Mark Hyman, MD

Mel Robbins: The Real Reason You Can't Stick to Healthy Habits (And How to Fix It)

69K views · 2d ago · 1:26:05

Guest: Mel Robbins

Stop waiting for motivation to build healthy habits. Learn the science of using intention to create lasting change in your life. Today, I’m joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast. We talk about what helps us follow through, how our surroundings shape our habits, and how to support the people we love without trying to control their choices.

Topics: Getting Better with Age · It Is Never Too Late · Personal Reasons Drive Change · Why Change Feels so Hard · The Five Second Window · Setting Up Your Environment

Why Your Insulin Resistance Isn't Permanent (And How to Fix It)

29K views · 4d ago · 44:59

Many doctors miss the early warning signs of insulin resistance, but you can reverse it. Here is how to take control. Your doctor says your blood sugar is normal, so you assume everything is fine. But what if your body is already showing signs of insulin resistance and your routine blood tests aren't catching it?

Topics: Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance · How Glucose and Insulin Work · Why Normal Glucose Can Mislead · Meals, Spikes, and Metabolism · Skinny Fat and Hidden Risk · Rapid Fire Blood Sugar Questions

Neuroscientists Found the Fastest Way to Reverse Brain Aging (And It's Not What You Think)

55K views · 1w ago · 1:23:34

A neuroscientist analyzed 200,000 brain scans to identify the single root cause behind declining brain health. Today, I’m talking with neuroscientist Paul Thompson, PhD, whose work with the global ENIGMA Consortium is revealing how brain health connects to what’s happening throughout your body. We often treat symptoms of mental fatigue or memory loss in isolation, but looking at the big picture reveals a different story.

Topics: Brain Health Beyond Symptoms · Alzheimer’s Patterns in Brain Scans · Functional Imaging Changes Psychiatry · Treating the Body to Heal Brain · Depression and Compulsion Networks · How Functional MRI Works

It's Not Bad Luck. This Is What Actually Makes Your Body Vulnerable to Breast Cancer

9.6K views · 1w ago · 36:52

Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Boham

Breast cancer risk is rising in younger women, even without family history. Learn what the root causes are, the changes can help prevent to deal with environmental toxins with functional medicine. In this video, Dr. Mark Hyman is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Boham, Medical Director of the UltraWellness Center, to explore why breast cancer develops, the hidden factors that may influence your risk, and what you can do to be proactive about prevention—not just early detection.

Topics: Liz’s Breast Cancer Story · Terrain, Inflammation, and Immunity · Estrogen Excess and Hormone Balance · Testing the Biological Terrain · Screening and Early Detection · Practical Prevention Strategies

Why Younger Women Are Getting Breast Cancer at Record Rates (And How to Reduce Your Risk)

22K views · 2w ago · 1:05:09

Breast cancer causes in younger women are rising at record rates, but you can take proactive steps to reduce your risk today through breast examination A mammogram breast exam can bring a real sense of relief. But when it comes to understanding your breast cancer risk, what else should you know to avoid cancer?

Topics: The Shocking Rise of Breast Cancer in Young Women · Dr. Aliabadi’s Personal Breast Cancer Journey · Why Standard Mammograms Miss Cancer (Dense Breast Tissue) · How to Calculate Your Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk · The Real Root Causes: Toxins, Estrogen & Lifestyle · Why PMOS (PCOS) is a Metabolic Problem, Not Ovarian

If I Could Only Do ONE Thing to Treat Chronic Disease, This Would Be It

50K views · 2w ago · 36:18

If I could only recommend ONE thing to treat chronic disease, it would be this. A simple 10-day detox can reduce chronic symptoms by up to 70% and transform your health with dietary changes! Many of us accept fatigue, brain fog, bloating, and joint pain as a normal part of aging—but the truth is, your daily diet is often the primary driver.

Topics: Key effects: insulin resistance, gut health, and autoimmunity · Patient outcomes and importance of removing trigger foods · Sugar addiction, cravings, and what detox really means · Who should try the detox and Cleveland Clinic outcomes · Detox duration, reintroduction, and early effects · Core foods to eliminate and why gluten and dairy matter

Urolithin A Repairs Your Mitochondria (And 60% of People Can't Make It)

20K views · 3w ago · 8:27

What if the secret to healthier, younger-looking skin isn't just what you put on your skin, but how well your cells produce energy for mitochondria repair? The answer is Urolithin A! Dr. Mark Hyman and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano explore the surprising connection between mitochondrial health, skin aging, and longevity.

