Ep 55. Nature Nurture or Both
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 Aug 20249min
Ep 54. Warning - Facts Matter
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 Aug 20248min
Ep 53. Diet Wars - Episode 4894
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 Juli 202411min
Ep 52. A Better Approach to Managing Pain
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 Juli 20249min
Ep 51. Dr Brian Walker and Dr Joe Kosterich
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 Juli 202458min
Ep 50. Life Expectancy – Can You Influence It?
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 Juli 202410min
Ep 49. The Medical Industrial Complex
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 Juli 20247min
Ep 48. Money Talks
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 Juli 20249min
