Mon, Oct 23, 2017
For those suffering from a chronic illness or degenerative disease, our rapidly evolving world is offering more promise for a cure than ever before. But with such a great volume of treatment options and so much conflicting information available, it's also becoming more difficult for those suffering to make critical treatment decisions. People are wasting thousands of dollars, and worse, wasting time. From cryotherapy to stem cells that regenerate a human heart, "A User's Guide to Cheating Death" explores the evidence behind cutting edge disease management research, new breakthroughs and untested procedures while meeting the real patients who swear by them, and how the media is exploiting genuine excitement.
Mon, Oct 22, 2018
We spend million on vitamins, believing they fill in the holes in our health. Sales are rising due to our aging population, a hectic lifestyle and a vague awareness of healthy living. But are these supplements robbing us of the real things that make us live longer? And worse, could they actually be causing you harm?
Mon, Oct 15, 2018
Can you sleep your way to a longer life? Researchers have claimed that getting 6 or less hours of sleep cuts your life span by 12%. The sleep aid industry is raking in billions, selling us everything from pills to weighted blankets, promising more sleep. How much truth is there to these findings? We find out.
Mon, Sep 18, 2017
What does it take to flush all the bad stuff from your body after a weeklong bender? Or after several years of eating junk food? Can you atone for your health sins and start fresh? No. Detoxing isn't actually a thing. But it's become a fixation of the western world. Stemming from the guilty pleasures of overindulgence and under-exercising, a belief has emerged that we must regularly rid our bodies of toxins via detoxifying diets, fasts, technologies, and more. The evidence - or lack thereof - behind this popular trend will be uncovered. The science, the risks, and the underlying beliefs and fears will be explored.
Mon, Nov 5, 2018
Are we too clean? Washing your hands was one of the largest medical breakthroughs in the past 200 years, saving millions of lives. But now, in a world of hand sanitizer and extra strength soap, evidence in mounting that being too clean can be harmful. Has our fear of germs pushed us too far?
Mon, Sep 25, 2017
Youth may be wasted on the young, but luckily, you can buy it back. People are using everything from face-lifts to second skin tech to keep their youthful advantage. However, with the many unproven therapies on the market, how many actually work? This episode examines our evolutionary leanings toward finding youth appealing and pop-cultural portrayals of youth, before diving head-on into the strange, fascinating and unregulated world of the anti-aging industry. "A User's Guide to Cheating Death" is in search of the truth for those who try to defy aging.
Mon, Oct 9, 2017
Obesity is one of America's biggest public health concerns. Two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. The pressure to lose weight is intense and many are turning to surgical means to achieve results. The issue is even affecting children as kids as young as 13 undergo extreme surgeries to deal with their weight. Weight Loss Tourism is a huge market. Places like Tijuana, and Dubai's Talise Bay offer the most luxurious spas in the world, that double as weight loss packages, including an on-site team of medical doctors, personal trainers and a wellness chef ready to provide personalized care throughout your stay.
Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Acupuncture. Meridian channels. Meditation. China has a life expectancy similar to the United States, yet spends a fraction of the healthcare costs per capita. From Meridian combing to weight loss stretching to teeth clicking, Timothy is going to the source to meet the people using these techniques and talk to the experts to see how much truth is in these ancient practices.
Mon, Oct 29, 2018
Relationships and Sex are a crucial part of a vital life: people in relationships live longer, sex reduces stress and promotes exercise, and loneliness can have a huge negative impact on health. We'll also be examining the impact of technology on the field--dating apps make making connections easier than ever, but the developing realm of AI companionship and burgeoning sex tech industry offer the same experience without human interaction--is a synthetic relationship experience as beneficial as the real thing?