Topics: Urolithin A and cellular health · Mitochondria and skin aging · How mitophagy works · Lifestyle habits for healthy cells · Urolithin A and mitochondrial renewal · The gut microbiome connection

This Is Why 99% of Skin Conditions Don't Heal — And What Dermatologists Won't Tell You

57K views · 3w ago · 1:19:43

Why do 99% of skin conditions never fully heal? Standard treatments ignore the root causes. Discover what dermatologists won't tell you about fixing acne, eczema, and aging from the inside out in your dermatological care.

Topics: Strength training, collagen, and healthier skin in midlife; · Early exposure to eastern medicine and choosing an MD path · Steroids, biologics, and the importance of root-cause medicine · Gut health, hormones, and insulin resistance · Testing for gut imbalances, SIBO, H. pylori, and hormone patterns · Environmental, stress, caffeine, and hormonal factors

What I Actually Do When I Feel a Cold Coming On (It's Not Vitamin C)

32K views · 3w ago · 24:57

When you need immune system support, stop relying on Vitamin C and learn the science-backed ways to stay healthy instead. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my producers, Emma, to break down what actually helps you build a more resilient immune system before cold and flu season hits. Many people reach for supplements the moment they feel a scratchy throat, but true resilience comes from foundational habits.

Topics: Understanding the immune system, resilience, and why some people rarely get sick · Metabolic health, sugar, insulin resistance, and their impact on immunity · Immune-supportive grocery shopping and important supplements · Sleep, stress, exercise, and protocols for when symptoms start · Vaccines and Dr. Hyman’s perspective on flu shots · Sleep, vitamin D, and myths like "starve a fever"

Calories Are Down. Exercise Is Up. So Why Is Obesity Exploding?

82K views · 1mo ago · 1:27:17

If calories are down and exercise is up, why is obesity trends exploding? Discover the hidden drivers in our food system for weight gain and why calorie counting is failing us. We are constantly told that weight management is a simple equation of energy in versus energy out. Yet, the data tells a completely different story. Since 2000, our daily calorie intake has remained stable—and we are exercising more than ever—yet the obesity epidemic continues to rise.

Topics: The Calorie Paradox: Why We're Exercising More But Gaining Weight · How Our Global Food System Became So Broken · The Truth About "Calories In vs. Calories Out" · How Your Microbiome Actually Controls Your Weight · Using "Food as Medicine" to Heal Chronic Disease · The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods

5 Things You Think Are Extending Your Life (That Are Actually Doing Nothing)

71K views · 1mo ago · 12:22

Are you falling for longevity myths? Discover the 5 things you think are extending your life that are actually doing nothing, and learn what truly works to age well. When it comes to healthy aging, consistency with the fundamentals always beats expensive biohacking. I am breaking down the science of supplement efficacy for longevity to help you stop wasting money on popular trends that don't actually move the needle.

Topics: Longevity industry hype, fundamentals, and common myths · Myth 1 - The Thinner You Are The Healthier YouWill Age · Myth 2 - Supplements, repair mode, and other longevity myths · Myth 3 - Keeping Your Body In Repair Mode · Myth 4 - Wine is good for you · Myth 5 - Longevity Is Mostly Genetic

The Real Reason You Can't Stop Eating (It's Not Willpower)

18K views · 1mo ago · 1:07:56

Overeating is rarely about a lack of willpower. Learn how your biology drives food cravings and what you can do to reclaim control. Today, I’m joined by clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Goldman, author of When Life Happens, to talk about the biology and psychology behind cravings, emotional eating, and food noise. We also explore how to care about nutrition without letting food rules take over your life.

