2UE Healthy Living: Recent Episodes
2UE Healthy Living
Dr Ross Walker is an eminent practising cardiologist with a passion for people and health. Healthy Living has cutting edge medical news and practical health tips for you and your family.
This Week: Statins stimulate atherosclerosis and heart failure according to new research... all the latest evidence coming up in Bodyworks. A 'Bionic Spine' could enable paralysed patients to walk again by power of the mind, the government is taking its first tentative steps towards making marijuana legal, for medicinal purposes, Is the rising demand for supplements a waste of money, and potentially harmful... or is that a Medical Myth?
Is the rising demand for supplements a waste of money and potentially harmful... or is that a Medical Myth? BPA-free plastic alternatives may not be safe as you think, guest Dr Gordian Fulde warns of the dangers of a rising binge drinking culture, Accountability demands that we should have a right to complain when things go wrong, but surely common sense is needed?
Healthy Living over the Holiday Break: 10 tips for successful weight loss, The cure for a hangover, CoQ10 & selenium for cardiovascular health, Jimmy Carter cancer cure, and staying healthy during the holiday break.
This Week: It appears the risk of getting dementia in our later years is declining... what are the latest treatments? The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) doubles the risk of breast cancer in menopausal women. Bilingual people are twice as likely to recover from a stroke than those who speak just one language. If you have tried all osteoarthritis treatment options and still have knee pain, your doctor may suggest knee replacement... is it inevitable or is that a Medical Myth? What you can do to enhance your complete physical, mental and social wellbeing well into your older years.
This Week: Alcohol is sending hundreds of thousands of people to emergency departments each year, far outranking the scourge of Ice. Medical scientists have invented a new spinal fusion device to reduce chronic back pain, the most common reason for pain and disability in people aged under 50. Forget the latest weight-loss fad - science may already have worked out what diet is best for you. Experts say a personalised approach could transform the way people lose weight. Waking early on work days, not good for health. In recent years, law enforcement agencies have sought to integrate a number of non-lethal alternatives to deadly force into their arsenal of crime-fighting weapons. Is the Taser Really a “Non-Lethal” Weapon? Solar-D sunscreen developed to block bad sunlight, but retain the good sunlight needed this summer.
This Week: We all have heard meditation is good for you, but good in what terms? The latest on researchers in the process of developing a vaccine to prevent high cholesterol. A new colour changing Band-Aid gives early warning of infection. Change in humour may indicate early dementia. Coffee, especially caffeinated coffee, may provide a myriad of health benefits, but is it also bad for you? Dr Ross Walker answers your questions on Openline, 131332.
This Week: Medical research fraud, myths and tips on losing weight, designer immune cells cure leukaemia in a world first, marijuana for epilepsy, the family dog linked to lower asthma risk, sleepwalkers feel no pain.
This Week: Using digital music with personalised playlists on iPod shuffles to improve the lives of the sick and elderly. Processed meats & colon cancer risk - should we be worried? Smoking marijuana increases the risk of stroke. Certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on the kidneys. Scientists have begun research into if a person's odour can be used to diagnose Parkinson's after a "supersmeller" detected the disease by sniffing T-shirts. Aging is inevitable, but can you still feel and look younger than your years... Is fatigue as you age unavoidable or is that a medical myth?
Music & Memory by the Arts Health Institute: using digital music with personalised playlists on iPod shuffles to improve the lives of the sick and elderly.
This Week: The Federal Government has announced it will legalise the growing of cannabis for medicinal purposes. An expensive cancer drug may reverse late-stage Parkinson’s disease, enabling participants in a small clinical trial to speak and walk again for the first time in years. iving in a neighbourhood where there is greater access to fast food outlets may be linked to poorer bone development in early childhood. Moles are usually harmless, but they can be used to assess a person’s risk for developing skin cancer. Heart disease is all about cholesterol, or is that a Medical Myth?
Tonight on Healthy Living an amazing chat with Robin Banks about Mindpower! You have one major power - How YOU THINK! Find more www.mindpowerglobal.com In Sydney Mon, Tues and Thursday Night at Kirribilli Club
This Week: Calcium scoring best predictor for heart risk, Varying walking speeds burn more calories, The bigger the animal is, the more cells it has to become cancerous. Yet elephants appear to be particularly good cancer fighters... why? Varying walking speeds burn more calories, The latest study about antioxidants is terrifying. Scientists think they may boost cancer cells to spread faster... or is it a Medical Myth?
