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What will be the most popular fitness trend of 2016?If you're trying to lose weight or transform your life into a healthier one, you might have thought about using a wearable device that tracks your running mileage, calories burned, and your average heart rate. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its annual fitness trend forecast, and, for the first time, exercise pros say wearable technology will be the top trend in fitness. The results were released in the article "Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2016: 10th Anniversary Edition" published in the November/December issue of ACSM's Health & Fitness Journal®. What can you expect for the months to come as trends in fitness? Listen in as Walt Thompson, PhD, shares the top fitness trends for 2016.

What are some questions you should be asking your personal trainer?Whether it's losing weight before a big event (class reunion), or just trying to get back in the swing of working out, you may have hired a personal trainer to help you with your specific goals. You may be dying to ask your personal trainer certain questions, like how quickly will you be seeing results? Listen in as fitness experts Grace Desimone and Neal Pire answer the most common questions that you may want to ask your personal trainer.

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 discusses 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 Hepatitis C's High Hidden Mortality Rates

James Forrester, MD, shares the fascinating, real stories behind the major milestones in heart medicine.Over 25 million Americans have heart disease, and not too long ago, that would have been a sure death sentence.  While it's still a leading cause of death, more lives are being saved than ever before.  That's thanks to doctors like James Forrester, MD.  Tune in and hear from Dr. Forrester about all the fascinating, real stories behind the major milestones in heart medicine.  His new book, The Heart Healers, describes the amazing misfits, mavericks and rebels who created the greatest medical breakthrough of our lives. Bonus! Munch on Healthy Proteins for Energy All Day

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 James Forrester, MD, author of the new book, The Heart Healers.  This new book describes the amazing misfits, mavericks, and rebels who created the greatest medical breakthrough of life. Bonus! Real Age Tip Chipotle Closes Restaurants Over E. Coli Fear

Thursday, November 8, 2015, is the International Day of Radiology, which marks the 117th anniversary of the discovery of the x-ray.Thursday, November 8, 2015, is the International Day of Radiology, which marks the 117th anniversary of the discovery of the x-ray. In preparation for this day, health advocates want you to know the importance of radiology and how MRIs and CT scans can help you and your child's health. For example, do you know the difference between an MRI and CT scan and when they are needed versus when they are not? Dorothy Bulas, MD, FACR, FAIUM, FSRU, discusses what the International Day of Radiology encompasses, as well as why this day is important to your family's health.

What are common injuries in ice hockey?When your child wants to play in a recreational sport, you may be happy that his or her journey of a healthy lifestyle is starting at a young age. You may also be worried about the chance of your child getting injured, especially if he or she wants to play a contact sport like football or hockey. In the U.S., about 30 million children and teens participate in some form of organized sports, and more than 3.5 million injuries occur each year. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 20,000 children ages five to 14 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for ice hockey-related injuries. Is checking in ice hockey a bad idea for kid's leagues? William Meehan, MD, FAAP, discusses the potential dangers of your child's participation in an ice hockey league.

American football remains one of the most popular sports for male high school athletes with more than 1.1 million players.American football remains an extremely popular sport for male high school athletes, with more than 1.1 million players. In addition, there are approximately 250,000 youth football players five to 15 years of age in Pop Warner leagues alone, making football one of the most popular sports for younger athletes as well. A controversial topic among doctors, coaches, and parents is the risk of head, neck, and other serious injuries your child may face. What are some common injuries in football? The most commonly injured body parts in football include knees, ankles, hands, and back. The head and neck sustain a relatively small proportion of overall injuries, ranging from 5-13%. Fortunately, most injuries are contusions, musculotendinous strains, and ligamentous sprains. What about head injuries? A study by Badgeley et al suggests that during high school football, the majority (64.3%) of concussions occur when an athlete is tackling or being tackled, a finding consistent with previous work performed by some of the same investigators, which showed that tackling/being tackled accounted for half of all high school football injuries. Listen in as William Meehan, MD, FAAP, discusses tackling and other injuries in youth football.

