Live Long and Well with Dr. Bobby
Episodes
#69 Being Happy: Physiology Often Beats Insight
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I explore a difficult but important idea: when it comes to depression, anxiety, fear, and emotional suffering, changing physiology of...
When Acupuncture and Massage Work—and When They Don’t
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores what massage and acupuncture can genuinely help with, where the benefits appear to be mostly short term, and where the evidence ...
#67: Why Smart People Fall For Health Headlines
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan Mail“All natural.” “Doctor recommended.” “Used for 5,000 years.” If you’ve ever felt your hand reach for a product before yo...
#67 Stress Reduction: What Actually Works—and What’s Just Wellness Hype
01 Apr 2026
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Send us Fan MailStress is everywhere and so is the marketing. Nearly half of US adults say they feel stressed often, and the wellness world is ready w...
#66: A big coffee study won't change what I do....
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us Fan MailVisit my websiteBold claims make great headlines; clear evidence makes better habits. We take a hard look at the widely shared study s...
#65: Can I Eat All the Salt That I Want?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textYou read everywhere that you “should” cut salt—especially if your blood pressure is up. But salt also makes food enjoyable. In this e...
#63 The Million Dollar Question: Which Health Predictions Actually Help You Live Longer?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textCan you predict when “bad things” will happen to your health—and more importantly, can you do anything about it? In this episode, I b...
#64 The Allure of Alternative Medicine: Beautiful Theories...Not Much Evidence
17 Feb 2026
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#62: GLP-1s: Life-Changing Results… at What Cost?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA medicine that quiets food noise, trims 15 to 20 percent of body weight, and even lowers the risk of heart events sounds like a fantasy...
#61 The Doctor Won't See You Now
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMore of us are being seen by nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates/assistants (PAs); for routine care outcomes look similar...
#60: From Point A to Point B: How I Built a Life I Never Planned!
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMadrone Springs Ranch and Bed and Breakfast WebsiteSummary: I share five lessons that shaped an unexpected path—from physician-scienti...
#59: The Great Cold Remedy Audit: What Actually Works
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSummary: I separate cold-season fact from folklore so you know what truly prevents colds, what (slightly) shortens them, what eases symp...
#58 The Great Hepatitis B Vaccine Controversy: What Does A Balanced View Reveal?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSign up for free newsletter hereSummary: I walk you through the proposed shift away from universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination at bi...
#57 Microplastics: potential problem with no easy solution
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSummary: Microplastics are showing up in our water, food, air—and in human tissues. In this episode, I unpack what the best studies ac...
#56 Change exercise as you age?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textExercise is the most powerful longevity tool we have, but after 50 the recovery curve, injury risk, and bone/muscle changes mean the sma...
#55 The 5" food rule: safe to eat? Or misguided?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBe honest—have you ever rescued a French fry from the floor? In this bite-size myth episode, I test the famous “5-second rule.” I ...
#54 What are we to believe? (With Dr. Adam Cifu)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSummary: I unpack why medicine sometimes reverses course—and how you can tell sound evidence from shiny anecdotes—with physician-aut...
#53: Ultra-Processed Foods: How Harmful and Why?
28 Oct 2025
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Send us a textI unpack what “ultra-processed” really means, why these foods are so easy to overeat, what the best evidence shows (including metabo...
#52: We can reduce our cancer risk
16 Oct 2025
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Send us a textCancer is the second leading cause of death, and while it sparks fear for good reason, 40% of cases are preventable. In this episode, I ...
#51 Can Thinking Positively Cure Disease?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVisit my websiteCan a positive mindset truly improve your health—or even help you beat disease? In this episode, Dr. Bobby and guest S...
#50 Navigating Serious Illness: Eight Crucial Lessons
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textVisit drbobbylivelongandwell.com In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Bobby reflects on his wife's cancer diagnosis and shares eig...
#49: What you eat effects how much you eat
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin 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?...
#48: How to Live Long and Well Without Making Health a Full-Time Job
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you doing too much in the name of health? Between supplements, saunas, organic food, and brain games, wellness can feel like a secon...
#47 Do Organics Really Make You Healthier-Or Just Poorer?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOrganic food often sounds like a smarter, healthier choice—but is it really worth the extra cost? In this episode, we dig into the sci...
#46 Why the US Spends So Much on Health Care
19 Aug 2025
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Send us a textWhy 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 ...
