Better Health Bookshelf: Discover New Health and Wellness Books to Help You Look, Feel, and Live Younger
Better Health Bookshelf delivers life-changing insights from today’s best new health and wellness books—curated for men and women 50+ who want to feel better, stay sharp, and live stronger. Each week, host Mike Capuzzi shares smart, real-world strategies for longevity, weight loss, fitness, sleep, and mental clarity—straight from the experts. This is where smart readers find the most powerful health and wellness books to take control of their health!
Episodes
What if cancer isn’t what we’ve always been told it is—and there’s a completely different way to understand it and treat it?
In this eye-opening episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi talks with Danny Carroll, author of Terminal Cancer Is a Misdiagnosis, about a radical shift in how we view cancer, illness, and healing.
Rooted in the principles of Germanic Healing Knowledge, Danny introduces a perspective on alternati...
Struggling to stay consistent with your workouts—especially as life gets more unpredictable after 50?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi talks with fitness expert and bestselling author David Amerland about how to create a fitness plan that’s flexible, science-backed, and designed for fitness over 50.
This conversation is perfect for listeners looking for a smarter, more sustainable path to healthy aging a...
Are your workouts doing more harm than good—and leaving you with more aches than results?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi talks with New York Times bestselling author and elite athlete Brad Kearns about why the benefits of walking far outweigh the risks of high-impact workouts, especially for people over 50.
Brad challenges the myths of the running boom and reveal how simple, consistent movement may be ...
Is your dental routine silently affecting your heart, brain, or overall health?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi talks with certified biological dental hygienist Heather the Hygienist, author of Dentistry Made Easy: The Consumer’s Guide to Oral Health and Smart Decisions.
If you're over 50 and focused on wellness, you'll discover how holistic dental care is far more than cosmetic—it’s foundatio...
Is your body becoming an obstacle to the active, adventurous life you still want to live?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi talks with Waldemar Franco, author of the book, Find Your Wild Flow, about a fitness program for men over 50 designed to restore strength, agility, and confidence.
As men age, many feel their energy fading and their bodies becoming more fragile. Waldemar’s Wild Flow Method challenges...
Can a Nobel Prize-winning molecule help slow aging, improve sleep, and boost your energy?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi speaks with Chris Burres, scientist, entrepreneur, and author of Live Longer and Better, about the surprising health benefits of carbon 60—a powerful antioxidant gaining attention as a next-generation longevity supplement.
For adults over 50 seeking alternatives to pharmaceutical sol...
Are the products you use every day quietly harming your immune system?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi interviews Dr. Aly Cohen, author of the BRAND-NEW & MUST READ book, Detoxify, to explore how environmental toxins in food, water, and household products can disrupt immune health—especially for adults over 50.
With toxins in foods and water at an all-time high, many people are unknowingly increasin...
Are you over 50, frustrated by low energy, stubborn weight gain, and confusing health advice?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi sits down with Ben Azadi, author of Metabolic Freedom: A 30-Day Guide to Restore Your Metabolism, Heal Hormones & Burn Fat.
Together, they explore how to reclaim metabolic health after 50, why so many people are unknowingly insulin resistant, and how to reset metabolism witho...
Are you a woman over 30 who’s doing everything “right” but still struggling to lose weight?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi interviews Dr. Phyllis Pobee, author of Lean Genes: A Physician’s Guide to Genetic Weight Loss, who shares how genetic weight loss can help women finally see real, lasting results.
Dr. Pobee, a triple board-certified physician, explains how weight loss for women over 50 is fundamen...
Is there a natural, effective alternative to prescription drugs for chronic pain, anxiety, or serious conditions like cancer and epilepsy?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, Mike Capuzzi interviews Dr. Joseph Rosado, a leading expert on medical cannabis and the author of Medical Cannabis: Unlocking the Potential for Top Conditions. Together, they explore how cannabis as medicine is transforming healthcare for adults seeking...
What if the easiest way to eat healthy, feel better, and avoid medications was already sitting on your kitchen counter?
In this episode, Dr. Dana Cohen, co-author of Fuel Up: Harness the Power of Your Blender and "Cheat" Your Way to Good Health, shares how simple blender habits can transform your approach to healthy eating.
If you're overwhelmed by processed food, weight gain, or the growing list of daily pi...
Are you prepared to protect yourself or a loved one from medical mistakes during a hospital stay?
For adults over 50, a hospital visit—planned or unexpected—can bring serious risks, especially when most patients still assume hospitals are always safe.
In this episode I interview Dr. Julie Siemers, author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay: A Nurse Educator’s Guide to Staying Safe and Living to Tell About It.
Drawing from decades of fro...
In this episode Mike Capuzzi talks with Cristine Hull, PhD, author of 10 Ways to Balance Your Brain Chemistry, and explores how imbalances in brain chemistry can disrupt emotional health and wellness.
Many people feel “off” but don’t know why, and this episode uncovers how natural, drug-free strategies can help restore mental wellbeing and improve brain health.
Listeners will discover:
- How balanced brain chemistry can help you f...
What if your adult acne is actually your body trying to tell you something important?
On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book Eliminating Adult Acne for Good.
I’m joined by author Leigh Brandon, a functional medicine expert, holistic health coach, and author who's helped people overcome skin issues, gut problems, and chronic pain since 1996.
Leigh knows the pain of adult acne firsthand. After battling it f...
What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol and heart disease was wrong?
On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book The Clot Thickens: The Enduring Mystery of Heart Disease. Dr. Malcolm Kendrick is a medical doctor with decades of clinical experience and a fearless voice when it comes to exposing dangerous heart disease myths.
He’s the author of several books, a respected blogger, and a strong advocate ...
Are modern relationships harder than ever for men, or are men just missing the right tools to succeed?
On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book STRONG: A Relationship Field Guide for the Modern Man.
My guest author, Kristal DeSantis, is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in attachment, sex, and trauma. She has spent years working with first responders, veterans, and high-achieving men who str...
Are you living the way your body was designed to thrive?
On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book On the Origin of Being with co-author, Dr. Jenny Powers.
Dr. Jenny is an immunologist, researcher, and writer who has spent years studying how modern life misaligns with the way we evolved to live.
In this episode, we uncover how primal health—aligning our lifestyle with our natural biology—can improve sleep, nutrit...
Can daily meditation really help rewire your brain and break free from stress, fear, and sleepless nights—especially if traditional methods have failed you before?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi sits down with Mary Welp, author of RISE Hypnotic Meditation, to explore a practical, science-backed method that combines daily meditation and self-hypnosis for healing.
Designed for men and women 50+, this app...
Are you over 50 and starting to feel like your body isn’t bouncing back the way it used to?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi sits down with Dr. Nayan Patel, pharmacist and author of The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant.
They explore the powerful glutathione benefits most people have never heard about—and why glutathione deficiency could be...
Is your body slowing down, aching more, and making you wonder if pain is just part of getting older?
In this episode of Better Health Bookshelf, host Mike Capuzzi speaks with Will Harlow, author of Thriving Beyond Fifty, to uncover natural strategies for staying mobile, active, and fit after 50.
Harlow, a physiotherapist who specializes in mobility for men over 50 and mobility for women over 50, explains why common age-rel...
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