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 just worry about my mother. She's really sick and has been to a lot of doctors and they say "try this, try this." She's been up and down, at times with depression and anxiety, etc. She did a total 180 in the last 10 years, she seems worse and worse. She doesn't want to go out, or clean herself. I just thought you might have some direction? Dr. Mike wants you to understand that he's here to just give information and some ideas that can help. The best advice Dr. Mike can give is to have your mom find a psychiatrist or psychologist that she's comfortable with and can work with to get better. Even though it may be tough, it's extremely important to get your mom outside in the sunlight exercising. Research has shown that exercise is just as good as (or better than) medication. From a nutritional perspective, you may want to consider Tryptophan, wild green oat extract, saffron extract, and light box therapy. 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 would like you to direct me on the subject of alkaline reflux. I had an endoscopy done recently and the gastroenterologist observed reflux of bile back into my stomach. Unfortunately, in the related research I did about the existence of this illness, I found very little and on how to handle it, absolutely nothing. Thank you for your non-drug advice. Alkaline reflux is just like acid reflux. However, instead of the acid juices coming back up into your stomach, alkaline juices from your internal organs like your pancreas, liver, and gallbladder reflux back into your stomach. Alkaline reflux is also due to a weakened lower esophageal sphincter muscle. Based on recommendations from experts, Dr. Mike would treat this just like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The three best nutrients are a combination of zinc and carnosine, liquorice root, and Picrorhiza kurroa. The stability of omega-3 fish oil is somewhat questionable. On one hand, you're told to keep fish oil in the refrigerator and not expose it to heat. On the other hand, salmon gets cooked at high heat and sits in a tupperware for days in the fridge as a leftover. You would think that would completely oxidize the omega-3's. What do you think? If you take fish oil and put it out in a bowl, it will get oxidized, and begin to stink. All fats are like that and have a stability question to them. That's why Dr. Mike believes that if you're taking an omega-3 supplement, it's important to have additional ingredients to help preserve it. Cooking the fish can be looked at as a form of processing. When you start to manipulate a food source, that's processing and it will decrease the nutrient content of the food. 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.

How can diet and nutritional supplements play a key role in both cancer prevention and treatment?If you've been diagnosed with cancer, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy are the most utilized treatments. Unfortunately, with all of these treatments, there are many physical and emotional side effects. How can diet and nutritional supplements play a key role in both cancer prevention and treatment? Dr. Jack C. Westman shares how you can take a holistic approach to healing cancer, without having to worry about harmful side effects.

If you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, what do you need to know about treatment options?If you've been diagnosed with cancer, your doctor is likely to schedule some sort of conventional cancer care. This typically includes surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy. However, as you may have seen or experienced firsthand, these conventional cancer treatments can be debilitating, painful, and challenging. How can conventional cancer treatments be improved? Listen in as Dr. Jack C. Westman shares what conventional cancer treatment is and how it can be improved for patients.

A new stem cell treatment is showing impressive results and improvements in scleroderma patients.Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the tightening and hardening of your skin and connective tissues. Scleroderma can also affect your blood vessels, your digestive tract, and your internal organs. According to the Mayo Clinic, scleroderma affects more women than men and occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. Unfortunately, there isn't a cure for scleroderma, but there are several treatments you can implement to help ease symptoms. Recently, a stem cell mobilizing treatment is showing impressive results and improvements in scleroderma patients. How does the stem cell mobilizing treatment work? Listen in as Dr. Mike discusses scleroderma and the new treatment option that is giving many patients new hope.

Why would oncologists treat patients so late when life expectancy is very limited?When you find out that you or someone you love has cancer and time is left is limited, it could cause a wave of emotions to take over. Not only do you have to manage those emotions, you might have to plan ahead and decide what your next step is going to be. Even though chemotherapy can help treat cancer, it can also put you through a living hell. Chemotherapy is used for many patients in order to help them live longer and to also help patients live better quality lives. However, if you're near the end of your life, would you bother putting yourself through chemo? Listen in as Dr. Charles Blanke discusses chemotherapy at end of life, as well as the pros and cons of this treatment when little time is left.

What can women learn about cancer prevention from Angelina Jolie's surgeries?Just two years after undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, Angelina Jolie Pitt openly revealed her surgical decision to remove her ovaries in her op-ed published by the New York Times. Jolie reveled that she consulted with both Eastern and Western doctors while exploring alternative medicine as an option before opting for surgery. However, once she decided to remove her ovaries, she wanted other women to know that what is best for her may not be best for other women, and that women should always explore other options. Many doctors believe that once a young woman removes her ovaries, it could drastically increase their risk for chronic diseases and could cause complications later in life. What can women learn from Jolie's story? Board-certified surgeon, Dr. Christine Horner, shares the lessons women can learn from Angelina and why you don't necessarily need to have surgery.