#46 Can we reduce our risk of stroke?
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe often hear about heart disease prevention, but stroke—a condition nearly as common and often more disabling—gets far less attenti...
#45 Over Our Skis: Hype Beyond Evidence
29 Jul 2025
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Send us a textDr. Bobby examines how legitimate medical treatments often get overextended into unproven health claims—why it happens, why it matters...
#44: Why So Much Hype in Health?
17 Jul 2025
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Send us a textDr. Bobby unpacks the surge of health hype—from red light therapy to NAD⁺ boosters—and empowers listeners to stay curious yet skep...
#43 Small Changes, Big Impact
08 Jul 2025
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Send us a textConnect with Dr. Bobby What is your Health Type: find out hereProvide feedback-answer just a few questionsSix surprisingly simple act...
#42 Let's Live to be 100. Do the Blue Zones guide the way?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I explore whether the famed Blue Zones offer genuine insights for longevity or if they’re more marketing myth than sc...
#41 Do I need to give up bacon to Live Long and Well?
17 Jun 2025
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Send us a textSend me feedback hereDr. Bobby begins with a walk through his local deli, which sparked a deeper investigation into what actually goes i...
#40: Can you avoid injury and what to do when it occurs?
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat really helps prevent injuries—and what should you do when one inevitably strikes? In this episode, I use my friend Tim’s pickle...
#39: How many good years do you have left?
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnswer 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 ye...
#38 Re-thinking Exercise: New Evidence, Smarter Moves
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type Quiz or Join the Newsletter herePlease give me podcast feedback with a few questions hereIn this episode, I revisit...
#37: We can reduce our risk of heart disease
06 May 2025
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Send us a textHelp me improve the podcast by answering a few questions here.In this episode of Live Long and Well, I'm joined by Dr. Anthony Pear...
#36 Microbiome: Fountain of Health? Or We Just Don't Know
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPlease answer a few questions to help my podcastThe microbiome receives lots of attention, but what do we really know? In this episode, ...
Can flossing reduce your risk of a stroke?
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan you provide feedback on my podcast (what you like? what you want more of? length? Please answer a few questions here. Can a ...
#34 Resilience: The More You Have, The More You Have to Lose
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHelp me improve my podcast content by answering a few questionsTake the Health Type QuizResilience is crucial as we age, especially when...
#33 Brain MRI: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake my Health Type Quiz and learn about yourselfSummary: What happens when you need a brain MRI—but the results leave you with more q...
#32: What the "Bleep": Can Swearing Actually Improve Performance?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizSwearing might not just be an emotional release—it could actually boost athletic performance and increase pai...
#31: Red, White, and Blue Light: Healing or Hype?
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type Quiz hereDoes red light therapy actually work? Can morning sun improve your health? Do blue light blocking glasses ...
#30: Evidence Meets Storytelling: A Discussion with Author/Podcaster Michael Easter
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizIn this episode, Michael Easter and I dissect the fascinating blend of scientific evidence and narrative storyt...
#29: Total Body Detox-Sadly, Where Hype Outpaces Science
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizCoaching with Dr. Bobby hereEpisode Summary:Detox programs promise to rid your body of toxins, boost your energ...
#28: Is it the Remedy, a Placebo, or just Time? And, How Can You Tell the Difference?
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizFascinating interplay between placebos and nocebos: what they are, why they matter, and how they shape your hea...
#27: One Person, One Study: Revolutionizing Your Health Journey With N of 1 Trials
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizEver wondered how a simple experiment could change your health forever? In today's episode, I reveal the t...
#26: New Year’s Resolutions That Work: Personalization and Evidence-Based Strategies
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizDo you want 2025 to finally be the year you set and achieve your New Year's Resolutions? Want to avoid the...
#25: From Evidence to Action: A Dialogue with Health Coach Sean McDevitt
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTake the Health Type QuizKnowing the science is important but implementing it is where the magic happens. Unlock the secrets to transfor...
#24: Alcohol: Little or None? That Is The Question
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLink to Health Type Quiz Link to Living Well, Aging Strong 6-month group experience As the holiday season approaches, the question of ...
#23: Longevity Highlights: Key Takeaways from the 6 Pillars
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode of Live Long and Well, I’m introducing two exciting updates:Now on YouTube – You can watch this episode with...