This Week: The number of deaths linked to the painkiller codeine has more than doubled, mostly driven by an alarming increase in accidental overdoses. Almost one third of all cancers diagnosed in Australia could have been prevented. Could a pill mimic the benefits of exercise? People who cannot stop checking their smartphones may be contributing to depression in their romantic partners, according to research into 'phubbing.' Does size really matter when it comes to our health, or is that a Medical Myth? In Bodyworks we wrap up Mental Health Week with a look at Anxiety.
This Week: The Medicare Review - why we need a constructive national conversation about how to fix the system for health professionals and patients, hearing impairment & death risks, Mitochondrial disease, Australian Health Report card, can energy burnt from fidgeting while you sit benefit your health, research suggests calcium supplements are not an effective way to boost bone density or prevent fractures, Sleep Apnoea and calls to the Openline.
The latest news and issues to do with your health every week on Healthy Living and your questions on the Openline 131332 for Dr Ross Walker.
This Week: Overpopulation and your health, the first study to suggest that Alzheimer's memory loss in patients may be reversed, Professor Nadia Badawi on Cerebral Palsy, Access to natural environments in the form of a park, ocean vistas or sandy beaches is linked to significantly better sleep quality in men and seniors, according to a new study.
This Week: Fish oil and exercise fail to prevent cognitive decline, Can an extra hour of sleep have any benefit for your health? What of a daily stroll around the suburb? People who take too many antibiotics may be at risk of developing diabetes, Acupuncture remains controversial among Western medical doctors and scientists. So are the health benefits of Acupuncture just a Medical Myth? And discussing the taboo subject of death.
This Week: What happens to your body within 24 hours of consuming soft drinks? Working long hours increases your risk of stroke by 33% and ups your risk of developing heart disease by 13%. Head lice are becoming immune to common treatments. People who smoke cigarettes know it’s bad for their health, but quitting is difficult. To make it easier, scientists are taking a novel approach – they are turning to microorganisms that thrive on nicotine.
This Week: Are we over treating the elderly? New non-invasive glucose monitoring devices could transform lives of people with diabetes. Fish oil could help prevent mental health problems in those most at risk. Weird File: Women respond more to romantic cues on a full stomach and Alcohol is a risk factor for cancers… what about just low doses of cancer? Is Low dose alcohol is a major risk for cancer or is that a medical myth?
This Week: Australian diets have received a score of C after findings our intake of junk food is three times greater than the recommended daily limit. Is obesity caused by DNA rather than lifestyle? Dairy butter may not be as bad for your health previously claimed... Is butter not as bad as we thought? A drug used for treating certain liver diseases could also be the remedy to slow down Parkinson's disease. Can the position you sleep in have a significant effect on your neurological health?
This Week: The health effects of medical radiation, Australian researchers have developed a potentially safer and more effective way to treat heart attack and stroke via a new clot-busting drug, can spicy foods help you live longer, the medical myth that depression is all in your head, and much more.
This week: Obese people struggle to lose weight - some tips to help. Flu vaccines delivered using microneedles that dissolve in the skin. Trials of a gene therapy for cystic fibrosis suggest a new treatment could be made available within five years. Metformin is a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. But new research finds the medication may also slow the ageing process. Milk is simply not necessary in the diet, so is it good for you? Heart disease - a special look at this killer of far too many young women in Bodyworks.
This Week: Are statin pills a poor replacement for better diet and more exercise – for lifestyle change? Statins for all? Humans are the only species that consumes milk in adulthood and certainly the only species that consumes the milk from another animal. Is milk good for us? Also: food containers linked to hypertension, antidepressants & painkillers linked to increased bleeding risk and more.
This week: Lack of evidence to support Medical Marijuana, with just a drop of blood doctors may one day be able to detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages, traffic noise linked to early death & stroke risk, when it comes to drinking water, most of the health messages we hear are about making sure we get enough, But is it possible to drink too much water?
This Week: Smart insulin patches, Natural remedies for coughs & colds, High blood pressure linked to lower Alzheimer's risk, Sugary drinks cause 184,000 deaths each year, Is exercise always good for you?
