Send us a text Summary: I unpack why medicine sometimes reverses course—and how you can tell sound evidence from shiny anecdotes—with physician-author Dr. Adam Cifu of the University of Chicago and co-author of Ending Medical Reversal . Key topics & takeaways Why medicine “flips”: Plausible theories + observational data → premature guidelines; true answers require randomized trials. Classic examples: menopausal hormone therapy, early peanut avoidance, and stents for stable angina (LEAP tr...

Send us a text I unpack what “ultra-processed” really means, why these foods are so easy to overeat, what the best evidence shows (including metabolic-ward studies), and how I personally navigate them without fear or perfectionism. Key topics & evidence (in plain English): What counts as “ultra-processed”? I walk through the NOVA system—useful, not perfect—and where borderline items (frozen meals, boxed mixes) fit. See an overview of NOVA classifications here . How we got here:...

Send us a text Cancer is the second leading cause of death, and while it sparks fear for good reason, 40% of cases are preventable. In this episode, I outline six practical, evidence-based steps that can help reduce your risk. We begin by understanding which cancers are most common based on gender—breast, colon, and lung in women; prostate, colon, and lung in men. While some rare cancers (like pancreatic or ovarian) evoke greater fear, the focus here is on the ones we’re more likely to face a...

Send us a text Visit my website Can a positive mindset truly improve your health—or even help you beat disease? In this episode, Dr. Bobby and guest Sean McDevitt explore the evidence behind optimism, visualization, and prayer to uncover what really works. In today’s episode of Live Long and Well, Dr. Bobby is joined by fitness and life coach Sean McDevitt to explore whether positive thinking can influence health outcomes. They dive into both anecdotal and clinical evidence, starting with spo...

Send us a text Visit drbobbylivelongandwell.com to sign up for his free October 2nd workshop on how to focus your energy on the habits that truly improve health and longevity—without making it your full-time job. In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Bobby reflects on his wife's cancer diagnosis and shares eight powerful lessons for anyone navigating the uncertainty of a serious illness. With insights from Dr. Helen Eshed, a board-certified gynecologic oncologist and Gail’s treating physician...

Send us a text Join my first live wellness workshop on October 2 at 6 PM CT, where we’ll tackle the question: Does Health Need to be a Full-time Job? It's free. Sign up here. Can the type of food you eat influence how much you eat? In this episode, I explore how calorie density, texture, protein content, hydration, and even your perception of food can all affect fullness—and how understanding these levers can help you better manage your weight without feeling deprived. We start by revis...

Send us a text Are you doing too much in the name of health? Between supplements, saunas, organic food, and brain games, wellness can feel like a second full-time job. In this episode, I help you filter the noise and focus on what really matters—so you can live long and well without losing your joy in the process. We break down: The true opportunity cost of wellness routines like cold plunges, meditation, and restrictive dietsThe Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) in health: How to get 80% of the...

Send us a text Organic food often sounds like a smarter, healthier choice—but is it really worth the extra cost? In this episode, we dig into the scientific evidence behind organic foods, pesticide risks, and whether you're buying better health or just paying for a better-sounding label. We begin by breaking down the steep price differences between organic and conventional food. According to the USDA, Americans spend roughly $1 trillion annually on food at home, averaging over $3,100 per pers...

Send us a text Why are U.S. health care costs so high—and what does that mean for you and your family? In this episode, I dive into the real reasons behind America’s staggering health care bills. We start with a story that hits close to home—a $189,000 outpatient cancer surgery bill followed by $12,000-a-month immunotherapy—and I unpack how even with Medicare coverage, the pricing dynamics can feel shocking. Using my experience as a physician and health policy researcher, I explain why these ...

Send us a text We often hear about heart disease prevention, but stroke—a condition nearly as common and often more disabling—gets far less attention. In this episode, Dr. Bobby is joined by cardiologist Dr. Anthony Pearson to uncover what science really says about stroke prevention, the distinct types of strokes, and what practical steps you can take today to lower your risk. Together, they explore the two major types of stroke—ischemic and hemorrhagic—and explain why strokes caused by clots...