#22: Health Headlines: Helpful? Harmful? Or Just Plain Confusing?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Bobby tackles the often perplexing world of health headlines. From bold claims about intermittent fasting to the be...
#21: What Is Your Health Type And Why Does It Matter?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, I dive into a new way to think about wellness—your unique Health Type. Unlike traditional advice that tells us what t...
#20: Are You Happy With Your Doctor? What Might Make It Better?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Managing your health is a team effort, and partnering with a good doctor is essential. We’ll explore what defines a productive vis...
#19: Seed Oils: True Harm Or Just Another Food Fear Fad?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre seed oils the dietary villain social media makes them out to be, or is this just another food fear fad? Join me, Dr. Bobby Dubois, a...
#18: Can We Reduce Our Risk of Heart Disease? Good News and Better News!
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHeart disease is the number one cause of death in the US; we understand the risk factors for it, and there are 7 key steps you can take ...
#17: Should You Rest Or Stay Active When You Feel Sick?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt used to be when you got sick, you were advised to "take it easy". But, does the evidence support this approach? And, it...
#16: To Measure Or Not To Measure: Who Better To Study Than Yourself?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we explore wearables and self-monitoring tools like step counters, sleep trackers, and continuous glucose monitors (CGM...
#15: What Do We Know/Not Know About Losing Weight?
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever wondered why weight loss seems so elusive despite following strict diets and exercise routines? Obesity rates have skyrock...
#14: Eight Glasses Of Water A Day: Important Guidance Or Urban Myth?
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOur bodies are 60% water and water is really important. But, It is not clear the origin of drinking 8 glasses of water per day. Th...
#13: We Can Lower Our Risk Of Cognitive Decline
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textApproximately 40% of the risk for cognitive decline is preventable through lifestyle changes and proactive measures. Nearly 7 million A...
#12: To Test or Not To Test?
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re bombarded with advertisements for all sorts of tests these days: comprehensive blood panels for a few hundred dollars, total bod...
#11: Try To Sit Less And Move More
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKey TakeawaysSit Less, Move More: The evidence is clear—reducing sitting time and increasing movement are crucial for health.Exercise ...
#10: Does Sun Protection Work?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroductionHealth Tips: Check out my Instagram for daily health tips (@DrBobbyLiveLongAndWell).If you can message me through my website...
#9: Do Nutritional Supplements Work? If So, Which Ones, And For Whom?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSign up for my newsletter (or provide feedback) at my website: www.DrBobbyLiveLongandWell.comTake-Home Messages· Lifelong use...
#8: Is Your Morning Coffee A Good Or A Bad Idea?
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroduction to Today's Topic: Morning Coffee: Is it a good or bad idea from the standpoint of health?Take-home messages: Short-...
#7: Social Connections: The 6th Pillar to Live Long and Well
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroduction:Today's topic: Pillar number six - The Importance of Social RelationshipsSocial relationships add meaning and joy to o...
#6: Exposure To Heat And Cold: The 5th Pillar to Live Long and Well
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe 5th Pillar to Live Long and Well is exposure to heat and cold (i.e., sauna, cold plunge). There is strong evidence supporting the ...
#5: Mind-Body Harmony: The 4th Pillar to Live Long and Well
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIntroduction:Mind-body harmony is discussed as the fourth pillar to Live Long and Well (along with exercise, nutrition, sleep, exposure ...
#4: Nutrition: The 3rd Pillar to Live Long and Well
30 Apr 2024
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Send us a textKey principles:1. It is important to maintain a good weight for you.2. All diets work (until they don't)3. What we eat and when we ...
#3: Sleep: The 2nd Pillar to Live Long and Well
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered why you feel like a different person after a good night's sleep? Join me, Dr. Bobby Dubois, as I discuss the transfor...
#2: Exercise: The First Pillar to Live Long and Well
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you ready to unlock the secret to a longer, more vibrant life? Look no further, as this episode of Live Long and Well is brimming wi...
#1: Embracing Longevity: Six Pillars to Live Long and Well
26 Apr 2024
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Send us a textImagine reaching the end of a wild, fulfilling ride of a life, brimming with energy and stories worth recounting—Hunter S. Thompson wo...
Introduction to "Live Long and Well With Dr Bobby"
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark on a transformative journey to vibrant health and longevity with your guide, Dr. Bobby Dubois. As an accomplished physician, endu...