Topics: The food industry, willpower, and introduction of Dr. Rachel Goodman · The psychology of eating, food addiction, and body image · Cultural messages, body comments, and cognitive behavior therapy · The power of pausing and Viktor Frankl's influence · Emotional hunger vs. physical hunger and mindful eating · Addressing and managing stress, emotional triggers, and emotional eating

A Doctor's Honest Guide to The Grocery Store (What's Worth Worrying About)

41K views · 1mo ago · 26:25

In this episode, I break down which food-safety risks actually deserve your attention. We explore practical strategies for your next trip—from understanding pesticide exposure when buying organic produce and is actually worth the money, to decoding confusing meat and seafood labels like "grass-fed" and "wild-caught." We also dive into the hidden exposures lurking in the center aisles, showing you how to spot ultra-processed foods and avoid harmful chemicals leaching from…

Topics: Food safety concerns and grocery shopping tips · Organic produce, washing, and handling recalls · Frozen produce, meat, and seafood label guidance · Seafood safety: mercury, wild vs. farm raised · Processed and ultra-processed foods explained · Food packaging chemicals and plastic safety

The Hidden Cause of Your Chronic Illness (It's Not What You Think)

37K views · 1mo ago · 46:38

Guest: Dr. Neil Nathan

Chronic illness rarely fits neatly into a single diagnosis. Symptoms can span multiple systems, leaving people profoundly unwell even when standard testing appears normal. I understand this experience from the inside out with systemic inflammation because I’ve lived it myself. Nervous system sensitivity may be at the root of your symptoms. Learn how to address it.

Topics: Environmental toxins, EMFs, and personal experiences with mold and Lyme · Identifying, prioritizing, and treating root causes · Toxicity vs. sensitivity and available resources · Diagnosing and treating mold toxicity, including testing · Prioritizing treatment: mold, candida, and ulcerative colitis experiences · Strategies for treating complex chronic illnesses (limbic, vagal, mast cell)

5 Foods That Are Making Your Brain Fog Worse

28K views · 1mo ago · 19:34

Brain fog isn’t just a normal part of getting older—and it may not be a brain problem at all. If you struggle to focus, lose your train of thought, forget why you walked into a room with mental exhaustion after eating, your body may be trying to tell you something.

Topics: Functional medicine and the gut-brain connection · Vagus nerve, gut microbiome, and inflammation · Long COVID, gut damage, and ultra-processed foods · Alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and their effects on the brain · Dairy, gluten, and elimination diets · Ten Day Detox Diet, food journaling, and reintroducing foods

I've Had 6 Back Surgeries And Almost Died: Here's What 40 Years of Medicine Actually Taught Me

50K views · 1mo ago · 1:13:46

Dr. Mark Hyman recounts a severe health crisis that left him unable to move, and the difficult medical prognosis he faced. In this personal look back, I am sharing the story of a time when I lost 25 pounds and could barely function. It was a terrifying period that forced me to confront the limitations of traditional care and ultimately shaped my perspective on how we treat the body.

Topics: Dr. Hyman's health challenges, surgeries, and reflections on longevity · Early back issues, surgeries, and frustrations with medical care · Subsequent surgeries, complications, and chronic illness · Mercury poisoning, chronic fatigue, and discovering functional medicine · Navigating the medical system and mercury testing · The pivotal Hail Mary surgery and recovery journey

Fiber Maxing Is Everywhere! Here's What It's Actually Doing to Your Gut

40K views · 1mo ago · 18:07

Social media is buzzing about the "Fiber Max" trend, where people are consuming 40 to 60 grams of daily fiber intake - using chia seeds, psyllium husk, and high-fiber cereals. While the promises of better blood sugar, natural GLP-1 activation, and effortless weight loss sound amazing, more fiber isn't automatically better. In fact, if you have a sensitive microbiome, IBS, or gut inflammation, pushing those numbers too high can completely backfire.

Topics: Definition, methods, and benefits of fiber on gut health and hormones · Types of fiber, their functions, and who benefits · Who should be cautious about fiber intake · Tips for increasing fiber intake smartly · Connection between fiber and GLP-1 · Q&A on fiber

What We Got Wrong About the Gut Microbiome (And What's Actually Right)

38K views · 1mo ago · 1:03:49

We hear a lot about improving gut health through food, probiotics, and supplements. But after more than a decade of major advances in microbiome research, the picture has become both more promising and more complex including about gut bacteria, biological symptoms

Topics: The impact of gut health on disease and current treatment approaches · The microbiome problem in America and research evolution · Challenges and limitations in microbiome research · Traditional and novel interventions for gut health · Future of bioengineered probiotics and research funding · Functional medicine approaches and case study

ADHD Is a Whole-Body Problem: What to Look at Beyond the Brain

61K views · 2mo ago · 45:48

Think your ADHD symptoms are just a brain issue? Think again. ADHD is a whole-body problem, and knowing what to look at beyond the brain is the key to true focus including nervous system regulation and brain health. When we stop treating ADHD as an isolated mental condition and start viewing it as a systemic disorder, everything changes.

