance to eat. Is there a way to try to lose weight with healthy foods that are simple to cook? Dr. Mike thinks it's great you're looking for healthy options to help you lose weight. At the end of the day, it's going to be the lifestyle choices that have the most affect on your health. Some of Dr. Mike's healthy food suggestions include: nuts and seeds, seafood, vegetables, grains, herbs and spices, and legumes. Some of the healthiest vegetables to eat for weight loss are: asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, collard greens, eggplant, kale, leeks, olives, sea vegetables, squash, sweet potatoes, swiss chard, tomatoes, and turnip greens. As far as the seafood options, cod, salmon, sardines, and fatty tunas are great. For the nuts and seeds: almonds, cashews, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and walnuts. Beans and legumes: chickpeas, lima beans, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, white beans, and navy beans. For grains: barley, buckwheat, rye, millet, and quinoa. Herbs and spices: basil, cilantro, cumin, sage, rosemary, oregano, and turmeric. If you have a health question or concern, Dr. Mike encourages you to write him at askdrmikesmith@radiomd.com or call in, toll-free, to the LIVE radio show (1.844.305.7800) so he can provide you with support and helpful advice.

What are some ways you can incorporate cilantro into your diet?Cilantro, an herb known for its health benefits and heavy metal detoxification, can be found in many popular Spanish, Chinese, and Indian cuisines. Due to the presence of a multitude of compounds, cilantro displays a wide range of therapeutic effects. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-anxiety, anti-epileptic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, neuro-protective, and diuretic properties. However, this herb seems to be either cherished or just as equally hated. How can you add cilantro into your diet, especially if you don't particularly like the taste? Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the amazing powers and benefits of cilantro, as well as simple ways to incorporate it into everyday dishes.

How can you protect yourself against falling ill to the flu?There is a chance you can get the flu anytime of the year, but peak season is between October and February. Some doctors highly recommend getting the flu shot in order to keep you protected from falling ill. However, in 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a statement that the 2014-2015 flu vaccine wouldn't be as effective against a certain strain of the influenza virus. Could that happen again this year? Listen in as Dr. Jim Roach shares strategies to help protect yourself against the flu.

How can echinacea help combat the common cold and flu?Echinacea is an herb that's used to fight infections like the common cold and other respiratory infections. According to a recent study, echinacea may also help to fight symptoms of the flu. Having the flu can be miserable, and the symptoms can knock you on your butt for weeks. How can echinacea help fight the flu? Listen in as Dr. Mike shares the latest study on echinacea and how it can help shorten the duration of the flu and common cold.

Is wearable tech the most popular gadget in fitness?The annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 10th year, and this go-around has some very surprising results. Back in 2014, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) took over the number-one spot, which was previously long-held by educated, certified, and experienced fitness professionals (in that position since 2008 and now at number five). Body weight training took over the number-one spot for 2015 but fell to number two in 2016 behind newcomer wearable technology. The 2016 ACSM Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends continues to support previous trends, with two additional trends appearing in the top 20: flexibility and mobility rollers and Smartphone exercise apps. What are the most popular Smartphone exercise apps? Listen in as Walt Thompson, PhD, shares the most popular Smartphone exercise apps, as well as the other fitness trends of 2016.