This Week: A new report suggests women taking birth control pills are at higher risk of stroke, a single gene turns cancer back to normal cells, poor sleep & panic attacks independently lead to CV disease, dangers of wearing skinny jeans, and is chocolate just a naughty indulgence?
This Week: Prescriptions for statins are not being filled, menopausal women who have more hot flushes while sleeping are more likely to exhibit certain brain changes, New research shows link between birth month and the likelihood of developing certain diseases, Keeping the brain sharp after 50, is happiness either in your genes or just good luck, and more.
The energy industry insists fracking is safe for people who live nearby, but Dr Ross with new research suggesting that's not true for newborn infants.
New study claims, creative people are 25% more likely to carry genes that raise risk of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Extreme levels of exercise could lead to a potentially life-threatening condition.
The Medical Myth that commonly used drugs are very safe.
Special Guest Social Commentator Hugh Mackay on our social connectedness concerns online.
1 in 2 Australian men and 1 in 3 Australian women will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, what are the latest breakthroughs? The gel that tricks worn-out knees into repairing themselves, Tattoos are now high in fashion, but can cause complications such as infections and allergic reactions. Is fresh food always best, or is that a Medical Myth?
This Week: The latest medical advances with concussion on the football field, are we taking too many drugs, can coffee improve longevity, the herpes virus successfully treating advanced melanoma, does delaying pregnancy have health risks, and social commentator Hugh Mackay on our herd and hub mentality in our suburbs.
This week a detailed look at Asthma with over 300 million sufferers worldwide and Dr Ross Walker discusses the latest breakthroughs. Some people are thin and fit but still suffer heart disease. Is heart disease only about cholesterol or is that a Medical Myth?
This week: new treatments for heart disease & stroke, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy may be as good as pills at stopping people relapsing after recovering from depression, heavy snoring and sleep apnea may be linked to memory and thinking decline at an earlier age.
This Week: GPs not taking body weight measurements for patients despite the major health risk posed by excess weight, Paracetamol may dull emotions as well as physical pain, Fish Oil supplements may not prevent heart trouble, or is that a myth?
This Week: an Alzheimer's breakthrough, Bleach & childhood infection, Fruit & vegetables with pesticides how it is affecting your health, food suppliments - are they harmless, conscious living, and the new polypill for arthritis.
This Week: the anti-vaccination lobby and the rise in whooping cough, a new personalized cancer vaccine, a vaccine for Ebola, paracetamol doesn’t work for back pain, air pollution and health, and does an apple a day keep the doctor away?
This Week: the dangers of medical tourism, a breakthrough with eczema treatment, more breast cancer news, the link between prostate cancer and smoking, new vitamin D advances, myths about fever, and the best tips for getting to sleep.
This Week: why all the secrecy with clinical trials, how marijuana is affecting the brain, the link between folate and stroke, some fascinating diet news, a detailed look at Alzheimers in Bodyworks and the Medical Myth, there is no male menopause.
This week: Should you use screening tests for common illnesses, have we finally found the fountain of youth, breast cancer linked to family of prostate cancer, Is CoQ10 an antioxidant and just how much sleep should you be getting every night.
This week: the link between statins and diabetes, the latest in creating a bionic eye, saunas lowering heart disease, serotonin and the link to depression, more allergy news - is clean best or is that a medical myth and chronic fatigue syndrome.
This week: more bad news and further soft drink risks, even more dangers for smokers and those affected by smokers, anger linked to heart disease, a new vaccine for HIV, 10 of the biggest food myths and your calls to the openline.
This week: a look at contaminated foods from overseas, the benefits of CoQ10, preventing asthma deaths in children, meditation slowing brain aging, a new breath test for cancer, and the hepatitis A scare – what is hepatitis A, B, or C?
This Week: To medicate or not to medicate, could strenuous jogging be harmful, more good news for coffee drinkers, 3 parent embryos, can getting vaccinated actually give you the flu or is it a myth and your questions on the 2UE Openline.
This week: New year’s resolutions, a potential cure for food allergies, an MRI breakthrough with prostate cancer, concerns over fish oils, dealing with high blood pressure and are cancers due to genes and lifestyle, along with openline callers.