Topics: Gut health, gut-brain axis, and its impact on ADHD · Case study: Young girl with ADHD and functional medicine testing · Nutritional status, microbiome differences, and attention in ADHD · Fecal matter transplants, microbiome, and attention · Neurotransmitters, intestinal permeability, and gut health in ADHD · Functional medicine and the impact of modern diet on ADHD symptoms

How to Actually Calm an ADHD Nervous System (And Change Your Life)

40K views · 2mo ago · 55:47

Discover how to actually calm ADHD symptoms and ADHD executive function to calm your nervous system regulation and change your life! If you're constantly exhausted or overwhelmed, breaking the fight or flight cycle is the true key.

Topics: Rise in adult ADHD diagnoses and coping strategies · ADHD, nervous system dysregulation, and misdiagnosis · Urgency as a motivator and its long-term effects · Urgency-driven productivity and chronic dysregulation · Importance and techniques for nervous system regulation · Simple practices for in-the-moment regulation

Inflammation isn't Something to Eliminate. It's Something to Regulate

24K views · 2mo ago · 15:17

Chronic inflammation may be one of the biggest forces accelerating how we age—and the surprising part is that many of the things keeping it switched on are happening every day.

Topics: Chronic inflammatory triggers and modern life factors · Importance of sleep and impact of stress · Effects of ultra processed food and visceral fat · Role of mitochondria and immune activation · Reversing immune system activation and common questions · Holistic approach to inflammation and healthy aging

Why 1 in 2 Seniors Get Alzheimer's (And How to Be the Exception)

91K views · 2mo ago · 1:10:19

Don't wait for a dementia diagnosis or Alzheimer's to strike. Discover a renowned neurologist's 30-year plan to protect your brain, stop memory loss, and reverse cognitive decline before it starts. Dementia and cognitive health decline aren't an inevitable part of senior health aging. In this episode, leading neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author Dr.

Topics: Alzheimer's statistics, prevention, and book launch · Immunometabolism, microglia, and brain maintenance · Imaging and preventing brain diseases through lifestyle · Metabolism's impact and strategies for brain health · Key metabolic markers and lab tests for brain health · Microglia, brain degeneration, and Alzheimer's treatments

Why Your Skin’s Worst Enemy Isn't the Sun - It's Your Metabolism!

30K views · 2mo ago · 16:01

Think your skin aging is because of the sun? The truth is, your metabolism is aging you faster. Discover how fixing your metabolic health is the ultimate anti-aging secret and reduce skin sagging. Most people assume the secret to younger-looking skin sits on a bathroom shelf, but the real solution starts deep inside your cells. In this video, we uncover the direct connection between your metabolic health and the visible signs of aging on your face.

Topics: Understanding Skin Aging and Its Causes · Chronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar, and Glycation in Skin Aging · Autophagy and Lifestyle Habits for Skin Health · The Role of Muscle and Managing Loose Skin · Sun Exposure, Protection, and Skin Aging · Rapid Fire: Common Skin Health Questions

What We Got Wrong About GLP-1s (And What's Actually Right)

221K views · 2mo ago · 1:16:09

We thought we knew everything about GLP-1s like Ozempic, but we got it wrong. Dr. Tyna Moore reveals what’s actually right about these weight loss drugs, microdosing, and metabolic health. GLP-1 medications have completely transformed how we treat obesity and metabolic disease. But as their popularity has exploded, so have the rumors and misconceptions. Are they really causing severe muscle and bone loss? What actually happens to your metabolism when you stop taking them?

Topics: Current usage, controversies, and functional medicine approach · Importance of lifestyle changes alongside GLP-1s · Mechanisms and effects of GLP-1s on the body · Different cohorts, microdosing, and misconceptions about muscle loss · Dr. Hyman's hypothesis and unique benefits of GLP-1s · Immune benefits and understanding peptides and GLP-1 drugs