Send us a text Dr. Bobby examines how legitimate medical treatments often get overextended into unproven health claims—why it happens, why it matters, and how to spot it. Building on last episode’s theme of health hype, this installment digs into examples where therapies with real medical uses (like vitamin C, B12, hyperbaric oxygen, and stem cell therapy) are being promoted far beyond what the evidence supports. Dr. Bobby unpacks the flawed logic of “theory plus anecdote plus expert equals e...

Send us a text Dr. Bobby unpacks the surge of health hype—from red light therapy to NAD⁺ boosters—and empowers listeners to stay curious yet skeptical using science-backed tools and critical thinking. Are claims like “boost your mitochondria” or “natural detox” real breakthroughs—or today’s version of snake oil? Dr. Bobby explores why health hype is everywhere, why we’re vulnerable to it, and how to sift compelling theories from proven treatments. He outlines examples of widely accepted belie...

Send us a text Connect with Dr. Bobby What is your Health Type: find out here Provide feedback-answer just a few questions Six surprisingly simple actions mighty meaningfully improve your sleep, eating habits, and overall well-being—and how you can easily test them for yourself. We begin with two sleep-related tips. First, try lowering your bedroom temperature to under 70°F. In a small controlled trial, participants who slept on a cooling mattress fell asleep faster and reported b...

Send us a text In this episode, I explore whether the famed Blue Zones offer genuine insights for longevity or if they’re more marketing myth than science, while highlighting what the evidence truly shows about living to 100. We begin by considering how many people actually reach 100. Currently, just 0.03% of Americans are centenarians, though this is expected to quadruple by 2054, with women comprising about 78% of that group (Pew Research). Globally, regions like Hong Kong show higher longe...

Send us a text Send me feedback here Dr. Bobby begins with a walk through his local deli, which sparked a deeper investigation into what actually goes into processed meats. He outlines how processed meats are defined by the USDA as those altered through salting, curing, or smoking for preservation, dating back to Paleolithic food practices. The real concern, he explains, lies in compounds like nitrates (NO3) and nitrites (NO2), which can convert into nitrosamines, a group of chemicals p...

Send us a text What really helps prevent injuries—and what should you do when one inevitably strikes? In this episode, I use my friend Tim’s pickleball injury as a jumping-off point to explore what the evidence actually says about ice, rest, NSAIDs, stretching, and more. When Tim skipped his warm-up and pulled a calf muscle, it raised a question many of us face: was it avoidable? While ancient wisdom and modern influencers often shout conflicting advice, this episode sorts through the noise t...

Send us a text Answer a few questions to help me improve this podcast here. We all want to live long and well—but how do we determine how many good years we have ahead? In this episode of Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby, we explore how to estimate both our total lifespan and the number of years we can expect to remain active and pain-free. Dr. Bobby reflects on personal experiences, emerging science, and time-tested frameworks to help you reframe your health trajectory with clarity and moti...

Send us a text Take the Health Type Quiz or Join the Newsletter here Please give me podcast feedback with a few questions here In this episode, I revisit the most powerful tool for longevity—exercise—and unpack fresh research that changes how we should think about its timing, type, and impact. We begin with a quick recap of the foundational elements covered in Episode 2, emphasizing that aerobic activity can lower the risk of mortality, heart attack, stroke, cancer, and dementia by 20–30%, ev...

Send us a text Help me improve the podcast by answering a few questions here. In this episode of Live Long and Well, I'm joined by Dr. Anthony Pearson, a board-certified cardiologist known for his evidence-based yet refreshingly skeptical take on mainstream cardiac care. Together, we explore the nuanced science behind heart health and how you can make smarter decisions to protect your cardiovascular system—starting today. We open by recognizing that heart disease remains the leading cause of ...

Send us a text Please answer a few questions to help my podcast The microbiome receives lots of attention, but what do we really know? In this episode, Dr. Bobby unpacks whether your gut bacteria are truly the key to preventing disease—or if the science still needs to catch up. Microbiome buzz is everywhere—from promises of inflammation relief and weight loss to claims about mental health and longevity. But what does the research actually say? Dr. Bobby begins with four essential questions: I...