Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby

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 ovar...

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 heal...

Visit drbobbylivelongandwell.com   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, this conversation blends personal experience with expert guidance to help y...

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 lever...

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 re...

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, Ameri...

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. Usi...

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 majo...

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 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 compell...

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 , parti...

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...

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) an...

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...

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 tim...

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 lo...

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...

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...

Can you provide feedback on my podcast (what you like?  what you want more of?  length?  Please answer a few questions here .   Can a simple habit like flossing really reduce your risk of stroke? In this episode, Dr. Bobby unpacks the headlines sparked by a recent presentation at the American Stroke Association’s International Conference that claimed regular flossing could reduce stroke risk by 20...

Help me improve my podcast content by answering a few questions Take the Health Type Quiz Resilience is crucial as we age, especially when it comes to maintaining muscle, joint, and bone health. In this episode, Dr. Bobby DuBois discusses how building physical reserves early on can help withstand inevitable changes and setbacks as we get older. Just like investing in an IRA, the earlier you start...

Take my Health Type Quiz and learn about yourself Summary: What happens when you need a brain MRI—but the results leave you with more questions than answers? In this episode, I take you through my personal journey of facing unexpected MRI findings, the emotional and medical challenges that followed, and the valuable lessons I learned along the way. If you've ever dealt with medical uncertaint...

Take the Health Type Quiz Swearing might not just be an emotional release—it could actually boost athletic performance and increase pain tolerance. In this episode, we dive into fascinating research showing that strategically dropping swear words could make you stronger, push your endurance further, and even help you tolerate pain more effectively. But is it the words themselves or their taboo nat...

Take the Health Type Quiz here Does red light therapy actually work? Can morning sun improve your health? Do blue light blocking glasses really help with sleep? In this episode, Dr. Bobby takes a deep dive into the science behind light therapy—what’s backed by evidence and what’s just hype. Dr. Bobby shares personal experiences, from childhood eczema treated with sunlight to his daughter’s improve...

Take the Health Type Quiz In this episode, Michael Easter and I dissect the fascinating blend of scientific evidence and narrative storytelling, and learn how to navigate the sometimes conflicting realms of expert opinion and personal experience. Michael is the acclaimed author of "The Comfort Crisis" and "Scarcity Brain."  Michael's storytelling prowess paired with my evi...

Take the Health Type Quiz Coaching with Dr. Bobby here Episode Summary: Detox programs promise to rid your body of toxins, boost your energy, and restore balance—but is there any credible science behind them? In this episode, we break down the claims, explore the evidence (or lack thereof), and discuss why detox diets and supplements may be more about profit than actual health benefits. Key Topics...