Dr Joe Unplugged

We cannot change our genetics but we do not need to be fatalistic about it. Our risk of disease can be dramatically lowered by simple changes. Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/leadin...

7 Elo 20249min

Data on mortality show cold weather is far worse for health than warm. And the decline in deaths from natural disasters over a century is massive. Yet fear is still pedalled. Sources: https://fee.org/...

4 Elo 20248min

Look at any picture from the 1970’s or earlier. Very few people were overweight. Something changed in the early 80’s. The truth is out there as is a better way to eat. Sources. 1.https://www.medscap...

31 Heinä 202411min

Olympic and other elite athletes have a different relationship with pain. What can we learn from them and can this be applied in our lives? Source: https://www.medscape.com/s/viewarticle/what-olympia...

28 Heinä 20249min

Joe and Brian discuss better ways in health and education. Plus we hear about his party’s candidates for the 2025 election If you enjoyed the episode please follow and review the podcast! Recorded and...

24 Heinä 202458min

After nearly a century of increasing life expectancy, there has been a downturn. Why is this and what can you do to live better for longer. Sources: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2024/27/life-expect...

21 Heinä 202410min

Mission creep is a problem in medicine. The tendency to lower thresholds where disease can be diagnosed is now compounded by reclassifying people with no problem as having pre- disease. There is a bet...

17 Heinä 20247min

It comes as no surprise to learn that only 29% of clinical guidelines mention de prescribing, and under 10% provide guidance on exactly how medication dosages should be ceased or reduced. There is no ...

14 Heinä 20249min