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Your Health

Why Women Live Longer Than Men

That was Dr. Mike's topic this time 'round. He shared his theories with Mary Ito.
Listen audio (runs 9:53) to that conversation.
And check out Dr. Mike's website for more information on this and other health-related topics.

Life Expectancy Calculator

Ever wonder how long you'll live? The Institute of Clinical Evaluative Sciences and Public Health Ontario have created a website that lets you make an educated prediction. It's called the Life Expectancy Calculator. And Dr. Mike gave Mary Ito the lowdown on how it works and what it tells us about our individual states of health.
Listen audio (runs 8:53)
You can try your hand at the Life Expectancy Calculator to see how your lifestyle and lifelines co-relate.
And check out Dr. Mike's website for more information on this and other health-related topics.

When Doctors Misdiagnose

It's not supposed to happen...but, sometimes, it does. Your doctor misdiagnoses your illness...with potentially catastrophic results. Dr. Mike Evans talked with Mary Ito about the causes of...and possible solutions to this problem.
Listen audio (runs 9:22)
And check out Dr. Mike's website for more information on this and other health-related topics.